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Lyndoch has an estimated 6,999 residents, up from 6,544 at the 2021 Census — a change of 455 people, or 7.0%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Density is about 40 people per 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Lyndoch had approximately 6,999 residents in Aug 2026. Relative to the 2021 Census headcount of 6,544 people, this represents an addition of 455 people (7.0%). Such expansion is derived from the ABS June 2025 estimated resident population of 6,981 alongside 82 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With this population base, the local density stands at 39 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space. Lyndoch outpaced both Rest of SA (6.2%) and the wider SA4 region with its 7.0% post-2021 census surge, positioning the locality among regional growth frontrunners.
Inbound interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 36.9% of net population additions over recent intervals, while natural increase and overseas arrivals likewise delivered positive contributions. Projections developed jointly by Geoscience Australia and the ABS in 2024, utilizing 2022 as their foundation year, are implemented by AreaSearch across SA2 boundaries. Where local data is missing or extends beyond 2032, figures incorporate the 2023 South Australian Government Regional/LGA age-cohort models based on 2021 benchmarks, adjusted through weighted population aggregation from LGA down to SA2 zones. Looking ahead, Lyndoch is slated for demographic growth running above median figures for non-metropolitan Australia, adding 1,177 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP metrics, which amounts to a cumulative expansion of 16.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
123 new dwellings have been approved in Lyndoch over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% 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 Lyndoch have averaged roughly 24 new dwellings per annum, totaling 123 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this identical window of 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), approximately 2.9 incoming residents arrived for each newly built dwelling, highlighting solid underlying demand that underpins real estate values, while recent residential builds reflect an average construction value of $360,000. Furthermore, commercial building approvals reached $7.2 million during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the local property landscape. On a per-capita basis, building activity in Lyndoch tracks at roughly 67% of the level observed across Rest of SA and sits in the 64th percentile across Australia, notwithstanding a recent uptick in building work.
Single detached houses account for 92.0% of recent approvals while attached formats represent 8.0%, preserving the traditional low-density neighborhood layout that appeals to families seeking spacious living. Approvals currently track at roughly 209 people per approval, reflecting an evolving development sector. According to updated quarterly modelling from AreaSearch, Lyndoch is projected to take in 1,159 additional residents by 2041. Should current construction volumes persist, residential supply may struggle to keep pace with incoming population, creating competitive conditions among purchasers and exerting upward pressure on property prices.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Lyndoch, worth an estimated $3 million. A further 94 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.5 billion. 46 are already under construction and 53 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. 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 capital expenditure, major developments, and urban planning schemes exert significant influence over regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 projects expected to affect the district. Among the most notable works are the Concordia Residential Development, George Street Estate, Williamstown, 57 Queen Street Estate, Williamstown, alongside New Water Infrastructure to Barossa (Barossa New Water), with detailed profiles of the most impactful initiatives presented below.
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57 Queen Street Estate, Williamstown
Subdivision of an 8,090 m2 residential allotment at 57 Queen Street, Williamstown within The Barossa Council into approximately 11 residential lots. The 0.80 hectare site has been marketed as a start up development opportunity and is identified by OpenLot as a small estate with 11 new homes in planning. A development application has been lodged through the SA Planning Portal and the project is progressing through the planning and assessment process before civil works and lot release.
SA Water Sandy Creek & Kalbeeba Water Network Expansion
Construction of two 10ML above-ground water storage tanks, a new control valve building, and underground trunk water mains along Kalperri Road and Kalbeeba Road to strengthen water security and system capacity across the Barossa and Gawler regions.
Concordia Basic Infrastructure Scheme
South Australia's first formal statutory infrastructure scheme designed to deliver coordinated essential trunk infrastructure for Concordia. This includes new road connections, bridges, water supply, sewerage, stormwater management, power networks, public transport links, and land reservation for future schools and community hubs.
Concordia Residential Development
Large-scale master planned community in northern Adelaide, rezoned in September 2025 to enable approximately 12,000 new homes supporting 25,000-30,000 residents over ~30 years, with an infrastructure-led scheme coordinating roads, services, a future train station, schools, health, recreation and retail facilities.
