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Upper Coomera - North has an estimated 22,333 residents, up from 20,287 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,046 people, or 10.1%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 335 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 66.3% of that increase. That puts 1,432 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 residing in Upper Coomera - North stands at roughly 22,333 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,046 people (10.1%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 20,287 people. This upward trend is determined using the ABS estimated resident population of 21,884 as of June 2025 alongside 335 validated new addresses added following the Census date. With this headcount, population density reaches 1,431 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level observed across national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Outpacing both Rest of Qld (9.4%) and national benchmarks, the local 10.1% increase since the 2021 census positions Upper Coomera - North as a regional leader in population expansion.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth engine, accounting for roughly 66.3% of total demographic additions in recent periods. For individual SA2 boundaries, AreaSearch relies on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as the base period. When locations lack this coverage, or for timeframes beyond 2032, Queensland State Government SA2 projections issued in 2023 from 2021 base figures are implemented. Because these state figures do not break down numbers by age groups, AreaSearch integrates proportional growth distributions aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) across each demographic cohort. Looking ahead, population growth is anticipated to surpass the median for Australian non-metropolitan areas, with projections showing an addition of 4,640 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP population figures, culminating in an overall rise of 18.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
297 new dwellings have been approved in Upper Coomera - North over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 81st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 53% 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 in Upper Coomera - North have averaged roughly 59 new dwelling approvals annually, reaching an aggregate of 297 homes across the past 5 financial years. With an influx of 4.3 new residents per year per residential build over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing demand outstrips construction, creating typical upward momentum for valuations and buyer rivalry. The average value for newly approved residences is $496,000, matching broader regional construction trends. Meanwhile, commercial building approvals have reached $5.8 million this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential orientation of the locality.
Building activity within Upper Coomera - North trails significantly behind Rest of Qld, sitting 65.0% below regional average per person, even though construction has accelerated in recent periods. This subdued volume, which is similarly lower than national figures, highlights geographic constraints and local market maturity while supporting existing property values. Current building approvals comprise 53.0% detached dwellings alongside 47.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering diverse housing options such as apartments and townhouses that cater to varying budgets and lifestyles. This contrasts with the existing local landscape of 76.0% houses, reflecting limited site availability as well as evolving density and cost considerations. Furthermore, there are around 215 people per dwelling approval across the area, pointing to capacity for future expansion. Demographic projections derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate suggest an increase of 4,191 residents in Upper Coomera - North through to 2041. If residential construction volumes remain at current paces, housing completions may fail to match population intake, potentially heightening competition among prospective purchasers and reinforcing upward price trends.
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 15 current infrastructure and development projects inside Upper Coomera - North, worth an estimated $2.77 billion. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $39.1 billion. 40 are already under construction and 52 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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Area performance is heavily influenced by major infrastructure developments, master planning, and capital projects. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects possessing the potential to affect the locality. Key undertakings include Kasa Heights Estate, Yawalpah Road Upgrade, GemLife Gold Coast (Pimpama), and Pacific Motorway (M1) Coomera Exit 54 Interchange Upgrade, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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Yawalpah Road Upgrade
Upgrading Yawalpah Road in Pimpama to a 4- and 5-lane urban arterial to improve connectivity between Pacific Motorway (M1) Exit 49 and Kerkin Road. The project includes a new 3-lane bridge over the Gold Coast rail line, signalised intersection upgrades at Cunningham Drive North and Dixon Drive, and over 3km of new shared paths and on-road cycle lanes to support the region's rapid population growth.
Calli
Calli is a master-planned residential community featuring 196 terraced homesites across multiple stages in the foothills of Upper Coomera. Developed by HB Land and Gallery Group, the project is designed to harmonize with the natural contours of the 18.85-hectare site, offering panoramic valley views and over 4,400 square meters of green space, including purpose-built playgrounds and recreation areas.
The Baileys Reserve
Boutique Upper Coomera residential community by SKF Development comprising 83 two-storey, three-bedroom townhomes on a 3.09 hectare Baileys Mountain Road site. The development is positioned near Highland Reserve lake and includes open-plan homes, landscaped communal areas, private outdoor spaces, and rehabilitated green space connections. Civil works have been progressing and the developer lists the project as under construction.
Courtney Drive Residential Precinct
A 196-lot master-planned residential subdivision spanning 18.85 hectares, forming the primary stage of the broader 700-dwelling Courtney Drive greenfield residential expansion precinct.
Pacific Motorway (M1) Coomera Exit 54 Interchange Upgrade
Planning for a significant secondary upgrade to the M1 Pacific Motorway interchange at Coomera Exit 54. The project aims to resolve ongoing congestion issues and support high-growth infrastructure including the new Coomera Hospital, the Coomera Connector tie-ins, and expanding residential estates. Key features include improved east-west connector roads and enhanced signalisation to manage increased traffic volumes.
Dreamworld Masterplan Redevelopment
State-approved mixed-use masterplan transforming the Dreamworld theme park precinct with high-density residential housing, short-term tourist accommodation, resort complexes, retail, dining, and expanded entertainment facilities.
Billinghurst Residences
A residential development consisting of 150 townhouses featuring 101 three-bedroom and 49 four-bedroom units. The project includes extensive communal amenities such as a 1,941sqm conservation park, recreational links, barbecue areas, and gardens. It offers 318 car spaces and is designed to integrate with the surrounding nature reserves.
Echo Upper Coomera
Boutique residential development by Gallery Group featuring modern townhomes in Upper Coomera. Construction of 8 three-bedroom and 15 four-bedroom two-storey townhouses featuring weatherboard exterior cladding and modern family-friendly designs. Strategic location with easy access to M1 and close to major amenities.
