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The median house price in Blue Haven is $850k, with units at $500k. House values have moved 4.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Blue Haven has an estimated 6,704 residents, up from 6,563 at the 2021 Census — a change of 141 people, or 2.1%. That puts 2,660 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 Blue Haven has an estimated population of around 6,704, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic releases with validated address updates. Comparing this against the 2021 Census figure of 6,563 people indicates a net addition of 141 people (2.1%). This estimate incorporates an ERP total of 6,686 identified in the ABS June 2025 release, along with 9 validated new addresses confirmed post-census. The resulting population density stands at 2,660 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Blue Haven in the upper quartile among areas evaluated nationwide by AreaSearch.
The local 2.1% expansion rate tracks within 1.3 percentage points of the broader SA4 region (3.4%), reflecting sound local momentum, with natural growth serving as the main driver by accounting for approximately 74.0% of recent population increases. Population forecasting by AreaSearch incorporates the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 series based on 2022, supplemented where needed by NSW State Government 2022 projections benchmarked to 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are projected across the suburb of Blue Haven. Over this timeframe, baseline projections suggest a modest downturn of 31 persons by 2041. Nevertheless, specific age brackets are expected to expand, particularly the 85 and over age group, which is forecast to add 119 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
20 new dwellings have been approved in Blue Haven over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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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Residential building approvals across Blue Haven have averaged around 4 dwellings per year over the last 5 financial years, yielding an estimated 20 homes overall, according to AreaSearch analysis of ABS figures. In FY-25 to date, 10 approvals have been documented. Inflow into the area between FY-21 and FY-25 averaged 5.8 people per year for every home constructed, leaving local supply trailing population gains and placing upward pressure on local pricing. Newly approved residences carry an average construction valuation of $270,000, sitting beneath broader regional benchmarks and indicating comparatively affordable new housing stock.
In addition, $2,000 in commercial development approvals has been recorded during the current financial year, underscoring the distinctly residential character of the precinct. Per capita construction activity in Blue Haven remains subdued, tracking 79.0% below regional average rates across Greater Sydney. While recent years have seen a pickup in construction, overall levels sit beneath national benchmarks due to the established nature of the suburb and potential local planning parameters. Recent approval data shows an even split between detached dwellings (50.0%) and medium-to-high density formats such as townhouses or apartments (50.0%). This diversification contrasts with the prevailing built form of 97.0% houses, offering more accessible options for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors while addressing land availability and evolving buyer needs. A ratio of approximately 467 people per approval highlights the maturity of the local market. Expectations of a flat or contracting population trajectory are likely to moderate underlying housing demand, potentially opening up favorable opportunities for incoming purchasers in Blue Haven.
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 32 current infrastructure and development projects close to Blue Haven, worth an estimated $3.88 billion. 9 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects and regional planning developments play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 1 project of significant local relevance. Major works influencing the broader district include the Charmhaven Master-Planned Housing Community, Toukley Desalination Water Treatment Plant, Greater Warnervale Structure Plan, and Warnervale Water and Sewer Infrastructure Program.
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The Rise at Wyee
A boutique residential land estate of 50 premium DA-approved home sites with lots ranging from 321sqm to 1039sqm at 18 Gosford Road, Wyee. Releases 1 and 2 are sold out with further lots now selling. Construction has commenced with land registration expected in late 2026. The project offers affordable land in a family-friendly growth corridor on the Central Coast experiencing significant investment.
Madison Rise Estate
Madison Rise is a premium residential estate by Allam Property Group situated on elevated land in Woongarrah, Central Coast. The development features 177 turnkey homes with modern inclusions, located near Mackillop Catholic College, Warnervale train station, and the M1 Pacific Motorway. The final stage is scheduled for release in early 2026.
Wyee Local Centre Expansion
The Wyee Local Centre Expansion is a proposed $46.3 million commercial precinct by Wyee Market Place Holdings located at 106 Wyee Road and 1496 Hue Hue Road, Wyee. The development plans incorporate a modern supermarket, approximately 12 specialty retail tenancies, commercial suites, and over 250 car parking spaces. The development application (DA/875/2026) is undergoing assessment by Lake Macquarie City Council and the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel.
