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Goyder has an estimated 4,153 residents, up from 4,079 at the 2021 Census — a change of 74 people, or 1.8%. 296 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. 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 evaluation by AreaSearch, the resident count in Goyder stands at approximately 4,153 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 74 people (1.8%) compared with the 2021 Census, when 4,079 people were recorded. This adjustment is derived using the ABS estimated resident population figure of 4,152 as of June 2025 alongside 296 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With this headcount, population density stands at 0.60 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space. Goyder's 1.8% post-census expansion trails the broader SA3 area (3.1%) by 1.3 percentage points, indicating viable underlying momentum.
Movement from interstate was the chief contributor to local population expansion, generating roughly 66.7% of total population additions in recent times. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (using 2022 as baseline) have been utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. Where such coverage is missing, or for timeframes beyond 2032, models incorporate the SA State Government's 2023 release of Regional/LGA projections by age (anchored on 2021 numbers), applying weighted aggregation methods to transition growth estimates from LGA to SA2 geographies. Looking at forward population trajectories under this approach, net numbers are slated to reduce, contracting by 49 persons by 2041. In contrast, several specific age brackets should expand, spearheaded by the 75 to 84 cohort with an expected gain of 150 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
44 new dwellings have been approved in Goyder over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Annual residential building approvals in Goyder average approximately 8 dwellings, amounting to 44 homes sanctioned across the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the locality has seen declining population numbers, the existing residential stock has comfortably met local demand to maintain an orderly market with ample purchaser selection. Furthermore, newly built dwellings register an average construction value of $269,000—sitting beneath regional benchmarks and pointing to accessible price points. Non-residential activity remains modest, with $3.8 million in commercial approvals lodged during this financial year. Per capita residential construction in Goyder represents approximately 59% of the level seen across Rest of SA, placing the district in the 29th percentile nationwide, which curtails new supply choices and channels interest toward established dwellings.
This tempo also sits below national norms, underscoring the established setting and potential planning parameters. Furthermore, modern construction has centered exclusively on detached houses, preserving the district's low-density profile and traditional family-oriented appeal for purchasers wanting larger allotments. A metric of 839 people per approved dwelling highlights the tranquil, low-scale nature of local construction activity. Given that demographic figures are forecast to plateau or reduce, residential pressure in Goyder is likely to soften, potentially generating favorable conditions for prospective property purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Goyder
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Goyder, worth an estimated $7.6 billion. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $25.6 billion. 19 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Community outcomes are significantly shaped by major infrastructure investments, planning frameworks, and strategic developments. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 10 projects expected to influence the district, including key initiatives such as the Goyder Renewables Zone, Bundey BESS and Solar Project, Burra Township Master Plan, and Barrier Highway Safety Upgrades.
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Goyder Renewables Zone
Neoen's flagship hybrid renewable energy hub combining wind, solar, and battery storage. Goyder South Stage 1 (412 MW) is operational, supporting contracts with the ACT Government, Flow Power, and BHP's Olympic Dam. Goyder North and the Goyder Battery are advancing through construction and planning in 2026. The total project will represent up to 2000MW wind, 1000MW solar, and 1500MW battery storage.
Bundey BESS and Solar Project
A large scale renewable energy project northeast of Robertstown, SA, being progressed by Genaspi Energy Group. Current scope comprises a battery energy storage system of up to 1,200 MW / 3,900 MWh co located with a solar farm of up to 900 MW. The developer indicates the solar component has been lodged for development application while the BESS component proceeds under planning approval exemption pathways under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016. The project is intended to improve grid stability and support decarbonisation across South Australia and connected states.
Burra Township Master Plan
Council-led township master plan guiding Burra's growth over the next 20 years. Draft master plans were released for community consultation in March-April 2025 following 2024 engagement. The plan focuses on managing growth pressures linked to heritage and tourism while protecting township character, identifying land use opportunities including the showgrounds, employment zones and accommodation, and setting long-term strategies for infrastructure and amenity. Planning consultants Masterplan Town and Country Planners are engaged to administer the process on behalf of the council.
