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Australind has an estimated 18,324 residents, up from 15,988 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,336 people, or 14.6%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 384 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 40.0% of that increase. That puts 796 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 regional ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Australind has an estimated population of roughly 18,324 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 15,988 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 2,336 people (14.6%). This adjustment stems from an estimated resident count of 18,303 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP figures, supplemented by 384 validated new addresses established post-Census. Consequently, the suburb of Australind records a population density of 795 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study areas.
With a 14.6% expansion since the 2021 census, the suburb outpaced the national benchmark (9.5%) as well as the broader SA3 territory, positioning it at the forefront of regional growth. Natural increase served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 40.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and interstate migration also delivered positive inflows. SA2-level demographic projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (benchmarked to 2022) form the baseline for AreaSearch's forward estimates. For uncovered SA2 zones or post-2032 horizons, age-cohort growth models from the ABS 2023 Greater Capital Region dataset (benchmarked to 2022) are applied. On the basis of these structural trends, the suburb of Australind is projected to outperform the median growth pace of non-metropolitan Australian locations, gaining an estimated 3,298 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 projections, which equates to a cumulative 17.9% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
816 new dwellings have been approved in Australind over the past five years, an average of 163 a year. That places the area in the 92nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 9 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 133 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 75, well below 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals compiled from statistical zones shows that Australind averages roughly 163 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 816 approved homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 75 recorded to date in FY-25. Over this same period (between FY-21 and FY-25), an average of 3.1 incoming residents arrived for every dwelling constructed, creating significant demand pressure over supply that typically fuels price growth and buyer competition, while newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $428,000. Additionally, $22.1 million in commercial building permits have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to steady non-residential development.
Development levels in Australind track 40.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period relative to Rest of WA, providing diverse buyer choices while reinforcing property values. The building profile is heavily weighted toward detached dwellings at 97.0%, compared to 3.0% attached dwellings, maintaining a low-density suburban landscape favored by buyers seeking space. An approval density of approximately 134 people per approval reflects an active growth environment. According to forward estimates, Australind is set to add 3,277 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly figure. If prevailing residential development volumes persist, incoming housing stock appears well positioned to satisfy demand, creating supportive purchasing conditions and potentially enabling demographic gains beyond baseline forecasts.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Australind, worth an estimated $311 million. A further 55 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.3 billion. 21 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. 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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Urban performance is heavily shaped by civic infrastructure investment, regional initiatives, and development planning. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 9 impactful projects across the locality, highlighting Treendale Home + Lifestyle Centre, Australind Community Precinct, Australind Senior High School Upgrade, and Kingston at Australind as focal developments detailed in the overview below.
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Kingston at Australind
A premier 1400 lot residential subdivision on a 185 hectare site featuring extensive community infrastructure. The estate integrates Kingston Primary School, Our Lady of Mercy College nearby, and the Leschenault Leisure Centre. It is bounded by the Brunswick River and the Australind Bypass, offering a variety of housing styles and lifestyle amenities including lush parklands and a neighbourhood shopping centre.
Australind Community Precinct
A 23.1 million dollar community hub creating a civic heart for Australind, featuring a new library, council administration facilities, community meeting spaces, cultural activities areas, cafe/bookshop, council chambers, and landscaped courtyards. The master plan includes connection to Ridley Place Foreshore, creation of a new high street with mixed-use development, and retention of heritage elements. Designed by Gresley Abas in partnership with CCS Strategic.
Treendale Home + Lifestyle Centre
Major retail and showroom development combining retail and large format showrooms directly connecting to Treendale Shopping Centre. The centre features 10 showroom tenancies and multiple retail/food & beverage spaces, with major tenants including Revo Fitness, Sports Power, PetStock, Red Dot Home, Furniture Gallery, and Hip Pocket. Construction completed in early 2025 with tenant handover underway.
