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Reynella has an estimated 10,864 residents, up from 10,286 at the 2021 Census — a change of 578 people, or 5.6%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. 102 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 44.1% of that increase. That puts 1,409 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Reynella stands at approximately 10,864 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 578 residents (5.6%) from the 10,286 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,848 alongside 102 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This population level results in a density of 1,409 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical average across locations evaluated nationally by AreaSearch. The post-census expansion of 5.6% in Reynella is within 0.2 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (5.8%), highlighting its competitive growth traits.
The population rise was driven majorly by international migration, which accounted for roughly 44.1% of the total gains, though natural growth and interstate migration also registered positive contributions. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, and for any years after 2032, regional/LGA age-specific projections issued by the SA State Government in 2023 (derived from 2021 data) are applied, utilizing weighted aggregation to translate LGA-level growth to SA2 boundaries. Looking ahead, the demographic increase is projected to rank slightly below the median of all areas assessed by AreaSearch, with the local population forecast to grow by 717 individuals by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a 6.5% overall gain across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
301 new dwellings have been approved in Reynella over the past five years, an average of 60 a year. That places the area in the 72nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 54 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 65, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 60 residential building approvals are granted in Reynella each year, culminating in 301 total homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 60 approvals have been documented so far. An average of 1.7 individuals moved to the area for every new dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that supply and demand remain closely aligned to support market stability, with new residences constructed at an average cost of $286,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $13.6 million have been logged during the current financial year, indicating a moderate level of non-residential building activity.
Compared to the broader Greater Adelaide region, the rate of construction in Reynella is slightly higher, running 17.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year period, which helps maintain property values while offering options to buyers. Newly approved housing consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% medium to high-density options, preserving a suburban character that emphasizes spacious family residences. With roughly 141 people for each approval, Reynella displays characteristics of a low-density locality. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, future population models project that Reynella will add 701 residents by 2041. Assuming ongoing building volumes persist, the supply of housing is expected to satisfy demand, offering favorable opportunities for purchasers and potentially supporting growth that outpaces these projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Reynella, worth an estimated $12 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.77 billion. 12 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development and education & training. 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 infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development initiatives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects expected to influence the local area. The most relevant initiatives include Hurtle Grove at Old Reynella, The Green at Woodcroft, the Bains Road Reconstruction, and the Happy Valley Solar Farm & Water Treatment Plant Complex, with details on the most significant works provided below.
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The Green at Woodcroft
Premium residential development adjacent to Thaxted Park Golf Course by Metro Property Development. Master-planned community offering house and land packages in established area with golf course frontage and parkland access.
Hurtle Grove at Old Reynella
Brand new land development at Old Reynella offering opportunity to build new homes. Located in established suburb with heritage character, close to schools, shopping and transport links. Prime location for growing families.
Sheidow Park Primary School Modernisation
Major upgrade and modernisation of Sheidow Park Primary School including new modern classrooms and learning areas, a new administration building, and demolition of ageing infrastructure. The SA Government committed an additional $4.3m to the project, bringing total investment to approximately $16.3m. Construction commenced early 2024 under the Malinauskas Labor Government school infrastructure program.
Bains Road Reconstruction
Reconstruction of Bains Road between Investigator Drive and Panalatinga Road, Woodcroft. The project includes reconstruction of selected sections of kerbing and guttering, road pavement reconstruction, installation of a new 1.5m wide footpath on the northern side, and installation of new pedestrian refuges to improve road safety and accessibility. Construction commenced in October 2025 with an estimated 8-week completion period, subject to weather conditions.
Woodcroft College Campus Expansions
Independent Anglican co-educational school serving ELC to Year 12. Major educational facility with modern learning environments, sports facilities and technology centers. Ongoing campus improvements to support growing student population.
YAS Property Development - Morphett Vale Project
Proposed residential development in Morphett Vale featuring modern family homes with sustainable design principles. YAS Property & Development was founded in 2015 by Adelaide-based businessman and entrepreneur Tim Shahin. The company focuses largely on sub-divisions and unique housing developments and is one of the fastest-growing property development companies in South Australia.
Flinders Medical Centre Acute Services Building
New $400-500M Acute Services Building delivering 98 additional clinical spaces, 160 new beds, four new operating theatres, a 16-bed intensive care unit, and an expanded emergency department. Part of the major Southern Redevelopment enhancing healthcare services for southern Adelaide with state-of-the-art medical facilities, improving patient flow at South Australia's largest public hospital.
Happy Valley Solar Farm & Water Treatment Plant Complex
Integrated energy and water treatment complex featuring a 12.8MW solar installation with 33,750 panels using 5B Maverick technology. The site includes the southern hemisphere's largest Xylem-manufactured UV disinfection system, a $26 million upgrade commissioned in late 2021. The complex serves 40% of metropolitan Adelaide's water supply, utilizing renewable energy to reduce operating costs and lower annual emissions by 7,600 tonnes.
