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Banksia Park has an estimated 3,399 residents, up from 3,346 at the 2021 Census — a change of 53 people, or 1.6%. That puts 1,708 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 broader regional ABS population releases alongside validated new addresses logged following the Census, the suburb of Banksia Park records an estimated population of approximately 3,399 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an addition of 53 people (1.6%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,346 people. Such movement is calculated from a resident base of 3,396 determined by AreaSearch after assessing the ABS ERP data from June 2025, combined with 7 post-Census validated new addresses. Living density stands at 1,708 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level observed across AreaSearch's nationwide assessments.
Furthermore, post-Census growth of 1.6% in the suburb of Banksia Park remains within 2.5 percentage points of the wider SA3 territory (4.1%), illustrating resilient demographic momentum. Natural increase served as the primary contributor to local expansion, generating roughly 67.0% of recent population additions. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch across each SA2 locality. Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for timeframes following 2032, South Australian State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort projections from 2023 (utilizing 2021 data) are incorporated through weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 zones. Looking ahead, the suburb of Banksia Park is slated to experience population expansion tracking above the national median, gaining 424 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 forecasts to register an overall 16-year increase of 12.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
54 new dwellings have been approved in Banksia Park over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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AreaSearch's review of ABS residential approval statistics allocated across statistical zones indicates that Banksia Park records an annual mean of roughly 10 dwelling approvals, comprising an estimated 54 residences consented across the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with 4 recorded to date in FY-25. The ratio of 1.1 inbound residents per approved home throughout the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) indicates well-aligned supply and demand conditions, with recent figures adjusting to -1.5 people per dwelling over the prior 2 financial years to reinforce balance.
Typical construction costs for newly built homes stand at $347,000. Meanwhile, non-residential approvals during the current financial year total $661,000, pointing to subdued commercial building activity. Relative to Greater Adelaide, building volumes in Banksia Park are substantially subdued, registering 64.0% below the regional per-capita baseline. This constrained supply pipeline typically underpins established property valuations and local demand. Activity levels also trail national benchmarks, reflecting a mature residential setting with potential zoning or space limitations. All recent residential activity consists of separate detached dwellings, preserving the suburban character through spacious family accommodation, while a metric of roughly 848 people per approval confirms the mature profile of the locality. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Banksia Park is forecast to add 421 residents by 2041. Should building output continue at its current tempo, additions to the housing stock could fail to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and supporting upward price movement.
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 27 current infrastructure and development projects close to Banksia Park, worth an estimated $1.7 billion. 5 are already under construction and 5 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. 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 and public infrastructure schemes play a major role in shaping regional evolution. AreaSearch has identified no major infrastructure projects currently planned with a direct bearing on the local district. Broader surrounding initiatives include the Tea Tree Gully Sustainable Sewers Program, Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals, Northern Adelaide Transport Study, and Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme.
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Tea Tree Gully Sustainable Sewers Program
SA Water program to transfer approximately 4,700 properties in the City of Tea Tree Gully from a council run Community Wastewater Management System with on site septic tanks to a modern sewer network. Delivery is being rolled out in zones between 2022 and 2028 to improve service reliability and public health outcomes.
Sunnybrook Estate
Sunnybrook Estate is a boutique residential land subdivision in the established Sunnybrook precinct of Wynn Vale. Earlier stages are complete and the final premium allotments are under construction, delivering around 48 new detached homes close to local shops, schools and parklands.
Golden Grove Master Planned Stage 2
Second stage development seeking to rezone land south of One Tree Hill Road from Rural Living Zone to Master Planned Neighbourhood Zone and Employment Zone. The proposal aims to create approximately 450 additional allotments to complement the Stage 1 development, offering generously sized plots where residents can choose their own builders.
Illyarrie Reserve Enhancement
Enhancements to Illyarrie Reserve, a major park in Surrey Downs. A draft master plan has been developed which includes a proposed new indoor training facility for the Golden Grove Central Districts Baseball Club (GGCDBC) and other improvements to the open space.
Golden Grove Neighbourhood Code Amendment
A planning policy review and code amendment initiated by the City of Tea Tree Gully to update development standards and zoning overlays for established residential areas across Golden Grove. The proposal reviews allotment sizes, setback requirements, and residential infill policies to protect neighbourhood character while accommodating measured growth.
Tilley Recreation Park Indoor Training Facility & Clubrooms
Redevelopment and construction of a modern multi-use flexible clubroom and sporting facility at Tilley Recreation Park for the Tea Tree Gully City Soccer Club. The project includes four unisex changerooms, umpire and medical rooms, clubrooms, an undercover viewing area, enhanced public amenities, viewing mounds, additional green space, and integrated public art elements. Delivered by City of Tea Tree Gully in partnership with Sarah Constructions.
Wynn Vale Grove Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Proposed expansion and refurbishment of the Wynn Vale Grove Shopping Centre including upgraded retail tenancies, expansion of the existing medical centre, improved pedestrian access, landscaping and a reconfigured car park. As of mid-2026 the proposal remains in the planning phase with no confirmed construction commencement publicly announced.
Telstra Mobile Phone Tower Hope Valley
Construction and operation of a 30 m Telstra mobile phone monopole and equipment shelter on a leased portion of the Hope Valley Sports Area to improve 4G and 5G mobile coverage and capacity for Hope Valley and nearby suburbs, under a long term lease from the City of Tea Tree Gully with options for extension.
