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Angaston has an estimated 2,442 residents, up from 2,202 at the 2021 Census — a change of 240 people, or 10.9%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 44.0% of that increase. Density is about 31 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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Angaston's population is estimated at around 2,442 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address data validated by AreaSearch since the Census. This represents an addition of 240 people (10.9%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 2,202 people. The figure is derived from a resident population of 2,431 estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus an additional 73 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level yields a density ratio of 30 persons per square kilometer, indicating plenty of personal space.
The 10.9% growth rate of the suburb of Angaston since the 2021 census outperformed the Rest of SA (5.9%) as well as the SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of these gains, accounting for approximately 44.0% of overall population increases in recent times, though other factors like interstate migration and natural growth also remained positive. AreaSearch utilises projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For SA2 areas excluded from this dataset, and for years after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age group from the SA State Government (released in 2023 based on 2021 data) are applied via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, the suburb of Angaston is projected to experience population growth above the median for regional Australian areas, with a projected increase of 436 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level figures, representing an expansion of 17.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
80 new dwellings have been approved in Angaston over the past five years, an average of 16 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Calculations by AreaSearch of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas show that Angaston has maintained an average of approximately 16 new home approvals annually, yielding an estimated 80 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 18 so far in FY-26. Each dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) corresponded to an average gain of 2.5 new residents, pointing to healthy demand that underpins local property values. Newly constructed homes average an expected construction cost of $428,000, which highlights developer activity in the high-end, premium market.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals totaling $2.7 million have been registered this financial year, which points to the residential focus of the locality. Angaston exhibits moderately higher new home approvals than the Rest of SA (16.0% above the regional per-capita average over the 5 year period), preserving buyer choices while reinforcing existing property values. Recent residential building activity has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the community's established low-density layout and emphasizing spacious family properties. Developers are currently constructing a higher share of traditional houses than the historical mix records (81.0% at the Census), reflecting sustained demand for family residences despite density trends. With a ratio of roughly 178 people per approval, Angaston shows characteristics of a developing area. Future projections indicate that Angaston will add 425 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current volumes of home construction appear to align well with future demand forecasts, encouraging stable market conditions without generating undue price pressures.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Angaston, worth an estimated $782 million. 1 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy, Project EnergyConnect, the SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, and the SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy
The Barossa Council's 30-year Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy coordinates land use planning, infrastructure priorities and growth management across the Barossa while protecting the region's wine, food, tourism, heritage and lifestyle character. Council authorised the Phase 1 strategy on 18 March 2025 after consultation. Phase 1 focuses on residential infill in Nuriootpa, Tanunda and Angaston, infrastructure priorities and housing supply, while some tourism and employment proposals continue to Phase 2 investigations. The related Concordia Growth Area is now a major delivery focus after State Government finalisation of the Code Amendment and concept plan in September 2025, with infrastructure planning for about 12,000 homes and more than 30,000 residents over 30 years.
La Vida Homes - Gembrook Estate Tanunda
Fixed-price, turn-key house and land packages by La Vida Homes within the Gembrook Estate master-planned community. Located on the outskirts of Tanunda in the heart of the Barossa Valley, offering 3-4 bedroom homes with modern open-plan living, built-in wardrobes, and outdoor entertaining spaces. Quality building with fixtures suited for families and investors seeking lifestyle and community in a premium wine region.
Sovereign Estate
A residential land release development in Tanunda offering various sized allotments for new homes within walking distance to the town centre and surrounded by vineyards.
Gembrook Estate
A significant premium land release master-planned community in Tanunda, offering spacious, title-ready allotments. It boasts panoramic views of the Barossa Ranges and is located near Faith Lutheran Private School, minutes from world-class wineries. Stages 1 and 2 are nearly sold out, with Stages 3 & 4 now available.
Tanunda Recreation Park Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of Tanunda Recreation Park completed in March 2024 as part of The Big Project. The $10.6 million precinct redevelopment includes new 300-seat multi-purpose clubrooms with bar and spectator viewing, six gender-neutral changerooms, junior sports oval, cricket training nets, inclusive playground, LED sports lighting, widened main oval with improved playing surface, and extensive landscaping. Winner of the 2024 SANFL Football Facility of the Year award, the facility serves as a regional-level venue for football, cricket, netball, tennis and community events.The park hosted the 2024 Barossa, Light and Gawler Football and Netball grand finals and will host the 2025 Australian Country Cricket Championships.
Barossa Lifestyle (Barossa Co-op Redevelopment)
A redevelopment project transforming the 'Barossa Home Living' building in Nuriootpa into 'Barossa Lifestyle', a modern retail store. The project aims to bring together top brands, diverse products, and enhance customer experience. Full completion is expected by June 2025.
Kroemer Crossing Roundabout Upgrade
Improvement of safety and access at Kroemer's Crossing, Tanunda, by installing a roundabout to improve safety for all road users and allow greater freight access to surrounding businesses. This $6 million project was funded by the Australian and South Australian Governments, The Barossa Council, and Pernod Ricard Winemakers Pty Ltd.
