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The median house price in Bayview (NSW) is $3.32m, with units at $3.65m. House values have moved 2.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Bayview (NSW) has an estimated 3,763 residents, down from 3,807 at the 2021 Census — a change of 44 people, or 1.2%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 96% of areas nationally. That puts 1,001 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 ABS population statistics analyzed for the wider region and verified new addresses by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Bayview (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 3,763 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 44 residents (1.2%) from the 3,807 individuals recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident population of 3,762 estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside one validated new address added after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,000 persons per square kilometer, matching typical averages across regions evaluated by AreaSearch.
Recent population gains were almost exclusively driven by overseas migration. Projections for each SA2 region published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) are utilized by AreaSearch, supplemented by NSW State Government 2022 projections (using 2021 as the base year) where necessary. Age-specific growth rates from these sources are applied to the suburb of Bayview (NSW) for the period 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth is anticipated to run slightly below the national median, with the suburb of Bayview (NSW) projected to add 343 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 9.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
24 new dwellings have been approved in Bayview (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.2 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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AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals indicates that Bayview averages approximately four new home approvals annually. A total of 24 dwellings were approved during the five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with natural language indicating no approvals recorded for FY-26. Amid population decline, housing availability has aligned well with demand, maintaining a balanced market that offers buyers good options. Compared to Greater Sydney, residential construction in Bayview is highly constrained, tracking 58.0% below the regional average per capita. This limited supply of new dwellings generally supports demand and values for existing properties.
The volume of building approvals is also below the national average, reflecting the mature nature of the locality and highlighting potential planning limits. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, future population trends suggest Bayview will add 342 residents by 2041. With the current pace of construction, housing delivery could find it difficult to keep pace with population growth, which may intensify competition among buyers and underpin price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bayview (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bayview (NSW), worth an estimated $545 million. A further 53 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.51 billion. 11 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning changes have a significant effect on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of four projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key developments include the Pittwater Plaza Redevelopment, the Warriewood Valley Release Area, the Northern Beaches B-Line Program, and the Mona Vale Golf Avenue Apartment Development, with the details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Northern Beaches B-Line Program
The B-Line Program was an integrated package of service and infrastructure improvements providing a frequent and reliable bus service between Mona Vale and the Sydney CBD. It included a new fleet of high-frequency double-decker buses, six new commuter car parks (providing around 900 new spaces), ten modern B-Line bus stops, roadwork, and bus priority measures to reduce congestion. All project construction and roadwork are complete, with the project largely operational by 2017-2020. Minor rectification works and public art installations were finalised in late 2019.
Kenza Newport
A boutique development of thirteen luxury, home-sized apartments with lift access, designed for downsizers. The project features state-of-the-art design, superior craftsmanship, and is located near Pittwater and local amenities. It is a part two, part three-storey residential building with basement carparking.
Warriewood Valley Release Area
A 195-hectare urban land release area planned for 2,544 dwellings and 3.7 hectares of employment generating land. The release area is being delivered in stages under the Warriewood Valley Strategic Review and Contributions Plan, funding local infrastructure including roads, parks, drainage and community facilities. A key milestone, the new Warriewood Community Centre at 5 Jacksons Road, was officially opened on 23 March 2026, replacing the former Nelson Heather Centre. The single-storey building features four multi-purpose halls, two meeting rooms, a community lobby and 78 car spaces, built using sustainable design principles by Belmadar Pty Ltd.Construction of the Boondah Road upgrade, a key part of the Warriewood Valley Roads Masterplan, is anticipated to commence in early 2026 with works expected to take around six months. Further roads, paths, parks, sportsground upgrades and flood mitigation works funded under the Section 7.11 Contributions Plan are continuing across the release area.
Arri Estate
Boutique residential estate comprising 22 house and land packages in Warriewood, positioned within the broader Warriewood Valley growth area. The project is being marketed by Upstate Projects and is progressing through delivery, with homes being released to market.
Dove Lane Residences
A residential community comprising 31 luxury townhomes and villas nestled in the foothills of Warriewood Valley. Designed by PopovBass with interiors by Alexa McGrath, the project recently achieved DA approval. The design embraces the native landscape and offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle close to the Northern Beaches.
The Moorings Newport
An exclusive collection of eight luxury waterfront homes/lots with private 25-30 metre enclosed marina pens on Winji Jimmi Bay, Pittwater, offering buyers the option to acquire a custom-designed home by Scott Carver or to build their own. The development is on the site of the former Sirsi Marina.
16 Macpherson Street Development
Demolition of existing dwelling and plant nursery. Construction of 21 dwellings, including 4 semi-detached and 3 attached dwellings.
Bayside Mona Vale
An exclusive collection of 12 three-bedroom luxury residences designed for downsizers, located at the corner of Mona St & Bassett St, opposite waterfront parkland in Winnererremy Bay. The development offers luxury finishes including American Oak flooring, Miele appliances, gas fireplace, ducted air conditioning, lift access, EV charging, and rooftop garden. It blends comfort, functionality, and low-maintenance living with sustainable features. Construction commenced, estimated completion April 2025.