1,780 residents of Banksia Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,820. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,546, about 75% 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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Banksia Park features a well-credentialed resident labour base with solid representation across key public and essential services, accompanied by an unemployment rate of only 2.1% alongside steady job metrics over the preceding year according to AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, employed residents number 1,780, with local unemployment sitting 1.7% lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8% and labour participation aligning closely with the 66.4% regional benchmark. Census figures show a modest 10.7% of employed locals working remotely, though pandemic-related lockdown measures should be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors among local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The community exhibits a distinct specialization in construction, where workforce concentration reaches 1.6 times the regional norm. Conversely, health care & social assistance displays lower representation, accounting for 15.8% of local workers compared with 17.7% across Greater Adelaide. Given its residential orientation, internal employment opportunities appear sparse based on Census comparisons of local jobs versus resident workers. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment remained stable by 0.0% while labour force increased by 0.4%, resulting in unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Banksia Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Banksia Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Banksia Park is $1,799 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $794 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,172 a year against an average of $57,161. 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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Aggregated postcode ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a median taxpayer income of $51,172 and an average of $57,161 in the suburb of Banksia Park. These figures fall below Australian benchmarks, while Greater Adelaide records a higher median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023 produces updated estimates of approximately $56,376 (median) and $62,974 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places local household, family, and individual incomes around the national 50th percentile.
The single largest income bracket encompasses 37.9% of residents (1,288 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional share of 31.8%. After meeting shelter expenses, households retain 87.9% of their earnings, supporting robust purchasing power, while the area is positioned within the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Banksia Park had 1,242 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,550 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.9%. 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, the housing stock in Banksia Park is overwhelmingly comprised of separate houses at 99.7%, with other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats) accounting for just 0.3%, in sharp contrast to the metropolitan Adelaide mix of 75.2% standalone houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 39.2% compared to the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties represent 50.7% and rentals account for 10.2%. Monthly mortgage payments show a median of $1,550, sitting below the metropolitan benchmark of $1,562, whereas median weekly rent stands at $350, compared to $320 across Adelaide metro.
Nationally, local mortgage obligations remain markedly under the Australian median of $1,863, and rents sit below the countrywide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Banksia Park counted 1,242 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household landscape is heavily family-oriented, with family residences making up 80.2% of the total, divided into couples with children (36.5%), couples without children (31.4%), and single parent arrangements (11.3%). Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.8%, driven primarily by single-person dwellings at 19.2% alongside group households at 1.0%. The typical household size is 2.6 people, marginally exceeding the Greater Adelaide figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.6% of adults in Banksia Park hold a university qualification, including 15.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,265 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,021 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in Banksia Park sits below regional standards, with 21.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications relative to 30.4% across Australia, indicating opportunities for higher-level skill growth. Holders of bachelor degrees make up 15.3% of the community, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Technical and vocational credentials are widely held, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ attaining vocational qualifications, divided between certificates (28.9%) and advanced diplomas (11.2%). A substantial 26.4% of the local population is engaged in formal education. This enrollment consists of 10.9% attending primary schools, 7.0% in secondary education, and 3.8% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Banksia Park reaches 16 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 590 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Public transit coverage across Banksia Park features 16 operational stops served entirely by bus routes. These stops accommodate 6 distinct routes that provide a total of 593 weekly services. Accessibility is favorable, with residents situated an average of 261 meters from their nearest boarding point. Reflecting its residential character, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of journeys and bus transit capturing 9%. Vehicle ownership sits above the regional standard at 1.7 per household. Remote workers represented 10.7% of the workforce at the 2021 Census, subject to potential COVID-19 influences.
Public transport services maintain an average volume of 84 trips per day across all active routes, translating to roughly 37 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.8% of residents in Banksia Park report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 Banksia Park remain broadly favorable, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and morbidity aligning well with national benchmarks and showing low rates of common health conditions across both younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 50% of residents (~1,686 people), trailing the Greater Adelaide mark of 52.7% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments locally, affecting 8.5% and 8.1% of the community respectively, while 66.8% of residents report no chronic health conditions, comparable to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Health metrics for working-age locals align with broad norms. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.0% of the population (747 people), exceeding the 19.1% regional proportion, with older residents demonstrating above-average wellbeing that mirrors broad national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Banksia Park is largely Australian-born, at 81.6% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.7%) and Australian (27.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Measures of cultural diversity in Banksia Park track below typical averages, with 81.6% of residents born in Australia, 93.7% holding citizenship, and 94.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 44.4% of the population. Conversely, Judaism accounts for no recorded share of the local population, compared with 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding parental ancestry, the dominant heritages in Banksia Park are English (35.7%, noticeably above the 27.8% regional proportion), Australian (27.9%, exceeding the 22.8% regional share), and Scottish (7.1%). Divergences are also evident among other backgrounds, with German heritage recorded at 5.8% (versus 5.1% across the region), Dutch ancestry at 2.0% (compared to 1.2% regionally), and Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Banksia Park is 41. 23.0% 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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Age distributions in Banksia Park correspond closely with Greater Adelaide, with the greatest variance across the four broad cohorts measuring 3.1 percentage points. The median age remains steady from the 2021 Census at an estimated 41 years, standing 2 years higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 recorded at the same Census. Across specific brackets, mature and early retiree residents (45 - 64) have decreased from 23.9% at the Census to an estimated 22.4%. Projections to 2041 indicate that senior cohorts (65+) will experience the strongest numerical expansion, increasing by 174 residents (23%) to reach 922.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Banksia Park
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 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 — 7 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,346 at the 2021 Census → 3,399 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 (SAL40070). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.