12,262 residents of Upper Coomera - North are employed, from a labour force of 12,782. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 74.1%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 18,657, about 84% 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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Boasting a capable labour pool with notable concentration in building trades, Upper Coomera - North records an unemployment rate of 4.1% alongside a 3.4% rise in estimated employment growth over the past year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 12,262, with an unemployment rate tracking 0.2% above Regional Qld's 3.9%. Labour participation remains elevated at 74.1% relative to Regional Qld's 64.2%. Census figures indicated that 12.0% of local workers performed duties from home, an outcome subject to Covid-19 lockdown circumstances. The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction stands out with particular intensity, displaying a local presence 1.3 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.3% of the local workforce, well below the 4.5% seen across Regional Qld. Census records comparing the resident workforce with the count of local jobs indicate that this predominantly suburban environment provides limited employment within its own borders. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that over the year to March 2026, employment grew by 3.4% while the labour pool expanded by 3.2%, yielding a 0.2 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld experienced 0.1% employment growth, 0.3% labour force expansion, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour trends. Projections show overall Australian employment expanding by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector outcomes vary widely. Applying these industry growth rates to the Upper Coomera - North workforce mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, based on a direct weighting model that excludes localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Upper Coomera - North is $1,913 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $807 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,323 a year against an average of $62,189. 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's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the Upper Coomera - North SA2 sit under national benchmarks, recording a median income of $53,323 and an average income of $62,189. For comparison, Regional Qld recorded a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modeled figures for March 2026 reach approximately $59,380 (median) and $69,254 (average). Data from the 2021 Census places personal, family, and household income around the 55th percentile across Australia.
Income distribution indicates that 43.6% of residents (9,737 individuals) earn in the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band, compared with 31.7% in the surrounding region. While local accommodation expenses account for 19.1% of income, disposable earnings remain at the 56th percentile, and the SEIFA income measure places the SA2 within the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Upper Coomera - North had 6,268 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 16% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing inventory in Upper Coomera - North was divided between 75.9% houses and 24.1% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached, and other dwelling categories), which is comparable to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stood at 15.9%, trailing the broader regional baseline, while 44.2% of dwellings were mortgaged and 39.9% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,820, exceeding the Regional Qld level of $1,655, while median weekly rent was $450 compared to $345 regionally. Relative to national figures, mortgage commitments are beneath the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain markedly higher than the national $375 benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Upper Coomera - North counted 6,268 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,900 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 83.8%, comprising couples with children at 42.8%, couples without children at 22.6%, and single parent families at 17.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.2%, consisting of lone person households at 12.6% and group households at 3.6%. The typical household size in the area is 3.1 people, exceeding the 2.5 person average recorded across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.7% of adults in Upper Coomera - North hold a university qualification, including 12.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.4% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 6,844 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,045 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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Higher education qualifications present room for growth in Upper Coomera - North, where the proportion of residents holding university degrees sits at 17.7%, notably trailing the Australian average of 30.4%. Among tertiary credentials, Bachelor degrees are held by 12.5% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 43.5% of people aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between certificates (30.4%) and advanced diplomas (13.1%). Student participation is substantial across Upper Coomera - North, with 35.5% of the local population actively participating in formal study.
Specifically, 13.6% attend primary school, 10.6% are enrolled in secondary education, and 4.1% are engaged in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Upper Coomera - North means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.9% of residents in Upper Coomera - North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and chronic health factors highlight distinct challenges for Upper Coomera - North, where the presence of standard conditions is evident across both senior and younger age segments. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 50% of the total population (~11,255 people), which sits below the 52.5% rate in Regional Qld and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, diagnosed in 8.8% and 8.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 70.9% of the population reported no medical ailments, outperforming the 67.6% rate across Regional Qld.
General health status among working-age residents is standard. The community includes 2,248 people aged 65 and over, making up 10.1% of the population compared to 20.3% in Regional Qld. Senior health metrics present several challenges, tracking largely in line with general population rankings nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.3% of Upper Coomera - North residents were born overseas and 12.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.0%) and Australian (24.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Upper Coomera - North surpasses most regional areas, with 30.3% of the community born abroad and 12.4% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 43.8% of the local population. The most prominent disproportionate representation occurs in the Other category, which accounts for 1.1% locally versus 0.8% across Regional Qld. Looking at parental birthplace, the primary ancestral backgrounds reported in Upper Coomera - North are English at 29.0%, Australian at 24.6%, and Other at 7.7%. Clear differences appear in several specific heritages: Maori residents represent 4.5% of the area compared to 0.8% regionally, New Zealand heritage accounts for 2.2% compared to 0.9%, and Samoan ancestry comprises 1.1% compared to 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Upper Coomera - North is 33, younger than 88% of areas nationally. 29.8% 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 makeup of Upper Coomera - North is primarily oriented around working adults raising children. As at August 2026, children and young adults (0 - 24) constitute 36.6% of residents, compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, whereas retirees and elderly citizens (65+) make up just 10.1% against 20.4% in the wider region. The median age remains unchanged from the 2021 Census at an estimated 33 as at August 2026, sitting 8 years beneath the Regional Qld median of 41 at that Census and below the national median of 38 at that Census.
The most noticeable shift since the Census is a reduction in children and young adults from 39.1% to an estimated 36.6%. Looking to 2041, the 25 - 44 age cohort is projected to generate the largest absolute gain by adding 1,903 residents (28%) to reach 8,770, while elderly cohorts (65+) will record the fastest relative expansion, rising 36% to 3,057.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Upper Coomera - North
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 last month all 15 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 335 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (20,287 at the 2021 Census → 22,333 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 (309071557). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.