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The median house price in Aberdeen (NSW) is $640k, with units at $420k. House values have moved 10.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Aberdeen (NSW) has an estimated 2,110 residents, up from 2,051 at the 2021 Census — a change of 59 people, or 2.9%. Density is about 51 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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In the suburb of Aberdeen (NSW), the population is estimated at approximately 2,110 as of Aug 2026, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 59 people (2.9%) compared to the 2,051 people tallied during the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this change by analyzing the ABS June 2025 ERP figures alongside subsequent validated addresses, which indicated an estimated resident population of 2,108. With a population density of 50 persons per square kilometer, residents enjoy a spacious living environment. The 2.9% population growth achieved by the suburb of Aberdeen (NSW) outpaced the 2.4% recorded across the broader SA3 area since the 2021 census, positioning the locality as a regional leader in expansion.
Natural increase was the primary catalyst for this demographic expansion, generating roughly 51.0% of the overall population gains across recent periods. Projections for each SA2 area, published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing a 2022 baseline, have been adopted by AreaSearch. For any SA2 localities omitted from this dataset, AreaSearch incorporates NSW State Government projections released in 2022 based on 2021 data. Age-specific growth rates from these combined sources are subsequently extended to all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Based on these projected demographic shifts across aggregated SA2-level figures, the suburb of Aberdeen (NSW) is anticipated to grow by 178 persons to 2041, representing a total expansion of 8.3% over the 16 years, a trajectory trailing slightly beneath the national non-metropolitan median.
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Residential building activity in Aberdeen remains quiet, with annual dwelling approvals averaging under 1 per year and amounting to a total of 3 across the past five years. Such subdued construction reflects local rural market dynamics, wherein building is generally spurred by individual residential requirements instead of widespread market demand. Given the modest volume of activity, single construction projects have the capacity to alter annual statistics and comparative metrics substantially. Building volumes in Aberdeen sit substantially behind the levels observed across Rest of NSW as well as broader national trends.
Furthermore, all recent construction projects have consisted exclusively of detached houses, underscoring the rural fabric of the district where spacious sites and expansive allotments predominate.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Aberdeen (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Aberdeen (NSW), worth an estimated $13 million. A further 58 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.9 billion. 22 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy 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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Regional performance and evolution are heavily guided by local infrastructure upgrades, major capital projects, and planning developments. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 2 key initiatives likely to influence the locality. Notable developments in the vicinity include the Upper Hunter Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), the Aberdeen Valley Fair Commercial Development, the AGL Pumped Hydro Projects (Glenbawn and Glennies Creek), and the Edderton Solar Project.
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Aberdeen Valley Fair Commercial Development
The approved development comprises the demolition of existing structures and construction of a mixed-use commercial and retail centre on a 9,854 sqm site along the New England Highway. Key components include a two-storey commercial building with ground floor supermarket and retail tenancies, first-floor commercial suites, a highway service centre, quick service food outlet, and on-site parking.
Upper Hunter Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
The proposed Upper Hunter Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) will be capable of providing a power/capacity of 400MW/800MWh, providing up to 2 hours of energy storage to power approximately 480,000 homes. Located in Aberdeen, NSW, the BESS will connect to the existing transmission network and will contribute significantly to the surrounding area by improving energy reliability, reducing energy costs, fostering economic growth and supporting Australia's transition to net-zero emissions. The scope of the works includes construction of a BESS, overhead or underground cables, and installation of a switching station and associated infrastructure.The site size is 12 Hectares.
Muswellbrook Thermal Storage Facility
Installation and operation of a 4.99 MW concentrated solar thermal (CST) demonstration facility utilizing CSIRO's innovative particle-based technology. The project features approximately 7,600 heliostats and a 110-meter solar tower with 16-hour thermal storage capacity. It stores solar heat in ceramic particles to generate dispatchable electricity for the national grid, showcasing a zero-emissions alternative to traditional power cycles. The facility is a key component of the transitioning Hunter Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone.
