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Torres has an estimated 3,490 residents, up from 3,421 at the 2021 Census — a change of 69 people, or 2.0%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 Torres stands at approximately 3,490 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 69 individuals (2.0%) relative to the 3,421 inhabitants recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 3,490 combined with 29 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 3.9 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment. The post-census expansion rate of 2.0% in Torres is within 1.5 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (3.5%), indicating steady local growth.
Natural increase was the dominant factor, accounting for roughly 93.8% of the population growth in recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are applied. Because these state-level forecasts do not detail age cohorts, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Future demographic patterns suggest slower growth typical of regional non-metropolitan areas, with the locality projected to add 92 residents by 2041 relative to current annual ERP figures, representing a cumulative increase of 2.6% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
32 new dwellings have been approved in Torres over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 29, 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 6 new residential dwellings receive approval annually in Torres, with a total of 32 approvals recorded over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 27 registered during the current FY-26 period. Because the local population has decreased recently, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet local needs, maintaining a balanced market with options for buyers, while new homes average a construction cost of $1,071,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end residential projects. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $37.5 million this financial year, showing active commercial development locally.
In comparison to the Rest of Qld, construction volume per capita in Torres is about 59% of the level, placing the area in the 47th percentile across the nation, which limits options for buyers and sustains demand for established properties, despite a recent uptick in building activity. The level of building remains below the national average, reflecting a mature market or potential regulatory limits. Detached houses account for 67.0% of new approvals, while semi-detached or attached housing comprises 33.0%, showing a growing selection of medium-density properties that offer varied price options from family homes to smaller, affordable units. The ratio of 349 residents for each new dwelling approval highlights the quiet pace of building activity in the area. Long-term forecasts indicate that Torres will gain 92 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new housing is expected to easily accommodate this demand, creating favorable buyer dynamics and potentially enabling growth beyond current demographic forecasts.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Torres, worth an estimated $29 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.08 billion. 17 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 3 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Saila Terrace Townhouses, Thursday Island Affordable Modular Homes, Victoria Parade Units, and Queensland National Land Transport Network Maintenance, with details on the most significant works provided below.
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Saila Terrace Townhouses
Masterplanned 20 townhouse development on Waiben (Thursday Island) commissioned by the Torres Strait Regional Authority, with climate responsive house types that follow the steep topography, maximise ocean views, and use robust materials and roof forms suited to remote tropical construction and severe weather.
Thursday Island Affordable Modular Homes
A partnership between the Queensland Government Housing Investment Fund, the Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust and modular builder Oly Homes has delivered eight affordable modular homes on Thursday Island. The project, located on church land at 6 Chester Street and 142 Douglas Street, includes a mix of one and two bedroom homes, studio units and accessible units designed for the local climate and cultural needs. The homes were factory built on the mainland, transported to Thursday Island and installed in around eight months, with tenants moving in from early 2025.
Victoria Parade Units
A three storey community housing complex on Thursday Island providing 16 two bedroom units on a single 2,783 m2 site for Queensland Government staff and community housing tenants. The project was delivered by Hutchinson Builders for the Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works, with a strong focus on Indigenous employment and local procurement, and was completed in 2016.
Nhulunbuy Master Plan
A strategic roadmap guiding the redevelopment and renewal of Nhulunbuy as it transitions from a mining town to a sustainable regional hub. The plan translates the Yolngu Traditional Owners' Vision into a framework for future land tenure, essential services, and infrastructure, ensuring long-term liveability post-2029 mine closure.
Bunggulwuy Close Housing Development
A landmark $7 million community-led housing initiative to deliver 11 new two-bedroom units (four duplexes and a triplex) in Nhulunbuy. The homes are designed to meet long-term accommodation needs for essential service providers like St John NT and Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, and the project includes a strong commitment to Aboriginal employment and training opportunities, supporting the post-mining economic transition of the region.
Gunyangara (Gove Port) Tourism Precinct
A $9.3 million upgrade of marine and land tourism infrastructure at Inverell Bay, Gunyangara, near Nhulunbuy, to support tourism and marine industry growth in East Arnhem as the region diversifies away from mining. Works delivered over three packages included a new 100 metre extended rock groyne, careening facilities for vessel maintenance, a 60 metre detachable floating pontoon, a washdown bay, sealed car park and lighting upgrades, a new entry structure, toilet facilities, and shade and seating at Gove Boat Club.Early works were completed in 2022, with the main $6.9 million construction package running from September 2024 to August 2025. The project achieved 28 percent Aboriginal employment and was officially opened in December 2025. Gove Boat Club now operates the facilities in collaboration with the Ngarrariyal Aboriginal Corporation and Gumatj Corporation.
Cooktown Multi-Purpose Health Service Redevelopment
A $200 million redevelopment of the Cooktown Multipurpose Health Service (CMPHS) to replace the existing 1980s facility with a modern, culturally appropriate hospital serving Cook Shire and surrounding Cape York communities. Delivered by Health Infrastructure Queensland in partnership with Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service under the Crisafulli Government's Hospital Rescue Plan, the redevelopment will expand capacity to up to 24 beds including maternity, isolation, high dependency and short-stay beds. New facilities include an Emergency Department with medical imaging, resuscitation and treatment bays, shell space for future CT scanning, a new operating theatre and procedure room, an adjacent birthing suite to restore maternity services lost in 2022, ambulatory and specialist outpatient services, a culturally appropriate main entry, and a new support services building, alongside partial refurbishment of the existing hospital.Architecture firm BVN was appointed as design consultant in August 2025. Concept design is due by April 2026, schematic design by August 2026, and detailed design by January 2027, with phase one construction set to commence in 2026 and completion expected in the 2029-30 financial year. The project will improve access to care, restore birthing services, and support staff recruitment and retention in Far North Queensland.
