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Bicton has an estimated 7,644 residents, up from 6,961 at the 2021 Census — a change of 683 people, or 9.8%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 2,458 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 Bicton has an estimated population of approximately 7,644, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates and post-Census validated new addresses. Compared to the 6,961 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 683 people (9.8%). This net variation is calculated from an estimated resident population of 7,625 established by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025), alongside 12 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With a density of 2,457 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Bicton places in the top quartile of nationally assessed regions.
Furthermore, the 9.8% expansion recorded since the 2021 census positioned the area ahead of the 9.5% national benchmark, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was overseas migration, which generated roughly 68.0% of total recent population gains. Demographic projections for each SA2 region published by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (benchmarked to base year 2022) have been incorporated by AreaSearch. For SA2 territories not covered by these datasets, as well as for all post-2032 modeling, AreaSearch applies age cohort growth trajectories from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 data). Demographic modeling indicates the suburb of Bicton will outpace the national median for population growth, with aggregated SA2-level estimates indicating the suburb will expand by 1,129 persons to 2041, representing an overall rise of 14.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
79 new dwellings have been approved in Bicton over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, well below 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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Residential building approval data from the ABS, distributed across statistical boundaries by AreaSearch, reveals that Bicton averages around 15 newly approved dwellings annually, reaching an estimated 79 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 8 approvals have been documented. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 and FY-25, the area recorded an average influx of 8.5 new residents per dwelling constructed, pointing to residential demand outpacing new supply, a trend that typically fuels asset price appreciation and buyer competition. Approved new residential builds show an average construction cost of $791,000, underscoring an emphasis on upmarket, higher-end developments.
In addition, $2.2 million in commercial building approvals was registered during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Per-capita residential construction in Bicton is considerably subdued compared to Greater Perth, tracking 70.0% below regional averages. This limited delivery of new housing stock often bolsters pricing and competition for existing homes. Building volumes also trail national benchmarks, reflecting an established suburban fabric along with possible urban planning constraints. Recent building activity consists of 92.0% standalone houses and 8.0% attached homes, preserving the neighborhood's low-density environment catering to family-oriented buyers seeking spacious living. Detached builds account for a larger share of new construction than their 67.0% Census baseline, indicating sustained demand for houses despite broader medium-density policies. With roughly 885 people per approval, Bicton highlights a mature locality. Longer-term projections indicate that Bicton will accommodate an additional 1,110 residents through to 2041, based on recent AreaSearch quarterly figures. Should the existing pace of residential construction persist, incoming housing stock could struggle to keep up with demographic gains, potentially driving heightened competition among purchasers and sustaining upward property valuation pressure.
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 Bicton, worth an estimated $423 million. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.5 billion. 9 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and precincts & urban renewal. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning schemes, and capital projects play a pivotal role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 key initiatives likely to influence the area. Among the principal undertakings are the Blackwall Reach Precinct Redevelopment, Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre Redevelopment, The Point Attadale, and Bicton Central.
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Blackwall Reach Precinct Redevelopment
Blackwall Reach is a major urban renewal project in Bicton, transforming former public housing into a vibrant residential precinct. The redevelopment delivers over 400 new dwellings including a mix of social, affordable, and private apartments and townhouses. Key features include the preservation of riverfront parkland, protection of limestone cliff forms, and enhanced public open space within the Jenalup Locality Plan.
Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre Redevelopment
Proposed upgrade and expansion of the existing Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre, providing modern and functional facilities for school and community camps, conferences, and workshops. The wider precinct is a site of deep cultural significance to the Whadjuk Noongar people, known as Dyoondalup. Recent completed works in the broader Point Walter Reserve include the Dyoondalup Bike Park and playground upgrades.
Bicton Central
Bicton Central is a modern neighbourhood shopping hub that underwent a significant redevelopment to enhance its retail and dining offering. The centre is anchored by a flagship Coles supermarket and Liquorland, complemented by a diverse range of specialty stores including wellness services, boutique retail, and alfresco dining options. The project focused on creating a high-quality community space with improved pedestrian access and contemporary architecture to serve the Bicton and surrounding riverside suburbs.
The Point Palmyra
Proposed mixed use development on the former Palmyra Bowling Club site, comprising 98 apartments above ground floor commercial tenancies, delivering new housing and local shops close to Fremantle in partnership between 10 Development and DevelopmentWA.
Preston Point Residences
Boutique riverfront residential development in East Fremantle comprising 28 luxury apartments with direct Swan River views, designed by MJA Studio and developed by Match as a high-end, low-rise apartment building.
East Fremantle Aged Care Facility
A new purpose-built aged care facility in East Fremantle designed to provide high-quality residential care with modern amenities, therapy spaces, and landscaped gardens for elderly residents.
116-130 Wellington Street Mixed Use Development
A proposed mixed-use development combining residential apartments with ground floor commercial spaces to revitalize the Wellington Street corridor and provide diverse housing options.
14 Silas Street Mixed Use Development
Owned and developed by Luke Beumont Barrett, the project at 14 Silas Street in East Fremantle involves a multi-storey mixed-use development on a 211m² corner site adjacent to the East Fremantle Medical Centre. The scheme integrates ground-floor commercial and professional suites with residential apartments on upper floors. The development has been granted planning approval by the Town of East Fremantle.