Muswellbrook Solar Farm
135MW solar farm and 135MW/270MWh battery energy storage facility (BESS) on the former Muswellbrook Coal Mine site. Approved by the NSW IPC in May 2025 and the Federal Government in August 2025. It will generate enough power for up to 79,000 homes. The expected construction completion date is early 2028.
Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 3
Stage 3 of the NSW Government's $45 million Muswellbrook Hospital Redevelopment is under construction. The project includes a new operating theatre suite, central sterilising department and relocated community health facilities. The operating theatres opened in early 2026, the new community health space was completed in July 2026 and is preparing to open, while the new sterilising department remains under construction with overall completion expected in 2027.
Northview Estate
Premium residential community in the heart of the Upper Hunter featuring multiple stages with Stage 5B currently releasing 27 lots ranging from 750sqm to 1,463sqm. Previous stages 4A, 4B and 5A are sold out. Fully serviced lots with town water, sewer, underground power and NBN. Offers panoramic views to Bells Mountain and Hunter River flats.
Muswellbrook Marketplace Redevelopment
A multi-stage transformation of the primary shopping hub following Muswellbrook Shire Council's 34.25 million dollar acquisition. The project focuses on revitalizing the town centre by improving pedestrian flows, creating active street frontages, and enhancing accessibility. Works include the reconstruction of the Marketplace Laneway to connect with Bridge Street and internal renovations to modernize retail spaces.
Muswellbrook Bridge Replacements
Replacement of three aging rail bridges on the Hunter Valley rail line to improve network reliability and safety. The project involved demolishing and replacing the Bridge Street, Muscle Creek, and Hunter River bridges with modern concrete structures. The Bridge Street bridge was replaced with a 26-meter single-span concrete bridge, while the Muscle Creek and Hunter River bridges were replaced with a combined 176-meter multi-span concrete bridge using innovative incremental launch construction methodology.
996 residents of Aberdeen (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,025. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 58.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,628, about 77% 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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Aberdeen maintains a diverse workforce distributed across blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by a prominent industrial and manufacturing base, a jobless rate of merely 2.7%, and an estimated 1.9% rise in employment over the preceding year as evaluated by AreaSearch from statistical area aggregates. As of March 2026996 residents are employed, and the local jobless rate sits 1.4% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, although the participation rate of 58.5% trails the 60.6% regional benchmark. According to Census records, a modest 8.3% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions during that period must be noted.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are mining, health care & social assistance, and construction. Mining demonstrates an exceptional local concentration, holding an employment share 8.2 times that of the wider region. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 9.9% of workers locally relative to 16.9% regionally. Comparing the resident workforce against the Census count of locally based jobs suggests that immediate employment options within the locality are constrained. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of aggregated ABS and SALM figures across broader statistical divisions, the preceding 12-month period delivered a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.5% expansion in the labour pool, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeline, Regional NSW observed a 0.9% reduction in employment, a 0.4% shrinkage in the labour force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in joblessness. Further perspectives on prospective labor demand stem from Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26. When applied to Aberdeen's existing industry distribution, these national forecasts—which project overall job expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—indicate that local employment could grow by 5.1% over five years and 11.6% over ten years, though industry trajectory variations are pronounced (noting this illustrative weighting model does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Aberdeen (NSW) is $1,426 a week (about $74,000 a year), with median personal income at $716 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,878 a year against an average of $70,520. The average runs 41% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 data released for financial year 2023 indicates that Aberdeen taxpayers recorded a median income of $49,878 and an average of $70,520, exceeding the national average while comparing against Regional NSW metrics of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in the 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $55,025 for median income and $77,798 for average income as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that family, personal, and household earnings rank moderately between the 30th and 31st percentiles. The primary income bracket covers 30.9% of residents (651 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 29.9%.
