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The median house price in Beacon Hill is $2.38m, with units at $1.98m. House values have moved 0.6% a year compounded over five years.
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Beacon Hill has an estimated 7,897 residents, up from 7,814 at the 2021 Census — a change of 83 people, or 1.1%. That puts 2,733 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 census figures and subsequent address verification by AreaSearch, the suburb of Beacon Hill has an estimated population of 7,897 as of May 2026. Since the 2021 Census, which counted 7,814 people, the population has grown by 83 residents, or 1.1%. This update matches an estimated resident population of 7,896 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS demographic release, alongside 15 validated new addresses added since the census. The suburb has a population density of 2,732 persons per square kilometer, which ranks in the top quartile of all Australian locations analyzed.
The 1.1% growth rate since the census trails the broader SA3 region's growth of 3.7% by 2.6 percentage points, indicating competitive local development. This population increase was mostly fueled by overseas migration, which made up roughly 88.0% of the total demographic gains in the recent timeframe. Projections for each SA2 region rely on 2024 data from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, using 2022 as the base year, or 2022 NSW State Government data using 2021 as the base year where the former is unavailable. Age group growth rates from these sources are projected forward from 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, the suburb of Beacon Hill is anticipated to see its overall population shrink, dropping by 107 persons by 2041. In contrast, certain demographics are set to rise, particularly the group aged 75 to 84, which is expected to expand by 181 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
142 new dwellings have been approved in Beacon Hill over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, broadly in line with 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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Data on building approvals shows that the suburb of Beacon Hill averages approximately 28 dwelling approvals each year, summing to roughly 142 residential properties over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, there have been 23 approvals. Local supply appears to satisfy demand given the contracting population, providing home buyers with sufficient options. Approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $570,000, indicating a developer focus on high-end, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals for this financial year stand at $2.6 million, showing a quiet commercial development landscape.
Construction activity in the suburb of Beacon Hill is somewhat high compared to Greater Sydney, tracking 23.0% higher than the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe, which helps preserve property values while offering options to buyers, despite a recent slowdown in building pace. Detached houses constitute 93.0% of recent construction, while townhouses or apartments make up 7.0%, maintaining a traditional low-density suburban profile suited to buyers seeking space. A ratio of roughly 375 people for each approval points to a mature market. Favorable buyer conditions may emerge in the suburb of Beacon Hill due to stable or declining population forecasts, which could ease demand pressures on local housing.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Beacon Hill, worth an estimated $156 million. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.82 billion. 14 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and health & medical. 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, planning changes, and major works are key drivers of real estate performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 developments expected to impact the suburb of Beacon Hill. The most significant projects include the Beacon Hill Reserve Masterplan and Sportsfield Upgrade, the Northern Beaches Bus Network Improvements, the potential Beacon Hill Road Mixed-Use Precinct, and the Brookvale Structure Plan Implementation, with details provided for the most relevant works.
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Beacon Hill Reserve Masterplan and Sportsfield Upgrade
Northern Beaches Council is delivering a major upgrade of Beacon Hill Reserve including a new synthetic sports field, new amenities building, upgraded playground, improved landscaping, lighting, pathways and expanded parking to increase community recreation capacity. Construction remains underway with completion targeted during 2026.
Beacon Hill Road Mixed-Use Precinct (Potential)
Council-identified potential opportunity site for future mixed-use development, including ground-floor retail and residential apartments, as part of the Northern Beaches Local Housing Strategy (LHS). Future detailed master-planning for Beacon Hill is contingent on a second B-Line bus route to Chatswood, as per the LHS adopted in April 2021.
Frenchs Forest Park Upgrades
$6 million NSW Government funded upgrades to three parks (Brick Pit, Akora, and Rabbett Reserves) as part of Frenchs Forest Town Centre infrastructure. Creating inviting community spaces with enhanced recreational facilities and landscaped environments.
The Jardin - Stage 1 & 2
The Jardin is a strata-titled over 55s community in Frenchs Forest, blending contemporary apartment living with natural surroundings. Stage 1 completed with 52 units, Stage 2 under construction with 104 units, featuring amenities like a residents lounge, wellness center, rooftop terrace, and communal gardens.
Northern Beaches Housing Reforms Implementation
NSW Government housing reforms affecting 9 Northern Beaches town centres. Allows higher density housing near transport and services, dual occupancy provisions, and missing middle housing types. Aims to increase housing supply and affordability across the region.
40-Unit Development Wakehurst Parkway
$18 million six-storey residential building with 40 units at the intersection of Wakehurst Parkway and Frenchs Forest Road. Strategic location providing convenient access to transport links and Northern Beaches Hospital precinct.
Casa Delmar
Luxury coastal apartment development comprising 280 apartments across two buildings (6-7 storeys fronting Delmar Parade and 10 storeys on the Pittwater Road corner), designed by Rothelowman with interiors by Alanna Smit. Includes 43 affordable housing units, rooftop BBQ and communal areas, and a private gym and wellness facility. Located at the gateway to Dee Why town centre adjacent to Stony Range Botanical Garden. One of the first projects approved under the NSW Housing SEPP fast-track pathway.Practical completion anticipated Q3 2026.
