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The median house price in Bogangar is $1.74m, with units at $1.11m. House values have moved 5.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Bogangar has an estimated 3,618 residents, up from 3,313 at the 2021 Census — a change of 305 people, or 9.2%. Growth has averaged 1.8% a year over five years. That puts 537 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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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address files validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Bogangar is estimated to be approximately 3,618 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 305 people (9.2%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 3,313 residents. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 3,616 calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) and an additional 72 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density ratio of 536 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per resident and opportunity for further development.
The 9.2% expansion rate in the suburb of Bogangar since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA4 region (3.7%) as well as the SA3 area, establishing the locality as a leading growth zone. Demographic expansion was heavily supported by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 39.0% of the overall population gains in recent times, though other contributors like interstate migration and natural growth also registered positive trends. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. For any SA2 sectors lacking this data, projections at the SA2 level from the NSW State Government, published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline, are applied. Growth percentages across different age brackets from these data sets are also mapped to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic shifts, population growth is anticipated to sit slightly under the median for non-metropolitan Australian localities, with the area projected to add 404 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 11.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
64 new dwellings have been approved in Bogangar over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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Statistical area data analysed by AreaSearch reveals that Bogangar averages about 12 approved residential properties annually, culminating in approximately 64 approved homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 13 approvals have been documented. An average of 4.8 individuals relocated to the locality for each constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating that demand is outstripping new supply, a trend that generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while new properties command an average building cost of $1,131,000, signaling a developers' preference for upscale, premium housing.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $1.2 million were registered during this financial year, confirming the suburb's residential focus. Relative to the Rest of NSW, building activity in Bogangar is somewhat elevated, running 22.0% above the regional per-person average over the 5 year period, which helps balance choices for buyers while supporting current home values. Recent construction activity consists of 55.0% standalone houses and 45.0% semi-detached properties or units, with this varied mix offering options across multiple price points, ranging from family residences to affordable compact dwellings. Recording approximately 298 residents for each approved dwelling, Bogangar displays a growing real estate market. Moving forward, Bogangar is projected to add 402 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Construction activity is progressing at a reasonable pace relative to this projected growth, though purchasers may face heightened competition as the population expands.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Bogangar, worth an estimated $11 million. A further 68 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.1 billion. 19 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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, major planning changes, and development programs are major drivers of local performance. In total, 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely local impact. Notable initiatives include HALI By Keystone, the 25 Tweed Coast Road Mixed-Use Development (DA23/0225), CABA by Allera, and the Norries Headland Masterplan, with key details provided for the most relevant ones.
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HALI By Keystone
Luxury beachfront residential development featuring 12 exclusive, thoughtfully designed apartments, a state-of-the-art wellness center, and a rooftop communal area with a pool, sauna, ice bath, and ocean views. The development journey began in 2021, with plans formally submitted in 2023.
25 Tweed Coast Road Mixed-Use Development (DA23/0225)
Part three to four storey mixed-use development comprising two commercial tenancies, two serviced apartments, and six residential units (shop top housing) above part basement car parking and associated works. An amendment (DA23/0225.01) was lodged on July 1, 2025, to modify the development consent (DA23/0225).
Iylah Mixed-Use Development
Boutique tri-level mixed-use development, branded Iylah, comprising 8 luxury 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and ground floor commercial/retail space at 53 Tweed Coast Road, Bogangar (Cabarita Beach), featuring high-quality finishes and lift access.
Hastings Road Car Park
Proposed new ground-level car park to provide an additional 52 parking spaces for the Bogangar and Cabarita Beach communities. The design includes shade trees, permeable pavements, disabled parking, free parking, lighting, and a shared pedestrian zone.
Tweed Coast Road Rehabilitation - Cabarita Beach
Rehabilitation of a short section of Tweed Coast Road at Cabarita Beach between Banksia Avenue and Cypress Crescent. Works replaced the existing pavement, improved drainage, and restored line marking to improve safety and local connectivity. Works were delivered by Tweed Shire Council and completed in 2025.
Pama Casuarina
A $76-million luxury apartment development with 47 apartments across four levels at Casuarina Beach. Features amenities including a centrally located pool, sun lounges, BBQ dining areas, kitchen and bar area, outdoor showers, and exclusive use vintage bicycles and stand-up paddle boards. Designed by Plus Architecture with sophisticated coastal style and mid-century Palm Springs character.
Casuarina Town Centre Concept Plan Modification 15
Modification to change the approved use of the building from mixed-use medium-density residential to mixed-use to facilitate specialist medical services and to increase the approved building height from three storeys to three storeys with a partial fourth storey for a rooftop terrace.
Venetia Casuarina
A luxury development with a collection of 16 two-storey penthouses and eight ground-level commercial lots.
