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The median house price in Avondale (NSW) is $1.10m, with units at $775k. House values have moved 9.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Avondale (NSW) has an estimated 1,685 residents. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 94% of areas nationally. Density is about 92 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population revisions alongside 94 validated new addresses recorded following the Census, the suburb of Avondale (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 1,685 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 10 people (0.6%) compared with the 1,695 people counted in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an estimated resident population of 1,659 determined by AreaSearch from the ABS ERP release in June 2025. With a population density sitting at 92 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per resident and capacity for future expansion.
Interstate migration served as the foremost growth driver, accounting for roughly 40.0% of recent population additions, even though natural increase and overseas migration also registered positive contributions. In projecting future population movements, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 using 2022 as their base, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 projections issued in 2022 with a 2021 base year. For the 2032 to 2041 period, age-specific growth rates from these datasets are applied locally. Across national regional benchmarks, the suburb of Avondale (NSW) is slated for above-median expansion, with aggregated SA2 modeling indicating an increase of 222 persons to 2041, which translates to overall growth of 11.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
66 new dwellings have been approved in Avondale (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 13 a year. That is 7.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. 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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AreaSearch's review of ABS residential building approvals across statistical areas shows Avondale averaging roughly 13 new dwelling approvals annually, totaling an estimated 66 homes authorized over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 through FY-25, with no new approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Given recent demographic contractions, current construction activity appears sufficient to satisfy buyer demand. Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $8.1 million during this financial year, reflecting a modest level of commercial building activity. Relative to Rest of NSW, building activity in Avondale remains elevated, tracking 35.0% higher per capita across the 5 year period.
While construction momentum has tapered recently, this volume continues to provide adequate buyer choice and support local real estate demand. Medium and high-density housing constitutes 60.0% of new residential development compared to 40.0% for detached houses. This pivot toward higher-density stock offers accessible price points for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors, marking a clear transition from the locality's existing stock of 72.0% houses, signaling constrained greenfield land availability and evolving demographic preferences for diversified housing options. Moving forward, projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate Avondale will expand by 196 residents through to 2041. At prevailing development rates, the local pipeline of residential construction should readily satisfy buyer requirements, maintaining supportive market conditions and creating potential for growth beyond initial estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Avondale (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Avondale (NSW), worth an estimated $415 million. A further 32 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.92 billion. 11 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning frameworks, and capital works exert a significant influence on neighborhood growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 local projects expected to affect the community, with major initiatives including the Cleveland Road Upgrade - Stage 1 (Fowlers Road South), West Dapto Sports Hub and Community Centre, West Dapto Urban Release Area, and Forestview at St Luke's Village.
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West Dapto Urban Release Area Water & Wastewater Servicing
Sydney Water is delivering comprehensive drinking water and wastewater infrastructure to support the West Dapto Urban Release Area. The scope includes over 100 kilometres of distribution mains, sewage pumping stations, reservoirs, and network connections linking to regional treatment assets. The scheme provides essential utility capacity for approximately 19,500 new homes across West Dapto and adjacent growth corridors.
Western Avenue to Marshall Street Extension (West Dapto Access)
Wollongong City Council project facilitating road corridor connections linking Western Avenue to Marshall Street via Avondale Road as part of the West Dapto Access Strategy. The planning proposal reclassified community land at Lot 49 DP 247895 to operational land to enable road dedication and construction works.
Avoca Park Estate
Avoca Park Estate is a multi-dwelling residential development comprising 92 townhouses by The Bathla Group offering three and four-bedroom layouts. Approved under DA-2020/1266 by Wollongong City Council, the development includes community facilities, open spaces, and internal roadway infrastructure. Civil works and staged construction are currently underway near Dapto town centre.
West Dapto Sports Hub and Community Centre
Multi-purpose sports and community facility featuring sporting fields, indoor courts, community meeting spaces, and recreational amenities to serve the growing West Dapto community.
Brooks Reach Central Precinct
Final residential precinct within the established Brooks Reach masterplanned community in Horsley, west of Dapto in the Illawarra. Stockland has been progressively releasing and registering the remaining lots at this site, part of the broader West Dapto Land Release Area, with new stages continuing to reach registration. The precinct provides approximately 170 additional house and land lots as the estate approaches completion, supported by an existing central park, cycle and walking paths, and links to surrounding Horsley amenities.
WestPoint Dapto
A DA-approved mixed-use development featuring 32 residential apartments (mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units), 432 sqm of commercial space, and 533 sqm of retail space in a multi-storey building. Total approved building area of 3,309 sqm. The site is located at the intersection of Bong Bong Road and Princes Highway, adjacent to Dapto Mall with major retailers including Coles, Woolworths and BIG W, and within walking distance of Dapto Train Station.
West Dapto Urban Release Area
The West Dapto Urban Release Area is a multi-decade growth project designed to deliver 19,500 new dwellings for approximately 60,000 residents. Spanning 4,700 hectares, the development includes eight future centers with major hubs at Bong Bong, Darkes, and Marshall Mount. As of May 2026, Stage 1 of the Cleveland Road upgrade (widening to four lanes) is complete. Major construction continues on West Dapto Road, which is undergoing extensive widening, culvert works, and utility relocation, with a scheduled reopening in mid-2026.The project is supported by a $1.57 billion infrastructure contribution plan focused on stormwater, transport, and community facilities.
Fair Views Estate
A residential land estate in Horsley offering lots from 450m2 to 669m2 for family homes, featuring escarpment views, close-knit community amenities, and proximity to schools, Dapto Train Station, and Lake Illawarra. Registered land is now selling with only a small number of lots remaining, priced from 499K to 649K AUD, and rebates of up to 50,000 AUD are available.