Barrier Highway Safety Upgrades
Upgrades to the Barrier Highway to improve safety and efficiency for all road users. The upgrades include pavement rehabilitation, shoulder widening, installation of safety barriers, and new line marking.
Project EnergyConnect
Project EnergyConnect is a new 900-kilometre electricity interconnector (transmission line) to enhance transfer capacity between South Australia and New South Wales, with a connection to Victoria. It is delivered in two stages: SA Section (Stage One, 206 km, 150 MW capacity) and NSW Section (Stage Two, 700 km, 800 MW capacity), including new substations, transmission lines, and upgrades.
Robertstown Solar Project
The Robertstown Solar Project in South Australia proposes a 636-MW solar PV farm and 250 MW battery storage, connecting to the National Electricity Market at the Robertstown Substation over 1,800 hectares.
Morgan Whyalla Pipeline Renewal
Replacement of up to 34 kilometres of the Morgan Whyalla Pipeline to ensure long-term water security.
Solar River Energy Project
The Solar River Energy Farm is a hybrid solar and battery project in South Australia with 210 MW solar capacity and battery storage, developed by ZEN Energy. The project is located between Burra and Morgan and will connect to the grid via the Bundey substation.
1,842 residents of Goyder are employed, from a labour force of 1,977. Unemployment sits at 6.8%, with participation at 55.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.7% 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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The local labour market in Goyder features a mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations across diverse industries, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.8% and annual employment growth estimated at 3.0%. There were 1,842 employed residents as of March 2026, while the jobless level sits 1.4% higher than the Regional SA benchmark of 5.5%, and labour force participation remains somewhat subdued at 55.8% compared to 58.3% across Regional SA. Data from the Census indicated that 18.4% of workers conducted their duties from home, an outcome potentially shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local workers include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Agricultural, forestry & fishing activities form a major local specialisation, engaging a workforce proportion 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for a smaller footprint, employing 9.8% of local workers relative to 13.9% across Regional SA. Contrasting the Census counts for local working positions against resident worker totals indicates limited on-site employment within the immediate area. AreaSearch assessment of data from SALM and the ABS indicates that in the 12 months to March 2026, employment grew by 3.0% alongside a 3.4% expansion in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.4 percentage points rise in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe across Regional SA, employment rose 1.2%, the labour force increased 2.6%, and unemployment expanded by 1.4 percentage points. Forward-looking national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Goyder. These five- and ten-year models have been cross-referenced with the local workforce breakdown to gauge potential trajectories. Against projected nationwide employment increases of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral performance varies markedly. Applying these industry rates across Goyder's workforce structure points to possible local employment gains of 4.7% over five years and 10.8% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Goyder is $917 a week (about $48,000 a year), with median personal income at $497 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,060 a year against an average of $51,129. 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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Based on AreaSearch's compilation of ATO postcode figures for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Goyder SA2 recorded a median income of $42,060 and an average income of $51,129. These amounts trail national benchmarks and sit below the Regional SA medians and averages of $48,920 and $58,933. Accounting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures are estimated at $46,338 for median earnings and $56,329 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual income tiers in Goyder between the 1st and 3rd percentiles across Australia.
