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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.
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The median house price in Blackwall (NSW) is $1.29m, with units at $840k. House values have moved 6.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Blackwall (NSW) has an estimated 1,944 residents. That puts 1,705 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 population in the suburb of Blackwall (NSW) is estimated at around 1,944, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS population updates with new addresses validated since the Census. When compared to the 1,941 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 3 people (0.2%). The estimate stems from an ERP resident population figure of 1,938 following the ABS release in June 2025 alongside 14 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. These figures yield a density of 1,705 persons per square kilometer, sitting above the national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
With a 0.2% increase since census, the suburb of Blackwall (NSW) trails the SA3 area (2.7%) by 2.5 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying demographic performance. Recent expansion has been almost exclusively underpinned by overseas migration. Population forecasting by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), supplemented where needed by NSW State Government SA2 projections from 2022 (with 2021 as base). Cohort growth trajectories from these datasets are projected across all regions from 2032 to 2041. Under these projections, the suburb of Blackwall (NSW) is anticipated to experience a net population contraction of 21 persons by 2041. Despite the overall decline, certain segments are set to expand, predominantly the 75 to 84 age cohort, which is expected to increase by 65 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
28 new dwellings have been approved in Blackwall (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 2.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies indicates that Blackwall averages around 5 new residential approvals annually. Across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), roughly 28 dwellings were approved, including 4 recorded to date in FY-25. Amid population contraction, residential supply has aligned well with demand, providing solid options for purchasers, with newly approved homes reflecting an average expected construction cost of $418,000 in step with wider regional building benchmarks. Residential building output per capita in Blackwall sits at approximately 75% of the Greater Sydney level and ranks in the 19th percentile across Australia, reflecting limited supply options and directing attention toward established stock.
This below-average building activity highlights a mature urban footprint and potential planning constraints. Approvals in recent times have been divided between 40.0% detached dwellings and 60.0% medium and high-density housing, delivering more accessible price points for downsizers, first-home buyers, and property investors. This marks a clear pivot from the current housing stock (where houses represent 71.0%), signaling diminishing greenfield availability alongside growing demand for diversified residential formats. An established market profile is further demonstrated by an average of approximately 777 people per dwelling approval. With demographic forecasts indicating stable or declining population levels, Blackwall is likely to see reduced pressure on residential stock, offering supportive market conditions for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Blackwall (NSW)
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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 Blackwall (NSW), worth an estimated $267 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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Local capital expenditure and planning developments play a critical role in local growth patterns. AreaSearch has highlighted 4 key initiatives anticipated to influence the local area: Blackwall Road Intersection Upgrades, Dual Occupancy Development - 84 Broken Bay Rd, Gable Glass Room - Bream Road, and Jabiru Ettalong Beach.
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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.
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.
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.
Umina Beach Public Preschool
Delivery of a new public preschool co-located at Umina Beach Public School, part of the NSW Government's $769 million investment to build 100 new public preschools across the state. The preschool will be created by repurposing and expanding the existing Building A, providing 3 preschool rooms, an outdoor play area, and administration, amenities and staff facilities, accommodating up to 60 children per day. As of mid-2026, construction is progressing well, with the building slab poured and structural wall erection, electrical, plumbing, hydraulic and data rough-in works underway, alongside external landscaping earthworks.HPAC Pty Ltd is the appointed builder. Completion is targeted for Day 1, Term 1 2027.
Communications Facility at 109 McEvoy Avenue
Construction of a new telecommunications facility comprising an Indara monopole, four 4G panel antennas, eight 5G active antenna units, and outdoor equipment cabinets within a secure compound. The infrastructure is proposed to improve voice and high-speed mobile network coverage across Umina Beach.
Umina Beach Multi-Dwelling Housing Projects
Ongoing multiple residential development applications including dual occupancy, townhouse developments, and multi-dwelling housing projects throughout the Umina Beach and Peninsula area, aimed at increasing housing density in residential zones.
SDA Customised - 145 Blackwall Road Apartments
Multi-unit apartment development designed for NDIS participants with specialized accessibility features and support infrastructure. The development includes accessible parking, communal facilities, and proximity to essential services including public transport and healthcare facilities. Estimated completion early 2025.
Gable Glass Room - Bream Road
Construction of gable glass room extension at residential property in Ettalong Beach.