Barossa Rugby Precinct
A $5.166 million purpose-built rugby facility featuring gender-neutral changerooms, clubroom, dedicated rugby pitch with LED lighting providing 100 lux, commercial kitchen, bar space for 150 people, sheltered viewing deck, car parking, and internal roads. The facility supports rugby union, touch football, and primary school sporting programs. Officially opened in June 2024, the precinct accommodates three touch football pitches and has become the best rugby playing surface in South Australia. Designed by Dash Architects and built by Bishop Building.
1,255 residents of Angaston are employed, from a labour force of 1,281. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 62.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,045, about 84% 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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Angaston features a skilled workforce with high representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors, an unemployment rate of only 2.0%, and estimated job growth of 4.6% over the past year, according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 1,255 residents employed, while the local unemployment rate was 3.4% lower than the 5.5% rate in Regional SA, and the participation rate was typical (62.7% versus 58.4% in Regional SA). Census returns indicate that a low 13.1% of residents worked from home, although these figures may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and agriculture, forestry & fishing. The locality displays a strong concentration in manufacturing, where the share of employment is 2.8 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs only 9.2% of the local workforce, which is below the 14.5% recorded for Regional SA. Comparing the number of working residents to the local job count suggests that local employment opportunities are limited. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the 12 months to March 2026 shows that employment rose by 4.6% and the labour force expanded by 4.2%, which led to a 0.4 percentage point decline in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional SA recorded employment growth of 1.2% and labour force expansion of 2.6%, resulting in a 1.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on future demand trends. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by industry. Applying these industry trends to the local employment structure suggests that employment in Angaston would rise by 4.5% over five years and 11.1% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Angaston is $1,309 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $733 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,299 a year against an average of $57,772. 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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Postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows a median taxpayer income of $47,299 and an average of $57,772 in the suburb of Angaston. These figures are below the national average and contrast with Regional SA's median of $48,920 and average of $58,933. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $52,109 (median) and $63,647 (average) by March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Angaston are modest, ranking between the 20th and 35th percentiles.
Income distribution data shows the $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket is the largest, containing 27.6% of the population (673 individuals), whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 27.5%. Although housing outlays are low with residents keeping 86.9% of their income, total disposable income sits at only the 25th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Angaston had 889 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 4% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $249 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,343 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the dwelling structure in Angaston consisted of 81.3% houses and 18.7% other housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings in Regional SA. Home ownership rates in Angaston were slightly behind the Regional SA level at 39.5%, with remaining homes either being purchased with a mortgage (34.5%) or occupied by renters (26.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,343 was notably higher than the Regional SA average of $1,153, while the median weekly rent was $249 compared to $220 in Regional SA.
On a national level, Angaston's mortgage payments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are considerably below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Angaston counted 889 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 986 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 29% 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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Families comprise the majority of households at 69.1%, which is made up of 26.3% couples with children, 31.6% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. The remaining 30.9% consists of non-family households, with lone person households representing 29.1% and group households accounting for 1.7% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people matches the Regional SA average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.8% of adults in Angaston hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 347 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,045 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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The educational characteristics of the area are distinctive compared to the wider region, with university graduation rates (22.8% of residents aged 15+) tracking ahead of both the SA4 average of 13.8% and the Rest of SA average of 13.9%, showing a strong local focus on tertiary education. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (26.6%).
Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 26.5% of local residents participating in study. This includes 13.2% in primary schools, 6.4% in secondary schools, and 2.4% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Angaston means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.5% of residents in Angaston report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 demonstrate favorable outcomes for local residents, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality rates and medical conditions showing results that align with national averages. The prevalence of common health issues is standard across both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of the population (~1,217 people) compared to a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 9.8% and 10.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 66.5% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA.
Working-age individuals show a higher-than-average incidence of chronic conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.0% of the community (610 people), which is lower than the 27.1% average in Regional SA. Health standards among these seniors are above average, with national rankings exceeding those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Angaston is largely Australian-born, at 88.6% of residents, with 2.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.3%) and Australian (26.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Angaston has lower cultural diversity metrics than average, with 88.6% of residents born in Australia, 92.2% holding citizenship, and 97.8% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 48.3% of the local population, compared to 45.2% in Regional SA. In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 31.3%, Australian at 26.1% (which is below the regional average of 31.3%), and German at 17.1% (which is significantly higher than the regional average of 8.2%). There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Hungarian ancestry is recorded at 0.6% (compared to 0.1% regionally), Polish at 0.8% (compared to 0.4% regionally), and French at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Angaston is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 19.6% 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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Angaston's median age of 46 is close to the Regional SA average of 47 and well above the national median of 38. The 5 - 14 age group is well-represented at 12.7% compared to Regional SA, while the 25 - 34 cohort has a lower share at 8.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 8.8% to 10.9%, and the 75 to 84 bracket increased from 7.4% to 8.8%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.4% to 12.7% and the 45 to 54 group fell from 13.8% to 12.4%.
Projections indicate significant shifts in the age structure by 2041, with the 75 to 84 group expected to see strong growth of 93 people (43%) to reach 308 from 214, while the 5 to 14 age group is projected to grow by a modest 4% (13 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Angaston
9 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 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
| 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) | 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 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 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 — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,202 at the 2021 Census → 2,442 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 (SAL40029). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.