1,607 residents of Bayview (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,687. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 50.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,139, about 83% 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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Based on statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch, Bayview has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector exceptionally well represented, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.7%. As of March 2026, 1,607 residents are employed. The local unemployment rate sits 0.6% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is notably lower at 50.2% compared to the regional figure of 69.1%. Census records indicate that 51.2% of residents worked from home, although this was likely influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. Professional and technical services, healthcare and social assistance, and construction are the primary industries employing local residents.
The suburb displays a strong specialization in professional and technical services, employing a share 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration and safety is underrepresented, accounting for 2.8% of local employment compared to 5.7% across the region. The comparison between the resident workforce and the local jobs footprint suggest this largely residential suburb offers few employment opportunities within its borders. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the 12 months ending March 2026, the local labor force grew by 0.6% while total employment fell by 0.6%, leading to a 1.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced a 1.9% rise in both employment and labor force size, with unemployment decreasing slightly. Employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. While overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix indicates that employment for residents should rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted calculation for illustration that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bayview (NSW) is $1,885 a week (about $98,000 a year), with median personal income at $876 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,330 a year against an average of $97,996. The average runs 95% 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 data from the financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Bayview had a median income of $50,330 and an average income of $97,996. These figures are highly elevated on a national scale and compare to median and average figures of $60,817 and $83,003 for Greater Sydney. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 stand at roughly $55,524 (median) and $108,109 (average). Census findings place household, family, and personal incomes around the 60th percentile nationally.
Income distribution data shows that 27.1% of the population (1,019 individuals) earn more than $4000 weekly, which differs from Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.9%. Local purchasing power is supported by the 37.2% of households earning more than $3,000 per week. Although housing costs account for 18.1% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income at the 56th percentile, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bayview (NSW) had 1,544 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 57% detached houses and 20% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 60% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $850 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,691 a month, a total housing cost higher than 79% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 45.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 45.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the dwelling mix in Bayview consisted of 57.0% standalone houses and 43.0% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings in Greater Sydney. Home ownership rates were high at 59.9%, with 30.9% of properties mortgaged and 9.1% rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,691 was well above the Sydney average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $850 compared to the metropolitan median of $470. On a national level, mortgage costs in Bayview are significantly above the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are much higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bayview (NSW) counted 1,544 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 35% 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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Families comprise 64.6% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 27.4%, couples without children at 32.1%, and single-parent households at 4.2%. The remaining 35.4% are non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households at 34.6%, alongside group households at 1.0%. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.0% of adults in Bayview (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 25.7% with a bachelor degree and 7.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 91% of areas nationally. A further 17.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The educational credentials of the local population are highly distinct, with 36.0% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 25.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 31.9% of residents aged 15 and older holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas at 14.4% and certificates at 17.5%. A significant portion of the population is engaged in study, with 24.7% enrolled in formal education.
This comprises 8.0% in primary school, 7.5% in high school, and 4.6% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bayview (NSW) reaches 38 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 880 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. 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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Public transport services in Bayview include 38 active bus stops. These stops are served by 19 separate routes, which combine to run 884 passenger trips every week. Access to transport is good, with residents living an average of 219 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and 94% of commuting residents travel by private car. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the metropolitan average. At the time of the 2021 Census, 51.2% of residents worked from home, potentially reflecting pandemic-related working arrangements.
Bus services run an average of 126 times per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 23 weekly departures per bus stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.9% of residents in Bayview (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate excellent outcomes in Bayview, with low rates of chronic illness and mortality across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, with approximately 66% of the population (2,467 people) holding cover, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and heart disease are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 12.6% and 6.2% of residents. However, 63.9% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and older make up 41.8% of the community (1,572 people), which is significantly higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney.
Senior residents experience strong health outcomes, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.6% of Bayview (NSW) residents were born overseas and 7.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.8%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bayview exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 29.6% of residents born overseas and 7.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 57.9% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Jewish residents, who make up 0.3% of the community compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. The most common ancestries reported in Bayview are English at 35.8% (well above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 23.1% (higher than the regional average of 17.8%), and Scottish at 9.4%. Other backgrounds with notable local representation compared to the wider region include French at 0.8% (versus 0.5% regionally), South Australian at 0.9% (versus 0.5%), and Welsh at 0.7% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bayview (NSW) is 58, older than 98% of areas nationally. 16.4% 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 median age of 58 years in Bayview is substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented locally at 16.8% compared to the Sydney average, and exceeds the national average of 6.1%, while young adults aged 25 - 34 make up just 4.3% of the population. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 9.5% to 12.1%, and those aged 85 and over increased from 8.0% to 9.4%, while the 35 to 44 age bracket fell from 6.6% to 5.5%.
Demographic projections for 2041 indicate that the cohort aged 85 and older will expand by 97%, adding 342 residents to reach 696. Residents aged 65 and over will account for the entirety of the area's population growth, while the 25 to 34 and 55 to 64 brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bayview (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,807 at the 2021 Census → 3,763 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10237). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.