Springwood Gawler East Masterplanned Community
A $500M+ masterplanned community in Gawler East designed for 2,000 homes, featuring dedicated village retail precincts, school reserves, extensive parks, and integrated stormwater/road infrastructure.
Springwood Town Centre Retail & Commercial Precinct
Development of the Springwood Town Centre retail and commercial hub in Gawler East by Springwood Development Nominees. The project incorporates a full-line Drakes supermarket, specialty shops, cafes, childcare facilities, medical suites, and public civic plazas. It serves as the primary retail and community heart for thousands of residents across the Springwood masterplanned community.
Woodvale Masterplanned Estate
Woodvale is a 12-hectare masterplanned residential community in Gawler South comprising approximately 140 benched allotments[cite: 1]. Developed by Greenhill Australia, the project delivers landscaped reserves, active transport trails, and modern civil infrastructure near Gawler town centre[cite: 1]. Civil construction and staged lot releases are currently progressing[cite: 1].
Gawler Town Centre Structure Plan & Streetscape Revitalisation
The Town of Gawler Council is implementing the Gawler Town Centre Structure Plan and Streetscape Revitalisation along heritage Murray Street. The project features widened pedestrian footpaths, custom heritage lighting, outdoor dining activations, smart traffic management, and urban greenery. It preserves the unique historic identity of Gawler while stimulating local economic vibrancy and pedestrian access.
3,846 residents of Lyndoch are employed, from a labour force of 3,930. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 68.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,822, about 83% 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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Lyndoch features a capable local workforce characterized by heavy involvement in industrial and manufacturing operations, a low jobless rate of 2.1%, and an annual employment increase estimated at 3.9%. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 3,846, while local unemployment sat 3.3% lower than the 5.5% recorded across Regional SA. Labor participation reached 68.7%, significantly exceeding the Regional SA benchmark of 58.3%. In the Census, only 11.5% of working locals indicated they worked from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be factored into interpretations. The primary sectors supporting local employment comprise manufacturing, health care & social assistance, alongside construction.
Industrial manufacturing is especially prominent, engaging workers at 1.5 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 4.6% of the workforce, well under the 14.5% seen across Regional SA. A comparison between the Census count of local jobs and working residents suggests that employment opportunities within the immediate boundaries remain limited. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures, the past 12-month timeframe saw a 3.9% increase in total jobs along with a 3.5% expansion in the local workforce, bringing about a 0.3 percentage points reduction in unemployment. In contrast, Regional SA experienced a 1.2% job rise, 2.6% workforce growth, and a 1.4 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-term labor expectations from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding Lyndoch's future job environment. Aligning these five-year and ten-year nationwide sector projections with local industrial employment distributions highlights divergent growth trajectories. Across Australia, overall employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, translating to estimated local workforce growth of 5.6% over five years and 12.2% over ten years for Lyndoch based on its industry profile (note that this weighted model is illustrative and excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lyndoch is $1,827 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $814 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,940 a year against an average of $65,649. 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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ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place earnings in the Lyndoch SA2 slightly below national standards, showing a median taxable income of $57,940 and an average of $65,649. These outcomes exceed Regional SA, where median earnings sit at $48,920 and average earnings at $58,933. Factoring in a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.17% following financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach roughly $63,832 for median income and $72,326 for average income. The 2021 Census positioned personal, family, and household earnings near the 52nd percentile nationally.