Following housing obligations, 86.2% of earnings is retained for other living costs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Aberdeen (NSW) had 827 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 19.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock recorded in the most recent Census was overwhelmingly composed of separate houses at 90.2%, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings accounting for 9.8%, contrasting with Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other categories represented 17.4%. Outright ownership matched the regional rate at 38.8%, while 37.0% of homes were held under a mortgage and 24.2% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage expenses of $1,517 sat well below Regional NSW's $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $280 was similarly lower than the regional $330.
Compared against the broader Australian benchmarks of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, local housing costs remain markedly more affordable.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Aberdeen (NSW) counted 827 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 67.5% of households in the area, divided into couples without children (29.7%), couples with children (27.1%), and single parent households (9.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.5%, consisting of single-person households at 29.9% and group arrangements at 2.4%. The average household size stands at 2.4 people, matching the figure across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.6% of adults in Aberdeen (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 5.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 37.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 863 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 937 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 educational attainment in the district is comparatively low, with university qualifications held by 7.6% of residents compared to the NSW statewide benchmark of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share of higher education credentials at 5.2%, with graduate diplomas and postgraduate degrees each accounting for 1.2%. In contrast, vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, as 42.8% of residents aged 15+ hold trade credentials, comprising certificates at 37.1% and advanced diplomas at 5.7%. A significant proportion of the population is actively engaged in studies, with 27.9% of local residents attending an educational institution.
Breaking down this cohort, 10.2% attend primary school, 8.8% are in secondary school, and 1.4% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Aberdeen (NSW) reaches 69 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 780 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Public transport connectivity across Aberdeen is delivered through 69 operational stops encompassing a network of train and bus services. These points of access are connected by 22 separate routes that generate 777 passenger trips per week. Transit accessibility is strong, with typical walking distances of 156 meters to the closest stop. Given the area's residential role, the vast majority of workers commute externally, with private vehicles accounting for 95% of journeys and vehicle ownership standing at an average of 1.5 per household. A minor 8.3% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit services run at a rate of 111 daily trips across the broader network, representing roughly 11 weekly departures for each individual stop location.
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64.1% of residents in Aberdeen (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 87% of areas nationally. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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 regarding mortality and condition frequency highlight noticeable community health pressures, with prevalent conditions evident across both senior and younger cohorts. Concurrently, private health insurance coverage is solid, held by approximately 55% of the population (~1,156 people) in comparison to 51.9% throughout Regional NSW. Asthma and arthritis represent the most widespread medical conditions among locals, affecting 10.0 and 9.6% of residents respectively, whereas 64.1% of the community reported having no health conditions, slightly above the Regional NSW rate of 63.3%. Working-age adults face elevated rates of chronic illness, while seniors aged 65 and over comprise 21.4% of the population (451 people), below the Regional NSW share of 23.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Aberdeen (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 93.5% of residents, with 2.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.7%) and English (32.1%). 7.3% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Aberdeen are relatively subdued: 93.5% of residents were born in Australia, 92.9% hold Australian citizenship, and 97.3% speak only English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, adhered to by 62.8% of the local population compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the three largest backgrounds are Australian at 35.7% (notably above the 30.0% regional mark), English at 32.1%, and Irish at 7.9%. Other cultural groups show distinctive local representation: Australian Aboriginal residents make up 7.3% of the community compared to 4.6% regionally, Maori account for 0.6% versus 0.3% regionally, and Maltese comprise 0.3% against 0.4% across the wider region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Aberdeen (NSW) is 41. 23.6% 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 the suburb of Aberdeen (NSW) closely mirrors Regional NSW, with the largest variance across the four main age brackets measuring only 2.6 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 41 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census result and 2 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 at that Census. The most noticeable change since the Census is the expansion of the retiree and elderly cohort (65+), which grew from 19.1% to an estimated 21.4% of the community. Looking ahead to 2041, seniors are projected to absorb the majority of local growth by expanding by 115 residents (26%) to reach 567, while youth and young adult demographics are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Aberdeen (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 2 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 Sep 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,051 at the 2021 Census → 2,110 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 (SAL10007). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.