Treendale Residential Estate
Master-planned residential community in Australind featuring staged land releases, family housing, parklands, river frontage, neighbourhood facilities and supporting retail and community infrastructure. Development continues through multiple active land release stages with new lots currently being marketed.
Australind Senior High School Upgrade
$15 million upgrade to provide new double-storey classroom building, science and design and technology facilities including the stage two Bilya Wing named after the Noongar word for river.
Australind Jetty Rebuild
Complete rebuild and refurbishment of the iconic Australind Jetty, a 1km-long tourist attraction extending into the Leschenault Estuary. Originally built in the 1960s for a titanium extraction plant, the jetty was rebuilt with new composite decking made from 100% recycled materials, disability access ramp, refurbished timber piles encased in concrete, and new footbridges. Reopened in December 2023 after being closed due to safety concerns.
Leschenault Leisure Centre Expansion
A $30 million major expansion of the Leschenault Leisure Centre to meet the needs of the growing Harvey Region. The project includes the construction of two additional indoor multi-purpose courts (bringing the total to four), expanded gym and fitness areas, a new creche, and upgraded change rooms. Key features include spectator seating with a retractable grandstand to triple capacity, a mezzanine function space with viewing platforms, and dedicated facilities for umpires and coaches. The upgrades are designed to host state-level basketball and netball competitions and ensure the facility meets modern safety and accessibility standards.
Parkridge Estate
Masterplanned residential estate adjacent to the Collie River in Eaton delivering multiple stages of serviced lots (R20-R40). Active land releases continue (Stage 4 titles targeted for Dec-Jan) while a structure plan amendment lodged in 2023 was refused by WAPC and is currently under SAT-led reconsideration. Civil works for earlier stages have been delivered.
9,762 residents of Australind are employed, from a labour force of 10,007. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 69.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% 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 14,339, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Australind maintains a balanced employment base across blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by notable manufacturing and industrial footprints, an unemployment rate of merely 2.4%, and an annual employment expansion of 1.1% based on AreaSearch statistical area data. As of March 2026, 9,762 residents are employed, with unemployment tracking 1.1% below the 3.5% rate in Regional WA, alongside healthy labour participation (69.5% versus 65.4% across Regional WA). Census data recorded a modest 4.3% of workers based at home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time should be noted. Resident employment centers primarily on health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing.
Notably, local specialization in manufacturing is pronounced, exhibiting an industry share 2.1 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents a smaller share locally at 1.9% compared to 9.3% across the wider region. When comparing resident workers to local jobs recorded in the Census, local job openings within the boundary appear constrained. Review of SALM and ABS figures aggregated from wider statistical districts indicates that during the 12 months to March 2026, jobs grew by 1.1% while the workforce expanded by 1.3%, lifting local unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same span, Regional WA registered a 0.1% employment reduction, a 0.3% workforce rise, and a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. Further context on future labor requirements in Australind is available through Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been aligned to Australind's specific industry distribution to estimate local trajectories. Against national projected gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, structural sector shifts vary; mapping these sectoral projections to Australind's profile suggests local employment gains of 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (note that this reflects an illustrative weighted projection without localized demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Australind is $1,856 a week (about $97,000 a year), with median personal income at $797 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,965 a year against an average of $72,909. 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 for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Australind generates incomes above national averages, with a median of $57,965 and an average of $72,909. These compare with Regional WA benchmarks of a $59,973 median and a $74,392 average. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated levels reach approximately $64,301 (median) and $80,878 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, Census earnings sit around the 52nd percentile nationally. The dominant earnings cohort consists of 35.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (6,523 residents), mirroring the broader regional share of 31.1%.