The most common income tier comprises 1,436 residents earning $400 - 799 weekly (34.6%), whereas the broader region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 27.5%. Budgetary constraints are widespread, with 44.1% of households managing on modest weekly incomes under $800. Although housing expenses are comparatively low, leaving 89.8% of income retained, overall disposable funds place at only the 4th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Goyder had 1,673 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 53% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $190 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that standalone houses constitute 96.3% of dwellings in Goyder, while semi-detached homes, apartments, and other residential types account for 3.7%, compared with 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings throughout Regional SA. Outright home ownership is substantially higher than regional levels at 52.5%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 28.5% and rental accommodation making up 19.0%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $867 and weekly median rent was $190, both remaining noticeably below the Regional SA figures of $1,153 and $220. Compared across Australia, mortgage payments in Goyder sit well under the national standard of $1,863, while rental costs are significantly lower than the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Goyder counted 1,673 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 64.0% of all households, encompassing couples without children (32.6%), couples with children (22.8%), and single parent households (7.7%). Non-family dwellings make up the remaining 36.0%, dominated by single-person residences at 34.2% along with group arrangements at 1.7%. The typical household size sits at 2.2 people, slightly below the Regional SA benchmark of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.0% of adults in Goyder hold a university qualification, including 8.4% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 502 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 981 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment levels present a notable challenge in the district, with 12.0% holding higher education degrees compared to the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%, creating clear scope for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share at 8.4%, while postgraduate qualifications stand at 2.1% and graduate diplomas represent 1.5%. Conversely, vocational and practical qualifications are prevalent, with 39.5% of people aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, encompassing certificates (30.7%) and advanced diplomas (8.8%). Engagement in formal study is substantial across the community, with 25.0% of residents actively enrolled in education.
Within this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 10.6%, secondary schooling represents 8.4%, and tertiary programs comprise 1.7%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Goyder means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of local passenger transit identifies 19 active transport stops across Goyder, connected by 6 separate routes that deliver 30 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Public transit accessibility is relatively constrained, with the average distance to a stop measuring 1102 meters. Reflecting its predominantly residential makeup, most workers travel out of the area for employment, with private motor vehicles representing the dominant commute mode at 90% and walking accounting for 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.7 per household, higher than the regional benchmark. Working from home was recorded by 18.4% of residents in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic conditions.
Transit services run at an average frequency of 4 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.3% of residents in Goyder report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 85% of areas nationally. 8.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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 indicators compiled by AreaSearch indicate meaningful hurdles within Goyder across mortality and chronic illness rates, with frequent health conditions apparent among both younger and older residents. Concurrently, private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 46% of the population (~1,914 people), compared to 48.9% throughout Regional SA and 55.7% nationally. The most prevalent chronic health conditions identified locally are arthritis (affecting 12.3% of residents) and mental health conditions (affecting 9.4%), while 60.3% reported no long-term medical conditions compared with 62.5% across Regional SA. Elevated rates of chronic illness are evident across working-age residents.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 31.1% of the community (1,293 people), tracking above the 27.1% figure recorded in Regional SA. Notably, older residents achieve above-average health results, scoring higher in nationwide comparisons than the local population overall.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Goyder is largely Australian-born, at 89.0% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (31.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Goyder exhibits relatively modest cultural variety, with Australian citizens making up 90.1% of residents, 89.0% born domestically, and 97.6% using only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 54.7% of residents compared to 45.2% across Regional SA. Looking at parental heritage, the leading reported ancestries in Goyder are English (31.9%), Australian (31.7%), and German (13.6%), with German heritage markedly exceeding the regional proportion of 8.2%. Other cultural backgrounds show distinct comparisons to regional patterns, with Dutch ancestry accounting for 1.2% locally (versus 1.3% regionally) and Australian Aboriginal ancestry representing 1.7% (versus 3.3% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Goyder is 51, older than 92% of areas nationally. 18.0% 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 Goyder leans heavily toward mature age brackets. Residents aged 65+ comprise 31.1% of the population as at August 2026, above the 27.1% recorded across Regional SA, whereas younger to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) account for 16.9% compared to 21.4% regionally. The median age is estimated at 51 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and remaining 4 years higher than the Regional SA median of 47 from that Census, while the national median sat at 38. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 and over expanded from 27.1% to an estimated 31.1%.
Specifically, the 55 to 64 bracket declined from 18.2% to an estimated 15.9% while the 65 to 74 group rose from 16.3% to 18.5%, without corresponding intake in younger brackets. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest demographic gain will occur among seniors aged 65+, adding 198 residents (15%) to reach 1,491, whereas child, young adult, middle-aged, and younger retiree segments are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Goyder
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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
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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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 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 — 296 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,079 at the 2021 Census → 4,153 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 (405021118). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.