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Redwood Park has an estimated 16,969 residents, up from 16,276 at the 2021 Census — a change of 693 people, or 4.3%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. That puts 1,200 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch place the population of Redwood Park at approximately 16,969 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 16,276 residents recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents an expansion of 693 people (4.3%). This net movement is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 16,959 as of June 2025 alongside 29 validated new addresses added post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,200 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 4.3% expansion recorded since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 area (4.1%), establishing the locality as a regional growth outperformer.
The primary catalyst for demographic expansion was natural increase, accounting for roughly 55.7% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (released in 2024 using 2022 as a base year) serve as AreaSearch's primary modeling foundation for each SA2. For any uncovered SA2 locations and post-2032 horizons, AreaSearch adopts the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts (grounded in 2021 metrics), applying a weighted aggregation methodology to scale LGA trajectories to SA2 boundaries. Looking ahead, local growth is projected to track slightly below the national statistical area median, expanding by 1,948 persons to 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP figures, corresponding to an aggregate 16-year increase of 11.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
256 new dwellings have been approved in Redwood Park over the past five years, an average of 51 a year. That places the area in the 58th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 51 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Redwood Park have averaged roughly 51 dwellings per annum, totaling 256 approved homes across the latest 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Underpinned by a ratio of 2.4 additional residents per newly constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), local housing demand remains robust, supporting property valuations. Construction costs for new residences average $307,000, aligning with regional standards. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $10.4 million in the current financial year, underscoring ongoing commercial investment. On a per-capita basis, residential building approvals in Redwood Park run at roughly two-thirds the broader Greater Adelaide pace, placing the suburb in the 45th percentile across Australia.
This constrained addition of new stock limits purchaser supply while bolstering demand for established housing. This below-average national volume reflects both the suburb's mature lifecycle and potential planning limitations. Recent residential construction comprises 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving a distinctly suburban streetscape anchored by standalone family residences for space-conscious buyers. Overall, the locality registers roughly 338 people per dwelling approval, consistent with a fully developed community. According to the latest quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Redwood Park is anticipated to add 1,938 residents by 2041. While local construction activity is tracking reasonably well with anticipated population increases, expanding resident numbers may lead to heightened buyer competition over time.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Redwood Park, worth an estimated $73 million. A further 31 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.37 billion. 8 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, 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 performance is significantly shaped by infrastructure upgrades, development initiatives, and major public works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 12 key projects with the potential to influence the locality. Prominent works include the Tea Tree Gully Sustainable Sewers Program, Illyarrie Reserve Enhancement, Hope Valley Sporting Club Amenities Improvements, and Golden Grove Master Planned Stage 2, with key details provided below.
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Tea Tree Gully Sustainable Sewers Program
SA Water program to transfer approximately 4,700 properties in the City of Tea Tree Gully from a council run Community Wastewater Management System with on site septic tanks to a modern sewer network. Delivery is being rolled out in zones between 2022 and 2028 to improve service reliability and public health outcomes.
Illyarrie Reserve Enhancement
Enhancements to Illyarrie Reserve, a major park in Surrey Downs. A draft master plan has been developed which includes a proposed new indoor training facility for the Golden Grove Central Districts Baseball Club (GGCDBC) and other improvements to the open space.
Sunnybrook Estate
Sunnybrook Estate is a boutique residential land subdivision in the established Sunnybrook precinct of Wynn Vale. Earlier stages are complete and the final premium allotments are under construction, delivering around 48 new detached homes close to local shops, schools and parklands.
Tilley Recreation Park Indoor Training Facility & Clubrooms
Redevelopment and construction of a modern multi-use flexible clubroom and sporting facility at Tilley Recreation Park for the Tea Tree Gully City Soccer Club. The project includes four unisex changerooms, umpire and medical rooms, clubrooms, an undercover viewing area, enhanced public amenities, viewing mounds, additional green space, and integrated public art elements. Delivered by City of Tea Tree Gully in partnership with Sarah Constructions.
Golden Grove Neighbourhood Code Amendment
A planning policy review and code amendment initiated by the City of Tea Tree Gully to update development standards and zoning overlays for established residential areas across Golden Grove. The proposal reviews allotment sizes, setback requirements, and residential infill policies to protect neighbourhood character while accommodating measured growth.
Telstra Mobile Phone Tower Hope Valley
Construction and operation of a 30 m Telstra mobile phone monopole and equipment shelter on a leased portion of the Hope Valley Sports Area to improve 4G and 5G mobile coverage and capacity for Hope Valley and nearby suburbs, under a long term lease from the City of Tea Tree Gully with options for extension.
Golden Grove Master Planned Stage 2
Second stage development seeking to rezone land south of One Tree Hill Road from Rural Living Zone to Master Planned Neighbourhood Zone and Employment Zone. The proposal aims to create approximately 450 additional allotments to complement the Stage 1 development, offering generously sized plots where residents can choose their own builders.
Wynn Vale Grove Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Proposed expansion and refurbishment of the Wynn Vale Grove Shopping Centre including upgraded retail tenancies, expansion of the existing medical centre, improved pedestrian access, landscaping and a reconfigured car park. As of mid-2026 the proposal remains in the planning phase with no confirmed construction commencement publicly announced.
