Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
2021 Census | -- people
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Beaufort (Vic.) has an estimated 1,772 residents, up from 1,712 at the 2021 Census — a change of 60 people, or 3.5%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Density is about 11 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.
Detail
According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS demographic releases alongside 76 validated new addresses logged following the Census, the suburb of Beaufort (Vic.) has an estimated population of roughly 1,772 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 60 people (3.5%) compared to the 1,712 residents counted in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds upon an Estimated Resident Population of 1,756 determined from the June 2025 ABS data release. Current numbers translate to a spacious density of 11.3 persons per square kilometer. Outperforming the wider SA3 area's 2.9% expansion, the suburb of Beaufort (Vic.)
established itself as a regional growth frontrunner with its 3.5% increase, propelled predominantly by interstate migration which accounted for roughly 84.0% of recent population additions. Demographic projections for the suburb of Beaufort (Vic.) incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling anchored to 2022, supplemented where necessary by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures aggregated to SA2 boundaries using weighted population distributions, with cohort trends projected outward from 2032 to 2041. Future expectations indicate growth exceeding the non-metropolitan Australian median, expanding by 221 persons to reach 2041 under consolidated SA2 figures—a cumulative rise of 11.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
36 new dwellings have been approved in Beaufort (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 4.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, running ahead of 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.
Detail
Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that Beaufort has averaged approximately 7 residential approvals per annum, yielding 36 total homes over the prior 5 financial years, with 9 approvals recorded to date across FY-25. Steady demand metrics indicate approximately 1.6 new residents per year per added dwelling between FY-21 and FY-25, underpinning a balanced property market. New residential builds average $498,000 in expected construction cost, exceeding regional benchmarks to indicate premium-tier development. Meanwhile, $792,000 in commercial development approvals during the current financial year highlights a landscape centered heavily on housing.
Per-capita development activity in Beaufort aligns closely with Rest of Vic., preserving market stability in line with regional trends. New residential supply consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the neighborhood's low-density environment and appealing to buyers in search of space. A ratio of roughly 235 people per dwelling approval further underlines this low-density character. Long-term forecasts indicate that Beaufort will welcome an extra 205 residents by 2041 relative to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. While construction activity is tracking projected demand reasonably well, expanding population numbers may generate greater competition among prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Beaufort (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Beaufort (Vic.), worth an estimated $1 million. A further 44 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.88 billion. 11 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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.
Detail
Capital investments and strategic civic planning exert a profound influence on regional growth trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant infrastructure projects anticipated to shape the local environment, notably the Beaufort Bypass, Beaufort Linear Park Master Plan, Correa Park Residential Development, and the Beaufort Commuter Car Park Upgrade.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Beaufort Lake Caravan Park Upgrade
Phase one of the Beaufort Lake Caravan Park upgrade has been completed, delivering seven new visitor cabins including an all-abilities access cabin (two bedrooms, toilet, kitchen and ramp access). The works form part of a broader $3.8 million masterplan and included associated civil upgrades to power, wastewater, plumbing, roads and drainage. The new cabins double the total cabins in the park to 14 and are intended to support both tourism and short-term worker accommodation.
Beaufort Linear Park Master Plan
The Beaufort Linear Park project aims to create a recreational corridor along the course of the Garibaldi Creek, extending from Beaufort Lake to Yam Holes Creek north of the railway line. The master plan, completed in May 2024, focuses on enhancing water quality and biodiversity, promoting community health and wellbeing, and improving the experience for visitors to Beaufort.
Beaufort Bypass
The Beaufort Bypass project, part of the Western Highway Upgrade, comprises 11 kilometres of dual carriageway bypassing Beaufort and connecting to duplicated sections of the Western Highway. It includes half-diamond interchanges, a full diamond interchange at Beaufort-Lexton Road, one road-over-rail bridge, overpass structures, culverts, small bridges, and watercourse realignments. The Environment Effects Statement (EES) process was concluded in November 2023.
Correa Park Residential Development
Developed by the Pyrenees Shire Council, Correa Park aimed to create affordable residential housing lots to meet the needs of a growing population. The development proceeded in stages over seven years and was completed in 2021. Approximately 100 blocks of land were sold.
Beaufort Commuter Car Park Upgrade
A new car park at Beaufort Station, delivered through the Victorian Government's Car Parks for Commuters program. The project includes at least 40 new car parking spaces, two new accessible spaces, and 15 new bicycle hoops. It also features new lighting and CCTV for enhanced security and landscaping.
