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Bethania has an estimated 7,165 residents, up from 6,333 at the 2021 Census — a change of 832 people, or 13.1%. Growth has averaged 2.4% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 188 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 1,227 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Bethania has an estimated population of approximately 7,165, established through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates and new post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 832 people (13.1%) compared to the 6,333 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch arrived at this figure from an estimated resident population of 7,144 following the ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 188 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. The suburb of Bethania exhibits a population density of 1,226 persons per square kilometer, sitting higher than the typical national benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
With its 13.1% expansion since the 2021 census surpassing both the state level and the national average (9.5%), the suburb of Bethania stands out as a regional growth frontrunner. Interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, contributing roughly 67.0% of all net population additions over recent timeframes. Population projections utilized by AreaSearch draw on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data with a 2022 baseline for each SA2. For periods beyond 2032 or areas not covered by these datasets, 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 figures based on 2021 numbers are incorporated. Because state figures omit cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional distributions aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data) across age groups. Looking ahead, the suburb of Bethania is projected to register population growth above the median across statistical areas tracked by AreaSearch, expanding by 1,220 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 models, which equates to a 16.7% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
106 new dwellings have been approved in Bethania over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That places the area in the 70th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, 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.
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Building approval records from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Bethania has averaged roughly 21 residential approvals annually, accumulating an estimated 106 homes throughout the past 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 32 approvals have been lodged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area added an average of 7.5 new residents per year per completed dwelling, showing that structural demand outpaces additions to housing stock, a dynamic that typically drives upward price pressure and heightened competition among purchasers. Newly constructed residences carry an average value of $277,000, presenting a more budget-friendly price point below wider regional levels.
Concurrently, commercial building approvals have reached $8.0 million this financial year, reflecting modest non-residential activity. Detached houses account for 76.0% of recent residential development, while medium and high-density builds represent 24.0%, reinforcing the locality's established low-density suburban profile and appealing to buyers prioritising space. A ratio of around 245 people per dwelling approval indicates an evolving local development pipeline. According to demographic forecasts based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update, Bethania is slated to add 1,199 residents through to 2041. If prevailing building volumes continue unchanged, residential construction may not keep pace with demographic expansion, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting property values.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bethania, worth an estimated $3.62 billion. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $9.77 billion. 16 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail 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.
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Capital investments, town planning frameworks, and infrastructure programs play a pivotal role in shaping local growth trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 10 key projects expected to influence the surrounding region, with major works including the Rosebank Estate, Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail, Logan Hospital Expansion, and Loganlea Station Relocation.
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Rosebank Estate
Boutique residential estate by KDL Property Group with 272 lots across 6 stages. Features lots from 400-550sqm priced from $329,900. Includes community parkland with basketball court, picnic shelters, and exercise equipment. Located by Logan River with proximity to schools and transport.
Bethania to Logan Village Rail Trail
Proposed walking and cycling trail connecting Bethania and Logan Village along the former railway corridor. Will provide safe recreational and commuter pathway through heritage areas.
Logan Hospital Expansion
The $874.7 million Logan Hospital Expansion Stage 2 delivers extensive clinical capacity to meet rapid population growth in the Logan region. Centred on a new seven-storey facility (Building 4), the expansion provides 112 additional inpatient beds, 10 new operating theatres, six endoscopy rooms, cardiac catheterisation laboratories, and expanded cancer care and pharmacy services. Delivered by Metro South Health and Queensland Health with managing contractor John Holland, major construction is advancing toward completion in 2027.
Cantabria Village Estate
Boutique residential community delivering 120 townhomes and apartments with resort-style facilities in the heart of Waterford West, directly opposite the future town centre site.
Loganlea Road Upgrade
Upgrade of Loganlea Road between Queens Road and Logan Motorway, including intersection upgrades, active transport paths, and additional capacity to support the Logan Hospital expansion and relocated Loganlea train station[cite: 1].
Loganlea Station Relocation
The relocation and upgrade of Loganlea railway station to a new site 500m south, directly opposite Logan Hospital. The $173.76 million project is jointly funded 50:50 by the Australian and Queensland governments, with construction awarded to Martinus Degnan Joint Venture (MDJV) in September 2024. Works commenced in early 2025 and include a new station building with real-time displays and hearing loops, raised accessible platforms spanning 162m, dual lifts on each platform, a pedestrian overpass, approximately 250-space park and ride facility on Valencia Street, kiss and ride bays, improved cycling and walking links, and enhanced CCTV and lighting.As of early 2026, major works are underway including installation of the first pedestrian footbridge section (lifted by a 480-tonne crane in February 2026), platform 1 construction, station building works, and Valencia Street realignment. The existing station remains open during construction. Completion is targeted for mid-2027.
Holmview Central Shopping Centre Stage 2 Expansion
Proposed expansion of Holmview Central by Lancini Property Group. The proposal includes a second full-line supermarket with click and collect, family hotel, specialty retail, drive-thru food outlets, tyre and auto operator, additional parking, new road connections and supporting infrastructure. The project remains in the planning phase with the expansion continuing to be promoted as a future development.
The Avenues Loganholme
Proposed high-density mixed-use residential precinct opposite Hyperdome Town Centre in Loganholme, featuring up to 1,200 apartments across multiple towers, a retail podium, and public realm upgrades. Developed by Pellicano Group on a strategic site at the corner of Bryants Road and Pacific Highway, the project aims to create a vibrant transit-oriented urban village in the Logan growth corridor approximately 25km south of Brisbane CBD.