Northern Beaches Hospital
A $2 billion public-private partnership hospital project providing 488 beds, 14 operating theatres, and 50 emergency department spaces, offering acute and complex care, maternity, and mental health services. Completed in 2018, the NSW Government has announced the facility will return to full public ownership by mid-2026. A new High Volume Planned Surgery Centre is also set to open at the site by July 2026 to perform 5,000 additional surgeries annually.
4,304 residents of Beacon Hill are employed, from a labour force of 4,553. Unemployment sits at 5.5%, with participation at 70.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,266, about 79% 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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Data indicates that the suburb of Beacon Hill features a highly educated labor force with notable representation in technology, an unemployment rate of 5.5%, and steady employment levels over the prior year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,304, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.3% higher than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, while overall participation is close to the regional level of 69.1%. Census records show 45.3% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure reflects pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade.
Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has a small footprint, employing 3.1% of working residents compared to 5.3% across the wider region. The comparison between the locally employed census population and the resident population suggests that this mostly residential suburb offers few local jobs. Analysis of employment figures for the year ending March 2026 reveals a 0.2% increase in employment and a 1.4% expansion in the labor force, causing the local unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labor force grow by 1.9%, and unemployment drop slightly. Projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer guidance on prospective employment trends in the suburb of Beacon Hill. These five and ten-year forecasts have been combined with the local industry layout to project growth. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these trends to the local workforce mix suggests that employment for residents of the suburb of Beacon Hill could rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Beacon Hill is $2,937 a week (about $153,000 a year), with median personal income at $982 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,858 a year against an average of $101,917. The average runs 55% 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 records for the 2023 financial year show that taxpayer incomes in the suburb of Beacon Hill are exceptionally high by national standards, with a median of $65,858 and an average of $101,917. This is higher than the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current figures are estimated at approximately $72,655 for the median and $112,435 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household incomes in the 96th percentile at $2,937.
Looking at the distribution, 35.1% of the population (2,771 individuals) earn upwards of $4000, differing from the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 brackets are most common at 30.9%. High-income earners are prominent, with 49.4% earning more than $3,000 weekly, highlighting substantial household wealth. High housing costs take up 15.7% of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income in the 95th percentile, and the local SEIFA income metric sits in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Beacon Hill had 2,392 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 5% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $730 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,250 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. 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 latest Census, residential properties in the suburb of Beacon Hill consisted of 89.5% separate houses and 10.6% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Beacon Hill significantly exceeded the metropolitan average, with 37.9% of homes owned outright, while the remaining properties were mortgaged (45.4%) or occupied by renters (16.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was high at $3,250, and the median weekly rent stood at $730, compared to metropolitan Sydney averages of $2,427 and $470.
These housing expenses are also higher than the national median mortgage payment of $1,863 and the national median weekly rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Beacon Hill counted 2,392 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 52% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 85.9% of all households, consisting of 51.6% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 10.6% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 14.1% of households, with lone person households representing 12.0% and group households making up 1.9%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.2% of adults in Beacon Hill hold a university qualification, including 24.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 19.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 440 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,099 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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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in the suburb of Beacon Hill is lower than regional figures, with 35.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 41.5% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 24.9%, with postgraduate degrees at 7.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education is common, with 32.0% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 19.2%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 31.9% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This population includes 10.3% attending primary school, 9.4% in secondary school, and 5.8% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Beacon Hill reaches 44 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 3,600 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 1.8 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 the suburb of Beacon Hill include 44 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 49 separate bus routes, which support 3,572 passenger journeys each week. Local access is good, with residents living an average of 220 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the area, with private cars remaining the primary commute method for 89% of workers. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars, higher than the regional average. A total of 45.3% of working residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace arrangements.
Daily services average 510 trips across all bus routes, which is equivalent to approximately 81 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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74.8% of residents in Beacon Hill report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 reveal positive outcomes in the suburb of Beacon Hill, characterized by low mortality and low rates of chronic illness across age groups, while private health insurance coverage is high, covering approximately 67% of residents (5,298 people). This compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most common diagnoses, affecting 6.4% and 5.9% of residents, respectively, while 74.8% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 17.3% of the population (1,366 people), compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Senior health outcomes are favorable, with national health benchmarks comparable to the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.1% of Beacon Hill residents were born overseas and 20.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.9%) and Australian (21.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic analysis shows high cultural diversity in the suburb of Beacon Hill compared to most areas, with 30.1% of residents born outside Australia and 20.6% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 57.3% of residents. The most distinct religious variance is seen in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental birthplace, the most common ancestries in the suburb of Beacon Hill are English at 24.9% (above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 21.8%, and Other at 9.8% (below the regional average of 16.0%).
There are also specific concentrations of other ancestries: Serbian represents 0.8% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Welsh represents 0.8% (compared to 0.4%), and Italian represents 7.9% (compared to 3.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Beacon Hill is 41. 24.9% 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 41 years in the suburb of Beacon Hill is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age group is highly represented at 13.5%, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is low at 9.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.6% to 15.9%, while the 45 to 54 demographic fell from 15.9% to 14.8%. Projections suggest the age structure will change by 2041. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 36%, adding 169 residents to reach a total of 635.
Demographic aging is evident, as residents aged 65 and older account for the entirety of projected population growth, while decreases are expected in the 25 to 34 and 55 to 64 age cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Beacon Hill
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 | Aug 2026 this 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 Aug 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,814 at the 2021 Census → 7,897 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 (SAL10238). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.