Ballarat West Growth Area
The Ballarat West Growth Area is a 1,290-hectare greenfield masterplanned community on Ballarat's western edge, comprising three sub-precincts: Bonshaw Creek (approximately 707 hectares), Greenhalghs Road, and Ballarat-Carngham Road. Guided by the Ballarat West Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) and Development Contributions Plan (DCP), the project is planned to deliver around 15,524 dwellings supporting a future population of about 40,000. On 25 March 2026 the City of Ballarat adopted Planning Scheme Amendment C234ball, incorporating the revised February 2026 PSP and DCP, and submitted it to the Minister for Planning for approval.The revised plan increases housing yield from 14,442 to 15,524 dwellings, raises residential densities in line with state housing policy, and updates infrastructure scope and contributions (Residential DIL rising from 316,339 to 362,610 AUD per hectare). Net developable area is 972.04 hectares once arterial roads, waterways and drainage reserves are excluded. The development includes integrated activity centres, schools, community and recreation hubs, employment precincts, and parkland corridors along Bonshaw, Winter and Kensington Creeks, with arterial connections via Ballarat-Carngham Road and Greenhalghs Road.
Lucas Estate Masterplanned Community
Lucas is the largest masterplanned community in Ballarat's history, spanning 220 hectares within the Ballarat West Growth Zone developed by Integra Group. Delivering over 2,500 residential lots across five neighbourhood precincts, the estate features extensive commercial, educational, and recreational infrastructure including the Lucas Town Centre and 32+ hectares of open space. The final construction phase is currently underway with completion anticipated around 2030.
Miners Rest Primary School Redevelopment
Expansion and upgrade of the primary school, including 10 new classrooms, a new entry and administration area, arts and music rooms, food tech facilities, a kitchen garden, landscaped open play areas, and a competition-standard gymnasium and synthetic grass football oval. The project also involved acquiring extra land to enlarge the site from 1.5 hectares to 5.2 hectares to accommodate future growth. The redevelopment was completed in 2021.
720 residents of Beaufort (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 761. Unemployment sits at 5.4%, with participation at 50.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,467, 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.
Detail
Beaufort features an even mix of white-collar and blue-collar occupations with strong representation across essential services, alongside an unemployment rate of 5.4% according to AreaSearch statistical modeling. As of March 2026720 residents are employed. However, local joblessness sits 1.7% higher than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, while the local participation rate of 50.6% trails the 61.1% recorded across Regional Vic.. Only 10.6% of residents indicated working remotely at the Census, though pandemic restrictions at the time should be noted. Public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction constitute the primary fields of employment for local workers.
Specialization is particularly elevated in public administration & safety, where the resident employment share reaches 1.9 times the regional standard. In contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for 14.3% of the local workforce, trailing the Regional Vic. average of 16.8%. Discrepancies between the Census resident workforce and local operational jobs indicate constrained local employment capacity. Analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that the labour force fell by 0.5% while employment dropped by 2.2% during the year to March 2026, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Vic. saw a 0.1% decline in employment and a 0.3% reduction in the labour force, with unemployment decreasing by 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future demand in Beaufort. These projections span five and ten-year intervals and have been overlaid with the local employment structure to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion varies considerably across industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to Beaufort's employment composition, local employment is projected to rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.3% over ten years. This calculation represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Beaufort (Vic.) is $1,031 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $575 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $41,901 a year against an average of $51,088. 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.
Detail
ATO postcode-level taxation data for financial year 2023 indicates taxpayers in Beaufort recorded a median income of $41,901 and an average income of $51,088, both sitting below national standards as well as the respective Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Incorporating the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 updates these metrics to approximately $45,932 (median) and $56,003 (average) as of March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all ranked within the 4th to 9th percentiles nationwide. The $400 - 799 weekly bracket encompasses 28.4% of residents (503 individuals), whereas metropolitan centers are dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 30.3%.
