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The median house price in Bensville is $1.29m. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Bensville has an estimated 2,491 residents. That puts 505 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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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with address datasets updated by AreaSearch post-Census, the resident count for the suburb of Bensville is calculated to be approximately 2,491 as of May 2026. Compared to the 2,500 individuals documented in the 2021 Census, this represents a slight drop of 9 people (0.4%). This variance is derived from a resident estimate of 2,490 formulated by AreaSearch, which drew on the ABS release of ERP statistics in June 2025 alongside subsequent residential address audits. With these population figures, the locality has a density of 505 persons per square kilometer, offering residents substantial space and leaving room for potential future development.
Over recent times, the main driver of population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 72.0% of the total demographic increases. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using a 2022 baseline. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Demographic growth trajectories across different age brackets from these sources are also mapped to all areas for the span from 2032 to 2041. Based on these projected demographic changes, the suburb of Bensville is expected to track within the lower quartile of statistical regions reviewed by AreaSearch, adding 10 persons by 2041 according to collective SA2-level forecasts, representing a total rise of 0.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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According to AreaSearch's collation of ABS building approval statistics mapped from local statistical divisions, the suburb of Bensville has averaged approximately 3 residential approvals annually, yielding an estimated 16 homes over the course of the last 5 financial years. Throughout the current period of FY-26, no approvals have been registered. Because the local population has contracted, the availability of housing has remained sufficient relative to market demand, sustaining a balanced marketplace that offers good options to purchasers. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $81,000 were logged this financial year, which highlights the suburb's primary status as a residential area.
In comparison to the broader Greater Sydney region, building activity in the suburb of Bensville is markedly low, sitting 66.0% below the per-capita regional average. This restricted flow of new housing stock generally underpins demand and supports valuations for established properties. This rate also falls below national benchmarks, pointing to a mature market profile and potential development limits. Furthermore, all recent building permits have been issued exclusively for detached residences, which helps maintain the low-density character of the neighborhood and caters to buyers seeking open space. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Bensville will add 9 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimation by AreaSearch. In light of prevailing construction trends, the generation of new housing is anticipated to easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling population expansion to exceed current expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bensville
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 28 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bensville, worth an estimated $312 million. 3 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies are key drivers of regional performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect the area. Key regional projects include the Gosford Private Hospital redevelopment, the Northside Private Hospital project, upgrades to the Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney rail lines, and the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, with details on the most relevant initiatives listed below.
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Green Point Shopping Village Expansion
Approved expansion and refurbishment of Green Point Shopping Village including additional retail tenancies, upgraded public amenities, improved parking and site improvements. No evidence of construction commencement was identified from official sources as of July 2026.
Frost Reserve Upgrades
Central Coast Council is delivering major sports and community recreation upgrades at Frost Reserve in Kincumber. The project includes a modern 750sqm regional skate park, a new 370sqm sports amenities building with accessible changerooms, canteen, and storage, upgraded car parking facilities, and enhanced sports field lighting.
Ettalong Beach Hotel Development
A five-storey boutique hotel development featuring 83 rooms on a 1,467 sqm site. The project includes a ground floor restaurant and cafe, conference facilities, and a roof terrace equipped with a bar and swimming pool. While the original 2020 approval faced expiration concerns, recent court-backed determinations in April 2026 have reaffirmed the project's progression despite local objections.
Gable Glass Room - Bream Road
Construction of gable glass room extension at residential property in Ettalong Beach.
100-101 The Esplanade Development Site - Ettalong Beach
Prime beachfront development site comprising 2,617.3 sqm amalgamated site with direct beach frontage and stunning water views. Development potential for 18 premium apartments. Owned by the Fardoulis family for over 30 years. 33m frontage to The Esplanade.
Jabiru Ettalong Beach
A five-storey mixed-use development with 51 apartments above six retail tenancies on a site previously occupied by a single-storey Centrelink office.
Ettalong Channel Dredging Project
Maintenance dredging of Ettalong Channel to restore safe navigation in Brisbane Water, including for the Palm Beach to Ettalong & Wagstaffe ferry. The 2025 campaign removed approximately 30,000 cubic metres of sand across multiple locations and regular ferry operations resumed on 14 June 2025.
Blackwall Road Intersection Upgrades
The NSW Government is investing $19 million in upgrades to three key intersections on the Woy Woy Peninsula: Blackwall and McMasters Road, Blackwall, Allfield and Farnell Roads, and Memorial Avenue, Barrenjoey Road and Maitland Bay Drive. The project aims to improve travel times, safety, and traffic flow for the 22,000 vehicles using the Blackwall Road corridor daily. Works commenced in July 2025 and include new traffic lights, pedestrian-activated signals, dual right-turn lanes, and improved pathways.The upgrades will future-proof the Peninsula's critical transport spine as the Central Coast continues to grow.