5,772 residents of Reynella are employed, from a labour force of 6,009. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 66.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,257, about 85% 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 labor force in Reynella is evenly distributed between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a solid footprint in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 3.9%, and a 5.6% growth in estimated jobs over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,772, while the local unemployment rate sat 0.1% higher than the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8%, and the participation rate matched the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 66.6%. Census data indicates that a modest 8.3% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. By contrast, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 4.3% of the local workforce, compared to 7.3% across Greater Adelaide. Comparing the number of working residents to local jobs suggests this primarily residential suburb offers limited employment opportunities within its own borders. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, employment rose by 5.6% and the total labor force grew by 5.1% over the 12-month period, which lowered the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Across Greater Adelaide, employment increased by 4.2% and the labor force expanded by 4.0%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional context regarding future workforce demands in Reynella. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with local employment data to estimate future patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry trends to the local workforce mix suggests employment in Reynella could grow by 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a simple weighted model for illustrative purposes that does not incorporate localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Reynella is $1,334 a week (about $69,000 a year), with median personal income at $704 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,046 a year against an average of $57,751. 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 postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Reynella SA2 recorded a median income of $53,046 and an average income of $57,751. These figures are below the national averages and compare to $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in a 10.17% increase in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $58,441 (median) and $63,624 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that family, household, and personal incomes in Reynella are relatively modest, falling within the 22nd to 29th percentiles.
The largest income group comprises 33.8% of local taxpayers (3,672 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with regional patterns where 31.8% of the population falls into this same bracket. Housing affordability presents a significant challenge, with residents retaining just 84.2% of their income, which places the area in the 23rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Reynella had 4,212 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 89% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $325 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,365 a month. Rent absorbs 24.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Reynella was dominated by separate houses at 88.6%, while semi-detached, apartments, and other dwellings accounted for 11.4%. In comparison, the Adelaide metro average stood at 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Reynella matched the Adelaide metro benchmark of 33.7%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (46.9%) or rented (19.3%). Monthly mortgage costs in the area were typically lower than the Adelaide metro average, with a median of $1,365 compared to $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $325 compared to the metro average of $320.
On a national scale, Reynella's mortgage payments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Reynella counted 4,212 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,449 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 30% 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 represent the main household structure at 68.2% of the total, consisting of couples with children (27.2%), couples without children (26.8%), and single parents (13.3%). Non-family households account for the remaining 31.8%, which includes lone-person households at 29.5% and group share houses at 2.1%. The average household size stands at 2.4 residents, which is slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.6% of adults in Reynella hold a university qualification, including 12.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,563 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 986 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the area presents distinct patterns, with the university qualification rate of 16.6% sitting well below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights potential areas for educational programs. The highest tertiary level is bachelor degrees at 12.3%, with postgraduate degrees at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 39.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificate qualifications (30.2%). Enrolment rates in education are substantial, with 25.5% of the population actively participating in academic programs.
This comprises 9.7% of residents in primary schooling, 6.6% in high schools, and 4.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Reynella reaches 81 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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An evaluation of public transport options shows 81 active transit stops operating within Reynella, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 32 separate routes, facilitating 2,440 passenger trips per week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 180 meters from their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the dominant transit mode at 91%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 cars per home. A relatively low 8.3% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Across all transit routes, services run at an average frequency of 348 trips per day, which translates to roughly 30 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.1% of residents in Reynella report no long-term health condition. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic illness rates, Reynella faces notable health concerns. Medical issues are common across all groups, particularly among older residents, and the proportion of the population with private health insurance is relatively low at approximately 48% (~5,236 people). This is below the 52.7% rate observed across Greater Adelaide and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 10.1% and 9.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 61.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The working-age cohort has notable health challenges, with higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.2% of the local population (2,409 people), exceeding the Greater Adelaide proportion of 19.2%. Senior health outcomes present challenges, though they rank more favorably when compared to national figures than the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Reynella is largely Australian-born, at 79.3% of residents, with 9.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.6%) and Australian (27.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Reynella aligns closely with regional averages for cultural diversity, with 79.3% of the population born in Australia, 91.6% holding citizenship, and 91.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 38.3% of the local population. However, the most distinct religious divergence is seen in Islam, which is practiced by 1.4% of residents compared to 3.0% across Greater Adelaide. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in Reynella are English at 34.6% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 27.8%), Australian at 27.9% (above the regional average of 22.8%), and Scottish at 6.8%.
Other ancestral groups show minor differences compared to the wider region, with Welsh at 0.8% of Reynella (compared to 0.6% regionally), Polish at 1.0% (compared to 1.0%), and German at 5.2% (compared to 5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Reynella is 40. 24.8% 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 median age in Reynella is 40 years, which is close to the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and slightly older than the national median of 38 years. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 8.2% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 13.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.5% to 8.2% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 group declined from 11.9% to 10.9%. Future projections for 2041 indicate significant demographic shifts for Reynella.
The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 95% (341 people), expanding from 360 to 702. Overall, the combined cohorts aged 65+ will account for 65% of the total population growth, pointing to an aging local profile. Conversely, the 65 to 74 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to experience population decreases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Reynella
8 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 102 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,286 at the 2021 Census → 10,864 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (403041086). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.