9,347 residents of Redwood Park are employed, from a labour force of 9,558. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 68.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,161, about 78% 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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The local workforce is notably skilled and well-represented across essential service industries, characterized by a low unemployment rate of 2.2% alongside an estimated 0.6% yearly employment increase. As of March 2026, employed residents total 9,347. The local jobless rate sits 1.6% lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.8%, while the labour force participation rate of 68.4% compares favorably to the regional benchmark of 66.4%. Census figures indicate that only 9.5% of working residents operated from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures at the time should be noted. Resident employment is concentrated primarily within health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
Construction represents a distinct area of local specialization, with resident participation reaching 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 15.3% of the local workforce, trailing the wider metropolitan share of 17.7%. A comparison between Census counts of local workers and resident workers indicates that this predominantly residential suburb offers relatively few local jobs. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics indicates that over the recent 12-month span, an employment rise of 0.6% was outpaced by a 1.0% expansion in the labour force, lifting the jobless rate by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded a 4.2% lift in employment, a 4.0% increase in labour force participation, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Looking forward, national workforce projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide an indicator of future occupational demand for Redwood Park. While overall Australian employment is forecast to rise 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, trajectories vary markedly by sector. Applying these industry growth rates to the resident employment profile suggests Redwood Park could see employment gains of 6.4% across five years and 13.3% across ten years (serving as an illustrative weighted model without factoring in localized demographic changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Redwood Park is $1,818 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $834 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,214 a year against an average of $62,959. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Redwood Park SA2 earnings below national benchmarks. Median taxpayer earnings stand at $56,214, with average taxable income reaching $62,959, compared with $54,808 and $66,852 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Factoring in a 10.17% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 point to an approximate median of $61,931 and an average of $69,362. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household incomes clustered around the 55th national percentile. Income distribution shows 39.3% of local residents (6,668 individuals) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional benchmark of 31.8%.
Residents retain 87.8% of their earnings after meeting housing expenses, providing solid household spending power, while the area sits in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Redwood Park had 6,121 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.3%. 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 most recent Census, the local dwelling landscape was overwhelmingly comprised of separate houses at 98.0%, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other housing formats making up just 2.0%. In contrast, the Adelaide metro profile featured 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 36.5%, considerably higher than metropolitan rates, with mortgaged properties accounting for 51.3% and private rentals representing 12.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,517 sat below the Adelaide metro figure of $1,562, while median weekly rent stood at $350 compared with $320 across the metropolitan area.
On a nationwide scale, local mortgage commitments are substantially lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents remain below the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Redwood Park counted 6,121 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 78.6% of the local residential mix, led by couples with children (35.3%), couples without children (31.1%), and single parent families (11.7%). The remaining 21.4% of households comprise non-family arrangements, consisting of single-person dwellings (19.3%) and group households (1.9%). With an average of 2.6 people per home, median household occupancy exceeds the Greater Adelaide metric of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.7% of adults in Redwood Park hold a university qualification, including 14.1% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,077 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,018 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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Attainment levels for higher education present an area for potential development, with 19.7% of residents holding a tertiary degree compared to the national rate of 30.4%. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees constitute the highest proportion at 14.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, split between certificates (29.8%) and advanced diplomas (11.1%). Student engagement across the community is pronounced, with 25.8% of the local population actively enrolled in formal study. This total comprises 10.3% attending primary school, 6.8% in secondary education, and 3.9% engaged in higher education or vocational tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Redwood Park reaches 92 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 1,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transport infrastructure in Redwood Park encompasses 92 active transport stops, primarily serving bus transit. These locations are connected by 23 separate routes that combine to deliver 1,687 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 207 meters from their closest stop. As a predominantly suburban enclave, outbound commuting is typical, with private motor vehicles accounting for 88% of travel and buses carrying 9%. Vehicle availability averages 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the broader regional figure. Additionally, 9.5% of workers reported working from home at the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Across all transit lines, transport frequency averages 241 trips per day, which translates to roughly 18 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.8% of residents in Redwood Park report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 4.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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 across Redwood Park reflect positive overall outcomes according to AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality rates, with younger demographics exhibiting minimal incidence of prevalent health conditions. Approximately 50% of residents (~8,552 people) maintain private health insurance, trailing the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 52.7% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread medical issues locally, reported by 8.7% and 8.6% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 66.8% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to the 67.9% recorded across Greater Adelaide.
Working-age residents demonstrate standard health outcomes. The senior cohort aged 65 and over comprises 20.1% of the population (3,414 people), above the Greater Adelaide figure of 19.1%. Older residents exhibit above-average health results relative to regional standards, though their metrics rank lower against national senior benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Redwood Park is largely Australian-born, at 81.2% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.1%) and Australian (27.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for Redwood Park track below nationwide levels: 81.2% of residents were born in Australia, 93.3% hold Australian citizenship, and 93.5% communicate exclusively in English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 42.7% of the community. In contrast, affiliations categorised as Other represent 0.8% of the population, compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries identified in Redwood Park are English (34.1%, well above the regional share of 27.8%), Australian (27.6%), and Scottish (6.9%). Specific variations are also evident across other background groups, with German ancestry overrepresented at 6.2% compared to 5.1% regionally, Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.6%), and Polish at 1.0% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Redwood Park is 40. 24.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Redwood Park aligns closely with Greater Adelaide benchmarks, displaying a maximum deviation of 1.7 percentage points across the four primary age brackets. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year older than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 recorded at that Census. Within specific cohorts, residents aged 45 - 64 have reduced their local representation from 24.9% at the Census to an estimated 23.3%. Looking to 2041, seniors aged 65+ are expected to drive the majority of demographic growth, adding 695 residents (20%) to reach a total of 4,109.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Redwood Park
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 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (16,276 at the 2021 Census → 16,969 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 (402051054). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.