1,876 residents of Bogangar are employed, from a labour force of 1,916. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 66.9%. 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 2,749, 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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Bogangar is home to a qualified workforce with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.6% over the preceding year, according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,876 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.0% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation was exceptionally high at 66.9% compared to Regional NSW's 60.6%. Census data indicates a moderate 16.0% of residents worked from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area exhibits a distinct concentration in accommodation & food, with an employment share that is 1.6 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is underrepresented at 1.2% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The mismatch between the Census working population and resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are limited. An analysis of SALM and ABS data from broader statistical regions indicates that over the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment grew by 4.6% and the labor force expanded by 4.8%, leading to a 0.1 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% contraction in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand trends in Bogangar. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local workforce profile to project growth. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary widely by sector. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto Bogangar's workforce mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, noting this is a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bogangar is $1,595 a week (about $83,000 a year), with median personal income at $761 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,585 a year against an average of $63,719. 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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According to the most recent postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the suburb of Bogangar's median taxpayer income is $48,585, with an average of $63,719. This sits below the national average and compares to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 in Regional NSW. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $53,599 (median) and $70,295 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Bogangar are moderate, positioning between the 40th and 41st percentiles.
The largest income group consists of 35.7% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,291 residents), which aligns with the wider region where this bracket represents 29.9%. Housing cost pressures are significant, with only 80.7% of income remaining, placing the area in the 38th percentile, while the SEIFA income ranking places the locality in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bogangar had 1,191 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 64% detached houses and 9% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,898 a month. Rent absorbs 28.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Bogangar at the time of the latest Census consisted of 63.9% standalone houses and 36.1% alternative dwellings (townhouses, units, and other housing types), compared to Regional NSW's breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Home ownership in Bogangar was lower than the Regional NSW rate at 31.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (36.4%) or rented (32.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,898 exceeded the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $460 compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Bogangar's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent prices are substantially above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bogangar counted 1,191 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,301 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 72.0% of all households, consisting of 31.7% couples with children, 26.2% couples without children, and 13.6% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.0%, with lone-person households representing 24.6% and group households making up 2.7%. The median household size of 2.6 residents exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.1% of adults in Bogangar hold a university qualification, including 17.3% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 335 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,050 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 in Bogangar is lower than regional benchmarks, with 25.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 32.2% across NSW. This variance points to opportunities for training and qualification growth. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 17.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational and technical skills are well represented, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (30.6%). Participation in education is high, with 32.2% of local residents enrolled in an educational program.
This includes 12.4% attending primary school, 8.3% in secondary school, and 3.7% enrolled in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bogangar reaches 41 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 310 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. 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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Public transport analysis identifies 41 active transit stops operating in Bogangar, consisting of various bus options. These stops are connected to 29 separate routes, which provide a total of 308 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 117 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with cars remaining the main transport choice at 91%, while 6% walk and 2% cycle. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 cars per household. A total of 16.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 44 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 7 weekly trips per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.9% of residents in Bogangar report no long-term health condition. 4.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Bogangar displays favorable health trends based on mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with both younger and older demographics showing low rates of common health conditions, while the rate of private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the typical SA2 area at approximately 52% of the population (~1,886 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 8.0 and 6.8% of residents, respectively, while 72.9% of the population reported no medical issues, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Residents under 65 exhibit better than average health.
The area has 16.9% of its population aged 65 and over (611 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW figure of 23.4%. Seniors in the area display particularly strong health outcomes, ranking higher nationally than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bogangar is largely Australian-born, at 85.9% of residents, with 4.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.0%) and Australian (27.6%). 3.5% 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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Bogangar displays lower levels of cultural diversity, with 85.9% of residents born in Australia, 89.8% holding citizenship, and 95.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 40.0% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Bogangar are English (30.0% of the population), Australian (27.6%), and Irish (10.8%). There are also notable differences in other ethnic backgrounds, with Welsh overrepresented at 0.7% of Bogangar (compared to 0.5% regionally), New Zealand at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%), and Scottish at 8.8% (compared to 8.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bogangar is 41. 21.4% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Bogangar is 41 years, which is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 43 years but modestly above the national average of 38 years. The 5 - 14 age bracket is highly represented at 15.2% compared to Regional NSW, while the 75 - 84 cohort is less common at 4.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has expanded from 9.9% to 11.6% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group has risen from 9.1% to 10.7%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 cohort has shrunk from 15.8% to 13.3%.
Demographic projections indicate Bogangar's age distribution will transform by 2041. The 25 to 34 age bracket is expected to grow the most, increasing by 26% (adding 92 residents to reach 447), while the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to decrease by one resident.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bogangar
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 10 months ago all 5 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 72 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,313 at the 2021 Census → 3,618 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10438). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.