809 residents of Avondale (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 874. Unemployment sits at 7.4%, with participation at 63.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Avondale maintains a well-distributed labour market encompassing blue-collar and white-collar roles alongside solid representation in essential services. AreaSearch data compilations indicate a jobless rate of 7.4% and an estimated annual employment gain of 1.5%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 809, while the unemployment rate sits 3.3% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 63.2%, compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records also indicate that 24.0% of workers performed their roles from home, a metric potentially shaped by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors among local workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction stands out as a core local specialization, engaging a workforce proportion 1.4 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 0.5% of local employment, compared with 5.3% across Regional NSW. A Census ratio of 0.7 workers for every resident highlights an above-average concentration of local job opportunities. Analysis of ABS and SALM metrics aggregated across broader statistical geographies shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.5% and the labour pool grew by 2.2%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. Over the same period, Regional NSW witnessed an employment contraction of 0.9%, a 0.4% reduction in its labour force, and a 0.5 percentage points rise in unemployment. Long-term outlooks can be derived by applying national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 across the local workforce structure. Nationally, jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years; weighting these sector variations against Avondale's employment base suggests localized job gains of 6.5% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, noting this simple weighting model serves illustrative purposes without incorporating local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Avondale (NSW) is $1,524 a week (about $79,000 a year), with median personal income at $725 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,379 a year against an average of $69,504. 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 statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the median taxpayer income in Avondale at $56,379 and the average at $69,504, slightly exceeding nationwide figures and outperforming Regional NSW metrics of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $62,197 for median income and $76,677 for average income as of March 2026. Findings from the 2021 Census indicate personal, family, and household earnings sit in the modest 33rd to 37th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings tier encompasses 32.1% of residents (540 individuals), closely matching the regional share of 29.9%.
Local housing cost pressures remain pronounced, with retained income standing at 83.6%, placing the area in the 37th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Avondale (NSW) had 663 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 0% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,903 a month. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data shows Avondale's residential fabric composed of 71.5% separate houses and 28.5% semi-detached, apartment, and other dwelling formats, contrasting with 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Outright home ownership stands at 34.6%, trailing the wider region, while 39.1% of properties carry a mortgage and 26.3% are tenanted. Typical monthly mortgage payments in Avondale were $1,903, higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, whereas median weekly rent was $300, below the regional figure of $330. Nationally, Avondale's mortgage costs exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, while rental rates remain substantially lower than the nationwide median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Avondale (NSW) counted 663 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 26% 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 constitute 73.3% of local households, encompassing 28.8% couples with children, 28.4% couples without children, and 13.7% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 26.7%, consisting of 25.5% lone person dwellings and 2.1% group households. The average household size stands at 2.4 people, matching Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.6% of adults in Avondale (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 10.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 34.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment profiles show university qualification rates in the area at 14.6%, tracking below the NSW statewide level of 32.2%. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 10.5%, graduate diplomas stand at 2.1%, and postgraduate awards comprise 2.0%. Vocational training constitutes a major strength, with 45.1% of citizens aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including 34.1% with certificates and 11.0% with advanced diplomas. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 26.0% of the population actively enrolled in an educational institution. This cohort comprises 8.4% attending primary school, 6.6% in secondary education, and 2.8% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Avondale (NSW) reaches 16 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 240 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. 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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Avondale contains 16 operational public transport stops served exclusively by bus routes. These stops accommodate 6 distinct routes delivering 238 weekly passenger trips. Proximity to transit is notable, with the average distance to a stop measuring 178 meters. Private vehicle transport serves as the primary commuter method at 96%, with vehicle ownership averaging 1.5 per household. In addition, 24.0% of local workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19. Transit services run at an average rate of 34 trips daily across the network, providing approximately 14 trips each week per bus stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.7% of residents in Avondale (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality statistics indicate notable health challenges in Avondale across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance membership remains relatively strong, covering approximately 54% of the community (~916 people), which exceeds the 51.9% proportion observed throughout Regional NSW. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 9.9 and 9.5% of residents respectively, whereas 63.7% of the populace reported no long-term health issues, in line with 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 19.2% of the local population (323 people), compared to 23.3% regionally, with health rankings among older residents aligning closely with broader population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Avondale (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 84.6% of residents, with 7.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.6%) and Australian (27.2%). 3.4% 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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Avondale registers below-average levels of cultural diversity, with 84.6% of residents born domestically, 91.9% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.5% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation, adhered to by 56.1% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of parental lineage, the primary ancestries in Avondale are English (31.6%), Australian (27.2%), and Scottish (7.5%). Certain smaller cultural cohorts show pronounced local concentrations, with Macedonian ancestry representing 1.9% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Spanish comprising 1.2% (against 0.3% regionally), and Hungarian accounting for 0.6% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Avondale (NSW) is 40. 25.2% 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 profile in the suburb of Avondale (NSW) leans young. Estimates to August 2026 indicate that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) make up 29.1% of the population, exceeding the 23.5% benchmark for Regional NSW, while seniors aged 65+ comprise 19.2%, below the wider region's 23.3%. The median age is estimated by AreaSearch at 40 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 3 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 recorded at the Census. The 25 - 44 age category has grown from 26.2% at the Census to 29.1%, and is forecast to capture the majority of future growth, adding 121 residents (25%) to reach 611 by 2041.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Avondale (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
| 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 | Sep 2026 last month all 4 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 — 94 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,695 at the 2021 Census → 1,685 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 (SAL10117). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.