958 residents of Blackwall (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 999. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 61.3%. 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 1,573, about 81% 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 local labour force in Blackwall is characterized by skilled workers and strong participation across essential services, exhibiting an unemployment rate of 4.1% and annual employment growth estimated at 3.7% per AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents totaled 958, while the local unemployment rate matched the 4.1% observed across Greater Sydney. However, workforce participation was lower at 61.3% relative to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census findings indicated that 36.2% of workers worked from home, a metric that may reflect Covid-19 lockdown conditions. Local employment is largely concentrated within health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Construction shows notable local concentration, with resident employment standing at 1.7 times the regional rate. In contrast, professional & technical occupations represent 8.6% of local jobs compared to the 11.5% regional benchmark. Comparison of Census resident workers to local workplace numbers indicates that this predominantly residential suburb offers limited on-site employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures across broader statistical zones, local employment expanded by 3.7% over the 12-month period alongside a 3.6% increase in the labour force, maintaining a stable jobless rate. In comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, the labour supply increase by 1.9%, and unemployment drop slightly. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project employment expanding by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally, with variable performance by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce profile suggests Blackwall employment could expand by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate localized population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Blackwall (NSW) is $1,449 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $732 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,531 a year against an average of $71,974. 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 data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 shows that taxpayers in the suburb of Blackwall generate earnings exceeding the national average. The suburb of Blackwall records a median taxpayer income of $53,531 and an average income of $71,974, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $59,055 (median) and $79,402 (average) by March 2026. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings placed between the 32nd and 34th percentiles.
The single largest income bracket comprises 31.6% of taxpayers earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (614 residents), mirroring the regional rate of 30.9%. Affordability is constrained, with 81.3% of income remaining after housing costs (ranking in the 28th percentile), while SEIFA index results place the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blackwall (NSW) had 824 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 3% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $390 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,024 a month. Rent absorbs 26.9% 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 latest Census, housing stock in Blackwall consists of 71.2% houses and 28.9% other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Sydney metro records 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Fully owned homes represent 36.7% of households, exceeding the Sydney metro rate, while 31.5% of properties are mortgaged and 31.9% are rented. Typical monthly mortgage repayments were $2,024, below the Sydney metro level of $2,427, while weekly median rent stood at $390 against $470 across Sydney metro. Across the country, mortgage costs and rents in Blackwall both sit above the respective Australian averages of $1,863 per month and $375 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blackwall (NSW) counted 824 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 27% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 64.9% of households locally, consisting of 27.3% couples without children, 20.6% couples with children, and 14.6% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 35.1%, dominated by lone person households at 31.7% and group households at 3.5%. The average household size is 2.2 people, below the Greater Sydney figure of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.8% of adults in Blackwall (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 92% of areas nationally. A further 30.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment in the area is comparatively low, with university qualifications held by 20.8% of residents against 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Bachelor degrees account for 14.0%, postgraduate qualifications represent 4.5%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.3%. Vocational training is well established, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of 12.5% with advanced diplomas and 30.1% with certificates. Current participation in education is strong, with 26.2% of the local population engaged in formal study. By level, this comprises 9.9% attending primary education, 6.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 3.2% studying at the tertiary level.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blackwall (NSW) reaches 31 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 720 services a week. The typical home sits about 90 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 transit in Blackwall comprises 31 operational stops served by buses across 23 distinct routes, generating 715 weekly scheduled trips. Connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances of 85 meters to the closest stop. Private vehicles are the primary commuting choice, accounting for 83% of work travel alongside 10% by train, with households averaging 1.1 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements were utilized by 36.2% of working residents at the 2021 Census, reflecting potential COVID-19 pandemic effects. Public transport operations provide an average frequency of 102 trips per day across the network, corresponding to roughly 23 weekly trips per active stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.1% of residents in Blackwall (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illnesses and mortality indicate notable health considerations locally, with common conditions present across younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 55% of residents (~1,076 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most common diagnosed conditions, affecting 9.6% and 9.5% of the population respectively. Overall, 63.1% of residents reported having no medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Chronic conditions among working-age individuals are above average. Senior residents aged 65 and over make up 23.8% of the community (462 people), higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, aligning broadly with general national population distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Blackwall (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 81.5% of residents, with 7.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.9%) and Australian (28.6%). 3.8% 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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Cultural diversity measures indicate a largely homogenous community, with 81.5% of residents born in Australia, 88.8% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity forms the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 53.3% of residents. Judaism represents 0.2% of the community compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of parental lineage, the primary ancestries in Blackwall are English at 31.9% (exceeding the regional benchmark of 19.0%), Australian at 28.6% (above the 17.8% regional figure), and Irish at 9.1%. Distinct local representation is also seen among other ancestries, including Spanish at 1.0% (versus 0.6% regionally), Hungarian at 0.5% (versus 0.3%), and Russian at 0.5% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blackwall (NSW) is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 20.5% 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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Demographic patterns reflect a clear lifestyle and retirement destination. Updated estimates to August 2026 show that older residents (65+) represent 23.8% of the suburb of Blackwall (NSW), surpassing the 15.5% level in Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 23.9% compared to 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age was 45 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure, which was 8 years older than Greater Sydney (37) and above the national median of 38 at that Census. By 2041, seniors and retirees are projected to lead population growth, expanding by 88 residents (19%) to reach 551, while younger cohorts including children, young adults, and those aged 25 to 44 are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blackwall (NSW)
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,941 at the 2021 Census → 1,944 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 (SAL10398). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.