Income brackets show 36.0% of local earners (2,519 individuals) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, compared to 27.5% in the broader metropolitan territory. Locals preserve 88.0% of their earnings following housing expenses, indicating resilient discretionary funds, while the SEIFA economic index positions Lyndoch in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lyndoch had 2,334 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.2%. 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 indicate that Lyndoch's housing stock is heavily weighted toward standalone houses at 97.7%, with apartments, townhouses, and other dwellings comprising 2.3%, compared against 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings throughout Regional SA. Outright home ownership stood at 35.7%, trailing Regional SA, with 52.9% paying off a home loan and 11.4% occupying rented properties. Median monthly mortgage obligations were $1,517, significantly higher than the Regional SA benchmark of $1,153, while weekly rent averaged $300 versus $220 across Regional SA. From an Australian perspective, Lyndoch mortgage commitments remain substantially below the nationwide median of $1,863, with local rental costs similarly lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lyndoch counted 2,334 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,496 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 80.4% of all local residences, including 37.5% couples with children, 33.9% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.6%, composed of lone person households at 18.5% and group homes representing 1.0%. Household occupancy averages 2.7 people per dwelling, exceeding the Regional SA figure of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Lyndoch hold a university qualification, including 12.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 496 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,007 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 present an educational hurdle for the locality, with university completion rates standing at 18.0% compared to the Australian baseline of 30.4%, creating clear scope for targeted education programs. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 12.8%, while postgraduate qualifications and graduate diplomas each account for 2.6%. Meanwhile, practical and technical training is widely held, with 43.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (31.9%). Classroom and institutional engagement is strong, with 28.4% of the population attending an educational institution. This proportion consists of 11.9% attending primary schools, 8.4% enrolled in secondary schools, and 3.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Lyndoch means driving: households keep an average of 2.1 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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Public transport services in Lyndoch comprise 14 active transport stops operating across 9 individual routes, which combine to deliver 82 weekly passenger trips. Overall public transit connectivity remains constrained, with the average resident situated 966 meters from the nearest stopping point. Given the residential orientation of the area, daily travel involves outbound commuting, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary mode for 94% of trips. Households maintain an average of 2.1 vehicles, surpassing regional norms, while working from home accounted for 11.5% of workers in the 2021 Census amid prevailing COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit lines, trip frequencies average 11 trips per day, which translates to roughly 5 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.2% of residents in Lyndoch report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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AreaSearch health metrics show favorable outcomes across Lyndoch regarding mortality patterns and the incidence of chronic diseases, with low rates of typical medical conditions across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance membership covers approximately 52% of the community (~3,632 people), sitting marginally below the national SA2 midpoint but surpassing the 48.9% rate observed throughout Regional SA. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary reported chronic health issues, affecting 8.9 and 8.8% of the local population respectively, whereas 67.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 62.5% in Regional SA.
General health metrics among working-age locals align with broad norms. Senior residents aged 65 and over make up 20.0% of the community (1,401 people), below the Regional SA level of 27.1%, and health ratings among this older demographic remain above average and consistent with overall national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lyndoch is largely Australian-born, at 85.2% of residents, with 2.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.5%) and Australian (31.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Lyndoch tracks below broad benchmarks, with 85.2% of inhabitants born in Australia, 93.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 97.8% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 40.5% of the local population. Minor faiths categorized as Other account for 0.4% of residents, lower than the 0.8% share across Regional SA. Regarding ancestral heritage and parental country of birth, the primary backgrounds reported by Lyndoch residents are English at 34.5%, Australian at 31.2%, and German at 9.9%. Certain cultural origins show noticeable local overrepresentation relative to regional norms, including Dutch at 1.7% (compared to 1.3% regionally), Polish at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%), and Russian at 0.3% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lyndoch is 43. 21.2% 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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Lyndoch presents the demographic profile of an established family hub. In Aug 2026, children and young adults aged 0 - 24 made up 30.6% of the population, compared to 26.4% across Regional SA, while retirees and senior citizens aged 65+ accounted for 20.0% against 27.1% regionally. The estimated median age in Aug 2026 stood at 43, matching the 2021 Census figure and tracking 4 years younger than the Regional SA benchmark of 47 at that Census, while the national Census median was 38. The proportion of retiree and elderly cohorts expanded from 17.1% at the Census to an estimated 20.0%.
This senior cohort is projected to generate the largest numerical increase through to 2041, growing by 554 (40%) to reach 1,956.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lyndoch
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
| 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 · 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 | Nov 2025 10 months ago all 1 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 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 — 82 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,544 at the 2021 Census → 6,999 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 (405011112). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.