Charmhaven Master-Planned Housing Community
A master-planned housing community at Charmhaven on the NSW Central Coast, delivering up to 2,000 single-dwelling homes, 120 ha of protected environmental green space, a new school and business park.
Harvest Hill at Wyee
Harvest Hill at Wyee is an exclusive residential estate comprising 56 premium land lots ranging from 382sqm to 685sqm. Initiated by TOPA Property and Wyee Nominees, the 4.5-hectare development unlocks new housing supply close to services, shops, and transport in the thriving Wyee growth corridor.
Wyee District Park Upgrade
Lake Macquarie City Council is upgrading and expanding Wyee Community Hall Reserve into a district-level park. The project includes land acquired at 122-124 Wyee Road, a new neighbourhood playground, replacement skate park, landscaping, paths, parking and recreation improvements. During 2026 the draft master plan is on public exhibition, including consultation on retaining the existing tennis courts or replacing them with a multi-purpose court. Finalisation of the master plan is expected by the end of 2026, with staged construction subject to future funding.
Radcliffe Wyee
A large-scale residential subdivision offering approximately 730 new homes and land lots with open spaces, parklands, wildlife corridors, and recreational areas in a serene township setting midway between Gosford and Newcastle. Construction is ongoing, with civil works for stages continuing.
Warnervale Town Centre - Woolworths
Approved modification for construction and operation of Warnervale Shopping Centre within the Parklands Central Coast masterplanned community. The project includes a Woolworths neighbourhood shopping centre with retail, commercial, medical centre and e-commerce facilities, 489 at-grade car parking spaces, earthworks, road works and supporting infrastructure.
3,153 residents of Blue Haven are employed, from a labour force of 3,365. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 64.9%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 5,101, about 76% 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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Blue Haven sustains an employment base balanced across blue-collar and white-collar roles, with a solid footprint in industrial and manufacturing operations. AreaSearch compilations of statistical area figures indicate an unemployment rate of 6.3% alongside an estimated 2.8% annual job expansion. As of March 2026, 3,153 residents are actively employed, the unemployment rate exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1% by 2.2%, and labor force participation sits slightly lower at 64.9% versus 68.9% regionally. Census records show 19.3% of workers based at home, though this metric was subject to Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Resident employment centers primarily on retail trade, health care & social assistance, and construction. Retail trade represents a notable area of local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.6 times that of the wider region. Conversely, professional & technical occupations account for only 2.1% of resident workers, compared with 11.5% in Greater Sydney. A comparison between Census local workplace counts and resident worker numbers highlights the predominantly dormitory nature of the suburb, with limited local job generation. Over the 12 months leading to March 2026, AreaSearch synthesis of ABS and SALM metrics shows that both total employment and the labor force grew by 2.8%, keeping local unemployment steady, whereas Greater Sydney saw employment and labor force growth of 1.9% alongside a slight reduction in joblessness. Applying Jobs and Skills Australia national industry projections from Mar-26 to the local worker profile indicates potential workforce trajectories. Across the country, employment is expected to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighted against Blue Haven's specific industry distribution, these benchmarks suggest potential local job growth of 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Blue Haven is $1,608 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $714 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,272 a year against an average of $57,543. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Blue Haven recorded a median taxpayer income of $50,272 and an average taxpayer income of $57,543, falling below nationwide benchmarks as well as the Greater Sydney equivalents of $60,817 and $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index adjustment since financial year 2023 suggests updated figures of approximately $55,460 (median) and $63,481 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings between the 31st and 41st percentiles. The primary income bracket comprises 39.7% of households (2,661 residents) receiving between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, broadly matching the regional share of 30.9%.