4,282 residents of Bicton are employed, from a labour force of 4,371. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 67.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,990, about 78% 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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Drawing on aggregated statistical area metrics compiled by AreaSearch, Bicton possesses an educated resident workforce, solid representation across essential services, and an unemployment rate of only 2.0%. As of March 2026, 4,282 local residents are employed. The area's jobless rate sits 2.2% lower than the 4.2% figure for Greater Perth, while labor force participation is 67.5%, somewhat lower than the 69.9% regional benchmark. Census data indicated that 11.9% of workers worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted in the context of Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily clustered within health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
The local labor pool shows an especially high concentration in education & training, recording an employment share 1.5 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, accommodation & food accounts for just 5.3% of resident employment, compared to 6.8% across the broader region. Comparison between resident workers and local job counts at the Census shows that this predominantly residential suburb offers relatively few employment positions within its own boundaries. Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS and SALM statistical series, the 12 months to March 2026 saw both the labor force and overall employment in Bicton contract by 1.3%, while local unemployment remained essentially unchanged. Across Greater Perth over the same period, employment expanded by 2.0%, the labor pool grew by 2.5%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide an outlook on future occupational demand. When mapped against Bicton's resident industry composition, national projections forecasting 6.6% job growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years translate to an anticipated local employment expansion of 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (representing a baseline weighted industry extrapolation for illustration, without factoring in local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bicton is $2,007 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $990 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,685 a year against an average of $87,726. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch show that taxpayers in the suburb of Bicton recorded a median income of $62,685 alongside an average income of $87,726. These figures stand well above nationwide levels and exceed the Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 indicate a median income of approximately $69,536 and an average of $97,314. The 2021 Census placed Bicton's personal, family, and household earnings around the 71st percentile nationally.
The most prominent weekly earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 24.9% of residents (1,903 residents), compared to 32.0% across the broader region. Furthermore, 34.0% of earners receive more than $3,000 weekly, reflecting considerable local affluence. Housing costs account for 13.4% of income, resident disposable income ranks in the 70th percentile, and the suburb sits in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bicton had 2,742 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 67% detached houses and 5% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,383 a month. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that standalone houses made up 67.0% of dwelling structures in Bicton, with semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings accounting for 33.0%, compared with 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across Perth metro. Outright home ownership reached 43.2%, substantially exceeding the Perth metro rate, while mortgaged properties represented 33.7% and rentals made up 23.1%. Median monthly mortgage costs stood at $2,383, higher than the Perth metro median of $1,907, whereas median weekly rent was $360, compared to $350 in Perth metro. Across the country, mortgage obligations in Bicton notably exceed the national average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents sit below the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bicton counted 2,742 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,011 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 67.1% of all occupied residences, with couples with children accounting for 30.2%, couples without children making up 27.9%, and single parent families representing 7.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.9%, comprising single-person households at 31.0% and group households at 2.0%. The local median household size stands at 2.3 people, below the Greater Perth figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.1% of adults in Bicton hold a university qualification, including 27.5% with a bachelor degree and 8.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 17.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 555 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,114 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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Educational attainment among Bicton residents sits well above broader benchmarks, with 41.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university credentials, compared to 27.9% across WA and 28.6% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 27.5%, alongside postgraduate qualifications at 8.7% and graduate diplomas at 4.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 29.2% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials comprising certificates (17.5%) and advanced diplomas (11.7%). Formal learning participation remains strong throughout Bicton, where 27.9% of the population is currently engaged in studies. This cohort comprises 8.7% attending primary schools, 7.5% enrolled in tertiary institutions, and 7.4% undertaking secondary schooling.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bicton reaches 23 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Local public transport infrastructure within Bicton comprises 23 bus stops operating across the suburb. These stops are served by 6 distinct routes providing 996 passenger trips per week, with residents living an average distance of 202 meters from their closest boarding point. Reflecting the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 84% of trips and bus transit capturing 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.4 per household. Working from home was recorded at 11.9% of workers in the 2021 Census, reflecting potential COVID-19 influences.
Transit service schedules deliver an average of 142 daily trips across the local network, translating to roughly 43 trips per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.2% of residents in Bicton report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Analysis of mortality rates and long-term health metrics by AreaSearch indicates strong health profiles across Bicton, characterized by low chronic illness prevalence across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, held by approximately 62% of the local population (4,741 people). This level surpasses the Greater Perth rate of 59.0% and the Australian national average of 55.7%. The two most prevalent health conditions recorded among residents are arthritis (7.8%) and mental health conditions (7.6%). Meanwhile, 70.2% of the population reported no long-term health ailments, relative to 71.9% across Greater Perth.
Residents aged under 65 exhibit favorable health indicators. People aged 65 and over constitute 23.7% of the community (1,811 people), exceeding the 15.9% proportion in Greater Perth, with older residents maintaining solid health outcomes consistent with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.2% of Bicton residents were born overseas and 9.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.4%) and Australian (23.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics indicate that 25.2% of Bicton residents were born overseas, while 9.0% speak a primary language other than English at home. In terms of religious affiliation, Christianity is the most common faith, practiced by 53.8% of the local population compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Bicton are English (31.4%), Australian (23.6%), and Irish (9.7%). Additionally, several other backgrounds show distinct local concentrations, including Croatian ancestry at 1.5% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.7% regionally), and South Australian at 0.8% (against 1.0% across the wider area).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bicton is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 22.1% 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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Bicton features an older age distribution relative to Greater Perth. Updated estimates as at August 2026 place 23.7% of residents in retiree and elderly cohorts (65+), compared with 15.9% across Greater Perth, whereas young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 23.5%, below the regional share of 30.9%. The estimated median age was 45 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census and 8 years older than Greater Perth's Census median of 37, while the national median at that Census was 38. Between the Census and current estimates, middle-aged and young retiree groups (45 - 64) decreased from 27.9% to 25.9%.
By 2041, senior cohorts are projected to experience the largest demographic increase, rising by 906 (50%) to 2,718, whereas younger adult and child cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bicton
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 | Jun 2026 3 months ago 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 Jun 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,961 at the 2021 Census → 7,644 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 (SAL50119). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.