Gigers Residential Subdivision
Greenfield residential subdivision at 2 Hope Street, Cooktown, reconfiguring one lot into 12 residential lots under Cook Shire DA/4310 with operational works approval DA/4590. Currently under construction as an elevated cul-de-sac offering lots from 902sqm to 1,756sqm. Supported by the Queensland Government's $1.1 million Residential Activation Fund to deliver trunk infrastructure including water, sewer, underground power, and NBN.
1,690 residents of Torres are employed, from a labour force of 1,779. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 68.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Torres has a qualified workforce with a solid presence in essential service industries and a jobless rate of 5.0%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,690, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.1% higher than the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, while labor force participation is typical at 68.0% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a minor proportion of 4.4% of residents worked from home, although this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns. The local workforce is heavily represented in healthcare & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training.
Public administration & safety is highly concentrated in the area, showing an employment share 3.4 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing is a minor employer, accounting for only 0.8% of the local workforce compared to 5.6% across Regional Qld. A comparison between the census working population and local residency numbers indicates that a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for employment. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 1.0% and total employment fell by 1.2% in the year ending March 2026, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. This differs from Regional Qld, which saw a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia help illustrate potential local trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce mix to estimate potential changes. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Weighting these projections to the employment profile of Torres yields an estimated local job growth of 6.9% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, representing a basic weighting model that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Torres is $2,006 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $877 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,696 a year against an average of $62,224. 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 AreaSearch data compiled from the Australian Taxation Office for financial year 2023, the income level in Torres SA2 falls below the national average. The median income for taxpayers in this area is $52,696 while the average reaches $62,224. These values contrast with Regional Qld’s figures of $53,146 for median and $66,593 for average. Adjusting for an 11.36% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, projected estimates for March 2026 place the median at approximately $58,682 and the average at $69,293. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Torres sit near the 64th percentile on a national scale.
The largest income group accounts for 38.0% of residents, with weekly earnings between $1,500 and 2,999, representing 1,326 people. This distribution aligns with metropolitan patterns where 31.7% of households fall within the same earnings bracket. After housing expenses, residents keep 90.8% of their income, demonstrating robust purchasing capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Torres had 950 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 9% apartments. 5% are owned with a mortgage, 83% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,791 a month. Rent absorbs 10.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.6%. 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 stock in Torres consisted of 60.9% separate houses and 39.1% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, whereas Regional Qld had 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in Torres was lower than the regional rate, standing at 12.5%, with the remaining dwellings split between mortgaged properties at 4.8% and rental properties at 82.6%. The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Regional Qld average at $1,791, while the median weekly rent was $200, compared to regional averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively.
Compared nationally, mortgage costs in Torres are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are notably lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Torres counted 950 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 17% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 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 70.9%, which includes 33.7% couples with children, 17.1% couples without children, and 17.4% single parent households. Non-family households constitute 29.1% of the total, with single-person households at 25.6% and group households at 3.5%. The average household size in the area is 3.1 people, which exceeds the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.6% of adults in Torres hold a university qualification, including 13.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 31.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,385 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 830 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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Educational outcomes in the area show room for improvement, as the proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications (19.6%) is lower than the national benchmark of 30.4%. This highlights a potential area for targeted education programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is common, with 42.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade or technical qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificate qualifications at 31.5%. Engagement in learning is high, with 34.3% of the local population enrolled in some form of study.
This group is composed of 16.5% in primary schools, 11.1% in high schools, and 2.9% in higher education institutions.
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80.6% of residents in Torres report no long-term health condition. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% 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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Local health statistics are generally positive for Torres, with analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing results that align with national trends. The occurrence of common illnesses is low in both younger and older populations, while private health insurance coverage is low, held by approximately 50% of the population (~1,758 people). This is slightly below the 52.5% rate in Regional Qld and the national average of 55.7%. Diabetes and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the region, affecting 6.6% and 5.4% of the population. A high proportion of residents, 80.6%, reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 10.3% of the population (359 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. Health measures for older residents are particularly favorable, ranking higher than those of the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Torres is largely Australian-born, at 91.6% of residents, with 54.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian Aboriginal (16.3%) and Australian (11.5%). 16.3% 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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Torres displays higher cultural diversity than the regional average, with 8.4% of the population born outside Australia and 54.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 73.6% of residents in Torres, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. In terms of parent countries of birth, the three most common backgrounds in Torres are Other at 50.4% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 6.9%), Australian Aboriginal at 16.3% (well above the regional average of 3.9%), and Australian at 11.5% (substantially below the regional average of 26.5%).
Other notable demographic differences include the representation of Samoan ancestry at 0.8% of the population (compared to 0.2% regionally) and Maori ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Torres is 30, younger than 97% of areas nationally. 31.2% 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 30 years in Torres is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38 years. Relative to Regional Qld, Torres has a larger proportion of children aged 5 to 14 (16.7%) but fewer seniors aged 75 to 84 (2.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 grew from 5.5% to 7.3%, while the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 18.7% to 16.7%, and the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 10.4% to 8.8%. Projections for 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow the most by 20%, adding 106 people to reach 636, while the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 age brackets are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Torres
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 | Nov 2025 9 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 Nov 2025. | ||
| 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,421 at the 2021 Census → 3,490 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 (315011401). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.