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The median house price in Artarmon is $3.60m, with units at $1.13m. House values have moved 1.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Artarmon has an estimated 9,921 residents, up from 9,417 at the 2021 Census — a change of 504 people, or 5.4%. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 3,921 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS broader regional figures alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Artarmon is home to an estimated 9,921 individuals as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 9,417 people, this represents an addition of 504 people (5.4%). This demographic shift is based on the 9,921 resident count established by AreaSearch using ABS ERP data from June 2025 in combination with 26 validated new addresses logged after the Census date. With a density of 3,921 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Artarmon ranks within the upper 10% of areas evaluated nationally by AreaSearch, underscoring intense local land demand.
The 5.4% expansion since census trails the broader SA4 region (5.9%) by just 0.5 percentage points, highlighting sound growth momentum. The suburb of Artarmon's population gains were mostly driven by overseas migration, which generated roughly 82.0% of recent net growth. Projections developed by ABS/Geoscience Australia from 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 locations, supplemented where needed by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 using 2021 as the starting point. These grouped age-bracket trends extend across all locations from 2032 to 2041. Based on expected demographic patterns, growth in the suburb of Artarmon is projected to sit in the lower quartile nationwide, gaining 352 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, which equates to an overall 3.5% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
36 new dwellings have been approved in Artarmon over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 0.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that the property development pipeline in Artarmon yields roughly 7 residential approvals per year. Across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction approval was granted for an estimated 36 homes, with no new approvals recorded so far in FY-25. Given recent demographic contractions, this pace of residential construction has remained relatively balanced for prospective buyers. Additionally, commercial development activity has tracked at a moderate volume, registering $22.1 million in commercial approvals during the current financial year. Per capita residential construction in Artarmon remains highly subdued compared to Greater Sydney, tracking 89.0% below regional average per person.
Such low volumes of new building work often support prices and heighten demand for existing dwellings, while sitting beneath national building benchmarks due to planning constraints and local market maturity. The incoming residential supply pipeline is heavily tilted toward medium and high-density housing at 83.0%, with detached dwellings making up the remaining 17.0%. This tilt toward denser urban projects offers viable entry points for first-home purchasers, downsizers, and investors. A high ratio of around 1414 people per dwelling approval further underlines the mature state of this urban market. Longer-term urban projections indicate Artarmon will add 352 residents through to 2041 based on current AreaSearch quarterly estimates. If local building approvals remain at current restrained levels, future housing creation could fall behind population needs, tightening supply, intensifying buyer rivalry, and bolstering dwelling values.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Artarmon, worth an estimated $878 million. A further 109 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $38.6 billion. 26 are already under construction and 52 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Capital investments, planning strategies, and major civic projects heavily shape future neighborhood outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 24 projects poised to influence the locality, led by key undertakings such as Goodman Artarmon Data Centre, Waterstone St Leonards, Areas 18-20 St Leonards South, and Abbott Road Affordable Housing, with detailed analysis provided below.
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Goodman Artarmon Data Centre
Major data centre development by Goodman Group on former ABC studios site. Seven-storey, 80MW facility on 1.4ha site with $845.85 million investment.
Abbott Road Affordable Housing
Development of a council-owned site for affordable housing, comprising a 3-storey residential flat building with 12 affordable units (9 x 2-bedroom, 3 x 3-bedroom), basement car parking, and communal open space. The Development Application (DA) was approved in September 2023. However, the tender process was cancelled in May 2025 due to state government planning control changes, and the project is currently under review to investigate alternative options or a partnership approach.
Areas 18-20 St Leonards South
Residential development within the St Leonards South precinct, involving demolition of existing structures and construction of five residential flat buildings with 207 apartments, basement parking, and communal open space, contributing to urban renewal and increased housing density.
Coronation Archer Street Chatswood
A $250 million, 32-storey State Significant Development delivering over 150 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments and penthouses, including 41 affordable units. Ground-level podium provides approximately 2,500sqm of retail and commercial space. A heritage-listed building on site is sensitively restored for fine dining and wellness uses, complemented by communal landscaped open space. Designed by Woods Bagot. Groundbreaking occurred April 2025 with completion targeted Q1 2027.
The Quarry Naremburn
Boutique collection of 28 luxury apartments and townhouses set within a landscaped former quarry site in Naremburn. The project is currently under construction.
Northcote Collective Naremburn
A $22 million mixed-use development with apartments, business and retail space in a part-four, part-eight storey building. Includes rooftop communal space, replacing a planned childcare facility. Offering 96 parking spots.
64 Hampden Road Shop-Top Housing
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a new 5-storey shop-top housing development (DA-2023/273) with ground-floor commercial/retail space and 18 residential apartments on the floors above, along with communal open space and car parking facilities. The development was approved by the Willoughby Local Planning Panel on March 11, 2025.
Aurora Willoughby
Boutique collection of 12 luxury 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments setting a new benchmark in high-end living. Inspired by nature and defined by architectural elegance, featuring contemporary design with premium finishes and landscaped spaces integrated with natural surroundings. Developed by Sun Property Group with Datlas as builder, featuring sophisticated light-filled interiors, open-plan entertaining spaces, generous terraces, and hanging gardens. Located at the gateway to Willoughby village with proximity to transport connectivity.