Non-housing expenditure capacity remains high at 85.2% of income, placing the locality in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Australind had 5,598 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 1% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,712 a month. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Australind were partitioned into 93.9% separate houses and 6.1% alternative types (apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Regional WA's distribution of 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Australind stood at 27.9%, trailing Regional WA, with remaining homes occupied under a mortgage (50.6%) or leased (21.4%). Local median monthly mortgage payments reached $1,712, exceeding the Regional WA median of $1,560, while median weekly rent was $350 versus $265 across Regional WA. In a national context, mortgage costs in Australind remain below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents sit beneath the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Australind counted 5,598 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 6,416 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 78.3%, broken down into couples with children (35.4%), couples without children (29.9%), and single parent families (12.3%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households representing 19.7% and group arrangements totaling 2.1%. The typical household size stands at 2.7 people, exceeding the Regional WA average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.8% of adults in Australind hold a university qualification, including 11.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.8% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 4,585 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 987 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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Higher education rates in the area present a structural gap, as only 14.8% of residents hold university qualifications compared to the 30.4% Australian average. This creates a clear focus for future educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 11.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.8%). Conversely, vocational and technical training is widespread, with 45.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of certificates (35.8%) and advanced diplomas (9.6%). General learning engagement is robust, with 30.3% of the community undertaking formal studies. This total includes 12.5% attending primary schools, 9.9% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.0% in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Australind reaches 89 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 220 services a week. The typical home sits about 250 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local transit networks feature 89 active transport stops in Australind offering bus connectivity. These facilities are supported by 6 individual routes that provide an aggregate of 223 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average distance of 254 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting its suburban character, commuting is primarily outward-bound, with private car travel dominating at 91%, followed by 5% commuting by bus. Household vehicle availability averages 1.7 per dwelling, while a modest 4.3% worked from home at the 2021 Census under possible COVID-19 influences.
Transit schedules deliver an average of 31 trips per day over the broader network, providing approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.4% of residents in Australind report no long-term health condition. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 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 across Australind present an encouraging picture, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic conditions matching broader national trends, showing standard condition rates across older and younger demographics alike, alongside a substantial private health insurance rate covering approximately 56% of the population (~10,288 people). Mental health conditions and asthma were identified as the most prevalent health issues, reported by 8.6 and 8.1% of the population, respectively, while 69.4% indicated having no diagnosed health conditions, comparable to the 69.3% share across Regional WA. Working-age resident health metrics align with standard levels.
The senior demographic (aged 65 and over) accounts for 17.9% of residents (3,279 people), which is lower than the 19.1% share in Regional WA, with senior health outcomes registering above average and outpacing national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Australind is largely Australian-born, at 79.9% of residents, with 7.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.0%) and Australian (29.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures for Australind sit below broad norms, with Australian-born residents accounting for 79.9%, Australian citizens making up 88.2%, and 92.7% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation at 42.6% of residents. The most noticeable relative deviation is observed in Islam, representing 0.7% of the community against 0.8% in Regional WA. Looking at ancestral backgrounds (based on parental country of birth), the primary ancestries in Australind are English (33.0%), Australian (29.3%), and Scottish (7.1%). Notable variations among other backgrounds include Maori at 1.7% in Australind (versus 1.0% across the region), South Australian at 0.9% (versus 0.6%), and New Zealand ancestry at 1.0% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Australind is 36. 24.4% 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 demographic structure of Australind leans toward younger demographics. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that 33.6% of the population comprises children and youth (0 - 24), compared to 29.1% across Regional WA, while those in the 45 - 64 age bracket represent 22.0% versus 25.2% regionally. The estimated median age in AreaSearch's August 2026 assessment is 36, identical to the 2021 Census and 4 years lower than the Regional WA figure of 40 at the same Census. Among broader demographics, the most prominent post-Census increase occurred among retirees and seniors (65+), shifting from 15.2% to an estimated 17.9%.
Looking ahead to 2041, adults aged 25 - 44 are projected to drive the majority of demographic growth, expanding by 1,576 residents (32%) to reach a total of 6,450.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Australind
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 5 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 384 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (15,988 at the 2021 Census → 18,324 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 (SAL50039). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.