With 40.2% of households receiving under $800 weekly, living cost pressures are prevalent, and while modest accommodation overheads allow 87.6% of earnings to be retained, total disposable earnings place in the 7th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Beaufort (Vic.) had 725 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 51% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,160 a month. Rent absorbs 24.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
Detail
Residential dwellings in Beaufort at the most recent Census were divided into 97.0% separate houses and 3.0% alternative formats (comprising semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwellings), displaying a higher concentration of standalone houses than Regional Vic. (90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings). Outright homeownership reached 51.2%, significantly higher than the broader region, while mortgaged properties accounted for 31.3% and rental housing made up 17.5%. Typical monthly mortgage costs stood at $1,160 and weekly median rents were $250, considerably lower than the Regional Vic. comparisons of $1,430 and $285 as well as nationwide averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Beaufort (Vic.) counted 725 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Family units constitute the majority of living arrangements at 61.4%, consisting of couples without children (30.0%), couples with children (19.4%), and single parent families (11.2%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 38.6%, driven largely by single-person residences at 36.1% alongside group households at 2.3%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.1 people, remaining below the Regional Vic. median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.5% of adults in Beaufort (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 7.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 365 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 973 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
Detail
Tertiary attainment in the area presents development opportunities, with 13.5% holding higher education qualifications relative to the 33.4% Victorian benchmark. Within university credentials, bachelor degrees represent 7.9%, graduate diplomas comprise 3.3%, and postgraduate degrees account for 2.3%. Vocational training remains prominent, with 39.3% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, split between certificates (28.1%) and advanced diplomas (11.2%). Active participation in study is robust, with 25.2% of the local population engaged in educational programs. This cohort is distributed across primary schooling at 9.2%, secondary education at 8.1%, and tertiary courses at 2.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Getting around Beaufort (Vic.) means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Detail
Beaufort contains 3 operational public transport stops offering passenger rail services, connected across 6 distinct transit routes that deliver a total of 113 weekly scheduled departures. Station accessibility is moderate, with dwellings positioned an average of 570 meters from transit points. Private vehicles dominate outward daily travel at 93%, while pedestrian commuting accounts for 6% and household vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per dwelling. Remote work was utilized by 10.6% of workers during the 2021 Census period under pandemic conditions. Transit schedules across all local lines provide an average frequency of 16 trips per day, translating to roughly 37 departures per stop each week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
54.8% of residents in Beaufort (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 9.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
Detail
AreaSearch health metrics covering chronic illnesses and mortality indicate notable health headwinds in Beaufort across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance participation is low, with approximately 47% of the populace (~834 people) carrying private hospital or extras cover, trailing the 50.5% level across Regional Vic. and the 55.7% Australian benchmark. Arthritis and mental health conditions form the primary diagnosed medical challenges locally, affecting 12.1% and 11.1% of residents respectively, whereas 54.8% reported having no long-term medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. The working-age cohort experiences elevated chronic illness rates, while seniors aged 65 and over constitute 32.3% of the community (572 people), exceeding the regional proportion of 24.0% and displaying elevated health vulnerabilities relative to national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Beaufort (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 89.4% of residents, with 3.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.9%) and Australian (32.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Cultural diversity metrics in Beaufort sit below national norms, with Australian-born residents making up 89.4% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 89.1%, and 97.0% speaking solely English at home. Christianity forms the primary religious faith, encompassing 45.1% of residents. In comparison, Judaism registers virtually no local adherence against 0.1% across Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental birthplaces, English (34.9%), Australian (32.5%), and Irish (9.9%) represent the leading backgrounds among residents. Additional distinct ethnic representations include Dutch ancestry at 1.8% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Scottish ancestry at 9.0% (compared to 8.8%), and Macedonian background at 0.2% (matching 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Beaufort (Vic.) is 51, older than 93% of areas nationally. 19.2% 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.
Detail
The demographic profile of the suburb of Beaufort (Vic.) displays a prominent weighting toward older residents, with AreaSearch August 2026 data indicating that 32.3% of the community is aged 65+, compared to 24.0% across Regional Vic.. Conversely, persons aged 25 - 44 represent 18.9% locally versus 23.1% regionally. As of August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 51, holding steady from the 2021 Census while sitting 8 years above the Regional Vic. Census benchmark of 43 and well above the Australian median of 38. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 45 - 64 reduced from 27.6% to an estimated 24.7%.
Looking toward 2041, younger to middle-aged adults are anticipated to drive population growth, expanding by 35% with the addition of 117 residents to reach 452.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Beaufort (Vic.)
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2025. | ||
| 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 — 76 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,712 at the 2021 Census → 1,772 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 (SAL20181). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.