1,347 residents of Bensville are employed, from a labour force of 1,359. Unemployment sits at 0.9%, with participation at 68.6%. 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 1,966, 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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The suburb of Bensville features a skilled labor pool, strong representation in essential service industries, an unemployment rate of only 0.9%, and an estimated annual employment expansion of 2.9% based on AreaSearch's compilation of regional datasets. As of March 2026, there are 1,347 local residents holding jobs. The local unemployment rate sits 3.2% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while the rate of workforce participation is generally aligned with the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census records indicate that a substantial 36.0% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, though this figure should be interpreted alongside the potential impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Working residents are mostly employed in the sectors of health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The suburb exhibits a notable concentration in health care & social assistance, where the employment proportion is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have a smaller footprint, accounting for 8.3% of local employment compared to 11.5% across the region. The residential profile of the locality appears to yield few internal job opportunities, as demonstrated by the discrepancy between the Census working population and resident counts. Based on AreaSearch's compilation of SALM and ABS statistics for the surrounding statistical divisions, the year ending March 2026 saw local employment levels rise by 2.9% and the total labor force expand by 2.9%, which kept the unemployment rate relatively unchanged. Over the same timeframe in Greater Sydney, employment grew by 1.9%, the labor force expanded by 1.9%, and unemployment decreased slightly. For insights into future demand trends in the suburb of Bensville, national forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia can be consulted. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors show varying trajectories. Applying these industry projections to the local employment profile indicates that workforce numbers in the suburb of Bensville would rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bensville is $2,176 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $812 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,240 a year against an average of $75,243. The average runs 50% 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that personal earnings in the suburb of Bensville are exceptionally high on a national scale, with a median of $50,240 and an average income of $75,243. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median income of $60,817 and an average income of $83,003. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would translate to approximately $55,425 for the median and $83,008 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household income sits at the 76th percentile ($2,176 per week), while individual earnings are at the 51st percentile.
Looking at income distribution, the largest segment includes 33.1% of the population (824 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 30.9% fall into this bracket. A notable 32.0% of residents earn in excess of $3,000 weekly, pointing to affluent pockets that support local business activity. Housing costs consume 14.1% of earnings, while solid household incomes place the population in the 78th percentile for disposable funds, and the suburb's SEIFA ranking for income sits in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bensville had 840 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 0% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 7% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $463 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Bensville, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 99.0% separate houses and 1.0% alternative housing types such as semi-detached properties, apartments, or other dwellings, contrasting with the Sydney metropolitan split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Bensville was significantly higher than the Sydney metro average, standing at 37.9%, while the remaining properties were either held under a mortgage (55.5%) or occupied by renters (6.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was notably lower than the Sydney metro median of $2,427, whereas the median weekly rent of $463 was close to the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in the suburb of Bensville exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bensville counted 840 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 48% are couples with children, more than in 93% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 83.5%, consisting of couples with children at 47.7%, couples without children at 26.6%, and single parents with children at 8.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.5% of the total, with lone person households representing 14.8% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.6% of adults in Bensville hold a university qualification, including 16.6% with a bachelor degree and 4.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 207 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,097 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 locality presents educational disparities, with university degree attainment rates (24.6%) falling considerably below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This scenario highlights both a demographic deficit and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 16.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational and technical training are highly prevalent, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (28.9%). Participation in study is high, with 29.6% of the population currently undertaking formal education. Of these students, 11.4% are in primary school, 8.9% are attending secondary school, and 3.9% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bensville reaches 18 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 390 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 analysis identifies 18 active bus stops operating in the suburb of Bensville. These stops are serviced by 19 distinct routes, which coordinate to offer 385 passenger trips every week. Access to transport is rated as good, with residents living an average of 308 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the area's residential profile, most workers commute outside the suburb, with private cars serving as the primary transport mode at 93% and trains accounting for 5%. Dwellings average 1.9 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A high portion of residents, 36.0%, reported working from home in the 2021 Census, which may be a reflection of COVID-19 conditions.
Across all routes, service frequency averages 55 trips daily, which represents approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.3% of residents in Bensville report no long-term health condition. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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Assessments of local health statistics show positive outcomes throughout the suburb of Bensville, based on AreaSearch's tracking of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with low rates of common illnesses observed in both younger and older cohorts. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance is high, covering approximately 57% of the population (~1,411 people). This is comparable to the 59.9% coverage rate observed across Greater Sydney. Asthma and mental health issues were the most frequently reported medical conditions, each affecting 8.6% of residents, while 68.3% of the population reported no chronic health issues, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Health profiles among working-age individuals are in line with broader trends. Residents aged 65 and over make up 22.4% of the population (557 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%. Seniors in the area display strong health profiles, with national rankings that outperform the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bensville is largely Australian-born, at 84.4% of residents, with 3.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.2%) and Australian (29.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Bensville displays a low level of cultural diversity, with 84.4% of residents born in Australia, 94.0% holding citizenship, and 96.6% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, practiced by 57.5% of the population, compared to 49.2% of individuals across Greater Sydney. Looking at parent countries of birth, the three largest ancestry groups in the suburb of Bensville are English at 33.2% of the population (significantly above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 29.1% (significantly above the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 8.9%.
There are also variations in the proportions of other ancestries: Polish residents account for 1.1% of the population (compared to 0.6% regionally), Spanish residents represent 0.7% (compared to 0.6%), and Maltese residents make up 0.8% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bensville is 42. 17.5% 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 42 years in the suburb of Bensville is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37, and also exceeds the national median of 38 years. The 75 - 84 age cohort is well represented at 9.1% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 5.8%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.2% to 9.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 7.2% to 5.8%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 16.1% to 14.8%.
Projections to 2041 suggest changing age patterns in the suburb of Bensville. Leading this shift, the 75 to 84 group is projected to grow by 34% (76 people), rising from 226 to 303. The combined age brackets of 65 and over will account for 87% of the total population increase, highlighting the aging trend. In contrast, the 65 to 74 and 15 to 24 age groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bensville
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,500 at the 2021 Census → 2,491 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 (SAL10297). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.