5,651 residents of Artarmon are employed, from a labour force of 5,871. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 71.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,962, about 110% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Artarmon's labour market is characterised by a highly skilled talent pool, an unemployment rate of only 3.7%, and an estimated 3.7% growth in jobs over the past year based on statistical area figures aggregated by AreaSearch, with the tech sector showing distinct prominence. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 5,651, while the jobless rate tracked 0.4% below Greater Sydney's 4.1%. Labour force participation stood at a solid 71.1% compared to Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records show 62.0% of local workers operated from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
Local workers are predominantly engaged in professional & technical services, finance & insurance, and health care & social assistance. Workforce representation in professional & technical fields is especially heavy, reaching 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, construction jobs are under-indexed locally, absorbing only 3.9% of Artarmon's workforce against 8.6% across Greater Sydney. A strong employment base within the suburb is evidenced by the Census ratio of 0.8 workers for each resident. According to AreaSearch synthesis of ABS and SALM data across broader statistical geographies, the 12 months to March 2026 saw local jobs increase by 3.7% alongside a 1.4% expansion in the labour force, which lowered the unemployment rate by 2.1 percentage points. Over the same period, Greater Sydney experienced 1.9% employment growth, a 1.9% lift in the workforce, and a slight jobless decline. Additional forward guidance from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections outlines broad industry trajectories across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector outcomes vary widely. Applying these industry trajectories across Artarmon's local workforce composition indicates prospective employment expansion of 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years (note this is an illustrative weighted projection and excludes localised population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Artarmon is $2,420 a week (about $126,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,202 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,783 a year against an average of $101,047. The average runs 51% 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in the suburb of Artarmon at $66,783 and the average at $101,047. These figures notably outpace the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003, sitting high on a national scale. Incorporating a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 adjusts estimated earnings to roughly $73,675 (median) and $111,475 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positions local household, family, and individual incomes between the 88th and 91st percentiles across the country.
Earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 per week account for 29.4% of local residents (2,916 individuals), mirroring the 30.9% share seen regionally. Furthermore, 41.3% earn above $3,000/week, demonstrating substantial local earning power. Residential costs absorb 17.3% of income, yet robust wages sustain disposable income at the 85th percentile and support a SEIFA income placement in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Artarmon had 3,629 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 23% detached houses and 69% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $525 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,772 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential accommodation in Artarmon at the latest Census was split between 22.6% separate houses and 77.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 25.3%, lower than the Sydney metro benchmark, with mortgaged properties making up 23.7% and rented properties accounting for 51.0%. Monthly mortgage commitments averaged a median of $2,772, comfortably exceeding the Sydney metro figure of $2,427 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median rental payments reached $525 per week, noticeably higher than the Sydney metro level of $470 and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Artarmon counted 3,629 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,823 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the majority of living arrangements at 69.4%, comprising couples with children at 36.4%, couples without children at 22.6%, and single parent families at 9.0%. Non-family living situations represent 30.6%, with single-person residences at 25.2% and group households at 5.4%. The average home accommodates a median of 2.5 people, tracking below the Greater Sydney mark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.2% of adults in Artarmon hold a university qualification, including 36.6% with a bachelor degree and 20.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 7.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,489 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,142 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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Academic credentials in Artarmon are exceptionally strong, with 61.2% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared against 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% in Australia. Holding a bachelor degree is the most common path at 36.6%, alongside 20.5% with postgraduate degrees and 4.1% possessing graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational qualifications are held by 17.5% of people aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (7.8%). Study enrollment remains prominent throughout the community, with 32.2% of residents undertaking formal coursework. Specifically, 11.6% attend primary school, 6.9% are enrolled in tertiary studies, and 6.7% participate in secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Artarmon reaches 34 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 7,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.6 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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Commuters in Artarmon are served by 34 public transit stops covering both train and bus options. A network of 30 distinct routes delivers 7,783 weekly passenger trips across the suburb. Stop proximity is rated as excellent, with dwellings positioned an average of 182 meters from boarding locations. Outbound travel dominates local movement, with private vehicles accounting for 55% of journeys, train transport taking 25%, and walking representing 10%. Vehicle access is modest, averaging 0.6 per dwelling below regional norms, while 62.0% worked from home at the 2021 Census during COVID-19.
Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 1,111 trips per day across the network, translating to around 228 weekly trips at each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
79.2% of residents in Artarmon report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 90% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality indicate exceptional public health indicators across Artarmon, showing low prevalence of major conditions across every demographic tier. Private health insurance participation is notably elevated, covering approximately 67% of residents (6,622 people). This significantly surpasses Greater Sydney at 59.9% and the broader Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments locally, recorded among 6.1 and 5.6% of residents respectively, whereas 79.2% reported being free from any medical condition, outperforming Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 13.5% of the local population (1,339 people), compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes within this older cohort remain robust, aligning closely with wider national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.4% of Artarmon residents were born overseas and 47.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 90% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (20.3%) and English (16.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Artarmon displays a rich multicultural footprint, with 51.4% of residents born abroad and 47.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the most widely held faith at 35.3% of the population. In relative terms, Judaism shows a distinctive local profile at 0.8% of the community, matching the 0.8% share recorded across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental lineage, Chinese heritage leads local ancestry at 20.3%, far exceeding the regional benchmark of 8.4%, followed by English at 16.5% and Other backgrounds at 16.2%. Several other communities show notable representation, including Korean residents at 1.7% (compared to 1.1% across the region), Indian ancestry at 7.1% (versus 3.6%), and Russian heritage at 0.5% (against 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Artarmon is 37. 29.3% 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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Artarmon features a younger demographic composition than the broader metropolitan area. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 35.3% of the community as at August 2026, above the Greater Sydney mark of 31.4%, while elderly and retired residents (65+) constitute 13.5% compared to 15.5% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 37 as at August 2026, matching both the 2021 Census level and Greater Sydney's 37 recorded at that same Census. Looking toward 2041, retirees and elderly brackets will drive local growth, increasing by 652 residents (49%) to 1,991, whereas young adults, children, middle-aged groups, and younger retirees are forecast to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Artarmon
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
| 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 | 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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 6 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,417 at the 2021 Census → 9,921 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 (SAL10091). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.