3,022 residents of Bethania are employed, from a labour force of 3,218. Unemployment sits at 6.1%, with participation at 52.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 6,126, about 86% 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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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch reveal a balanced workforce in Bethania comprising both professional and trade occupations, alongside solid representation in essential services, with an unemployment rate of 6.1%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,022, while unemployment stood 1.8% higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.3%. Labor market engagement remained comparatively subdued, with a participation rate of 52.3% against 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census data indicated that only 9.6% of workers operated from home, a metric that may reflect the prevailing Covid-19 lockdown context at the time. The primary employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Manufacturing represents a key area of local specialization, employing a share of the workforce 1.6 times higher than the regional norm. Conversely, professional & technical roles are under-indexed, engaging 3.7% of workers in Bethania relative to 8.9% throughout Greater Brisbane. Comparing the resident workforce to the daytime working population from Census data suggests the suburb operates primarily as a residential catchment with fewer employment hubs within its borders. Synthesising ABS and SALM statistical data, AreaSearch figures show that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 2.0% as total employment dropped by 3.1%, leading to a 1.2 percentage points rise in unemployment. By contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% gain in employment, a 3.4% rise in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Broader labor market trajectories are outlined in Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26 across five- and ten-year horizons, mapped against the local industry baseline. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variation by sector. Applying these industry trends to Bethania's employment composition indicates potential local job growth of 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, noting that this is an illustrative weighting model that excludes localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bethania is $1,074 a week (about $56,000 a year), with median personal income at $602 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,583 a year against an average of $46,181. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Bethania below the Australian benchmark. Taxpayers in the suburb of Bethania recorded a median income of $42,583 alongside an average income of $46,181, whereas Greater Brisbane registered $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $47,420 for median earnings and $51,427 for average earnings as of March 2026. Across household, family, and individual brackets, 2021 Census results position local incomes between the 6th and 12th percentiles across the country.
The largest single earning bracket captures 30.1% of residents (2,156 people) earning $400 - 799, contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 band leads at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are pronounced, with an income retention rate of 80.7% placing the suburb in the 6th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bethania had 2,489 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 75% detached houses and 0% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. Rent absorbs 31.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, separate houses made up 74.7% of Bethania's housing stock, while other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties accounted for 25.3%, broadly in line with Brisbane metro's split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 39.4%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan level, with remaining homes held under a mortgage (25.9%) or rented (34.6%). Monthly mortgage costs sat well below the metropolitan benchmark at a median of $1,500 compared to $1,863 in Brisbane metro, while weekly rents averaged $340 against $380 regionally.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Bethania are markedly lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents compare favorably against the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bethania counted 2,489 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,816 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 29% 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 constitute 62.2% of all households in the area, encompassing couples without children (28.8%), couples with children (18.8%), and single parent households (13.5%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.8%, consisting predominantly of lone person households at 34.6% and group residences at 3.1%. The area records an average household occupancy of 2.2 people, lower than the Greater Brisbane median of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.4% of adults in Bethania hold a university qualification, including 9.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 330 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,031 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment represents a prominent structural difference for the community, with 13.4% of residents holding higher education credentials compared to 30.5% across Greater Brisbane, highlighting potential for future educational development. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees account for 9.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational pathways are widely represented, with 44.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, including 33.1% with certificates and 10.9% holding advanced diplomas. Community participation in study is strong, with 26.6% of the population undertaking formal education. This proportion comprises 10.0% attending primary school, 7.2% enrolled in secondary school, and 3.5% engaged in tertiary study.
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Getting around Bethania means driving: households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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52.2% of residents in Bethania report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 14.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 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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Evaluation of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends by AreaSearch indicates substantial health pressures in Bethania across multiple age demographics, alongside an unusually low private health insurance uptake of around 46% of the population (~3,260 people). This rate falls well below the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 55.8% and the broader Australian level of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, affecting 12.1% and 11.0% of the local population respectively, while 52.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Elevated rates of chronic illness are also observed among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 29.4% of the population (2,106 people), nearly double the 15.0% recorded throughout Greater Brisbane, with senior health indicators generally aligning with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.5% of Bethania residents were born overseas and 10.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.0%) and Australian (23.5%). 3.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Bethania displays relatively high cultural diversity, with 29.5% of its residents born outside Australia and 10.5% speaking a language other than English in the home. Christianity stands as the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 52.1% of the population. The most distinctive religious overrepresentation is seen in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% locally, matching the 0.1% proportion recorded across Greater Brisbane. In terms of ancestral heritage, the leading reported backgrounds in Bethania are English at 32.0% (well above the 26.8% regional average), Australian at 23.5%, and Scottish at 7.8%. Notable representation is also observed among other cultural backgrounds, with Maori ancestry accounting for 2.2% of the population compared to 1.1% regionally, New Zealand heritage at 1.3% versus 1.0%, and Samoan background at 1.0% compared to 0.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bethania is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 24.6% 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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Demographically, Bethania leans heavily toward senior and retiree age brackets. Updated estimates for August 2026 indicate that 29.4% of the community is aged 65+, compared to 15.0% across Greater Brisbane, whereas the 25 - 44 age cohort represents 23.7% locally against 30.6% across the wider region. As at August 2026, the estimated median age sits at 48, matching the 2021 Census figure, which was 12 years above the Greater Brisbane median of 36 and higher than the national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 65 and over has moderated from 33.1% to an estimated 29.4%.
Looking toward 2041, senior cohorts are projected to drive the largest expansion, adding 955 persons (45%) to reach 3,062, while the young to middle aged adult cohort is projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bethania
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 3 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 188 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,333 at the 2021 Census → 7,165 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 (SAL30242). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.