Affordability remains tight, with residents retaining 80.9% of income after housing expenses, placing the area at the 39th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Blue Haven had 2,236 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,794 a month. Rent absorbs 26.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.7%. 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, the housing landscape in Blue Haven was heavily weighted toward separate houses at 96.9%, with semi-detached dwellings, units, and other formats making up 3.1%, contrasting with Sydney metro where houses comprised 55.9% and other dwellings accounted for 44.1%. Outright home ownership stood at 26.3%, slightly trailing the metropolitan rate, while 42.4% of homes were mortgaged and 31.3% were rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,794 and median weekly rent of $420 were both below Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470. Compared to national averages, Blue Haven sat below the Australian mortgage median of $1,863 but well above the national median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Blue Haven counted 2,236 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 17% 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 79.7% of all domestic arrangements in the suburb, consisting of couples with children (34.0%), couples without children (24.1%), and single parent families (20.1%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.3%, distributed between lone person households (17.2%) and group households (3.1%). Household occupancy averages 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
8.5% of adults in Blue Haven hold a university qualification, including 6.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 33.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 677 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 887 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 profile data highlights low tertiary attainment in the area, with 8.5% of residents possessing a university qualification compared to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees represent the primary higher education credential at 6.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, held by 43.1% of persons aged 15+, consisting of certificates (33.8%) and advanced diplomas (9.3%). Enrolment in education is extensive locally, with 30.2% of the population engaged in formal study. This cohort comprises 12.0% attending primary school, 8.4% enrolled in secondary school, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Blue Haven reaches 40 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 630 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 connectivity within Blue Haven is facilitated by 40 bus stops across 19 individual routes, providing 626 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit points is strong, with typical walking distances to the closest stop averaging 157 meters. Private vehicles serve as the primary mode of travel for 94% of outbound commuters, supported by an above-average vehicle ownership rate of 1.6 per dwelling. At the 2021 Census, 19.3% of workers operated from home under conditions influenced by COVID-19. Bus services across the network total an average of 89 trips per day, translating to roughly 15 weekly trips per stop across the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.2% of residents in Blue Haven report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.2 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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Health and mortality analyses by AreaSearch identify pronounced chronic illness challenges across both younger and older demographics in Blue Haven. Private health insurance uptake is comparatively constrained, covering roughly 50% of residents (~3,333 people), which lags both the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, affecting 10.3% and 11.5% of the community respectively, while 62.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health vulnerabilities are particularly evident among working-age individuals.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 14.5% of the local population (972 people), trailing the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%, with senior health metrics broadly mirroring wider national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Blue Haven is largely Australian-born, at 88.5% of residents, with 5.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.1%) and English (29.9%). 6.5% 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 in Blue Haven track below metropolitan averages, with 88.5% of residents born in Australia, 92.8% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.4% using only English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 51.5% of the community. Judaism shows the clearest relative deviation from wider trends, representing 0.1% locally against 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Parental heritage data indicates that the leading reported ancestries are Australian at 33.1% (compared to 17.8% regionally), English at 29.9% (versus 19.0% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal at 6.5% (above the regional mark of 1.3%).
Other cultural representations show varying patterns, with Maori background at 1.1% (versus 0.4% regionally), Maltese at 1.0% (matching 1.0% regionally), and Lebanese at 0.5% (versus 2.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Blue Haven is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 28.0% 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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Blue Haven has a more youthful demographic compared to the broader Greater Sydney area. Based on data revised to August 2026, 35.8 percent of the population falls into the children and young adults category (0 - 24), which is higher than the 30.4 percent recorded for Greater Sydney. Meanwhile, 28.9 percent of Blue Haven residents are young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), whereas the corresponding share in the wider region stands at 31.4 percent. The median age in Blue Haven is estimated at 33 as of August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting four years below the Greater Sydney median of 37 from that same Census.
At the national level, the median age was 38 during the 2021 Census. Following the Census, the proportion of young to middle aged adults increased from 27.0 percent to an estimated 28.9 percent. Projections for 2041 indicate the biggest growth will occur among retirees and elderly groups (65+), with an increase of 267 people (27 percent) reaching a total of 1,239. Both the children and young adults category and the young to middle aged adults category are expected to shrink over the same timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Blue Haven
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 this 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 this 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 this month headline measures · Jun 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 — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,563 at the 2021 Census → 6,704 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 (SAL10414). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.