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The median house price in Bundanoon (NSW) is $1.18m, with units at $895k. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Bundanoon (NSW) has an estimated 2,830 residents, down from 2,869 at the 2021 Census — a change of 39 people, or 1.4%. Density is about 48 people per 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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In the suburb of Bundanoon (NSW), demographic estimates from AreaSearch indicate a total of roughly 2,830 residents as of Aug 2026, calculated from ABS regional releases alongside 64 validated new addresses recorded following the Census. This represents a contraction of 39 people (1.4%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,869 people. The current figure builds on the resident count of 2,821 identified through the ABS June 2025 ERP release. Across the locality, settlement density sits at 48 persons per square kilometer, ensuring spacious living conditions. Recent population gains were predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which generated around 62.0% of all net additions.
Demographic modeling for the suburb of Bundanoon (NSW) incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections pegged to a 2022 baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures based on 2021 where necessary, with age-specific growth trajectories extended from 2032 to 2041. Over the 16 years running to 2041, the community is forecast to expand by 475 persons, marking a 16.5% overall increase. This trajectory places the township above the national regional median for population growth across the period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
144 new dwellings have been approved in Bundanoon (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That is 10.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 84% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, 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 approvals in the area have averaged approximately 28 new dwellings per year, accumulating to roughly 144 homes across the last 5 financial years according to ABS figures compiled by AreaSearch. During FY-25 to date, 13 approvals have been logged. In the wake of recent population contractions, this steady pace of construction has maintained a balanced residential market with ample options for purchasers. New dwellings carry an average construction cost of $683,000, pointing toward developer focus on higher-tier, premium housing products. Meanwhile, commercial construction activity remains subdued, recording $1.8 million in approvals over the current financial year.
Per-capita residential approvals run 78.0% above the Rest of NSW benchmark, reflecting solid builder interest despite a recent moderation in overall construction volumes. Approval rates substantially outpace national averages, with a ratio of around 257 people per dwelling approval underscoring a low-density built environment. In terms of product composition, detached houses account for 84.0% of approvals, while townhouses or apartments comprise 16.0%, reinforcing the locality's low-density profile and appeal to buyers seeking freestanding space. Based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, the local population is anticipated to expand by 466 residents through to 2041. Ongoing residential construction patterns indicate that incoming housing supply is well-positioned to satisfy future demand, preserving positive buying conditions and accommodating potential growth that may exceed baseline projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Bundanoon (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Bundanoon (NSW). A further 52 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.84 billion. 18 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and environmental & disaster management. 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 pivotal role in shaping community growth. A single key project identified by AreaSearch is anticipated to directly influence the immediate area, alongside broader regional initiatives including the Bundanoon Village Place Plan, Southern Highlands Overtaking Opportunities, Sydney-Canberra Rail Connectivity And Capacity, and Paling Yards Wind Farm.
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Bundanoon Village Place Plan
Strategic village place plan prepared by Wingecarribee Shire Council with the Bundanoon community to guide future housing, main street design, public spaces, traffic and the local economy for Bundanoon village. The Draft Place Plan completed a third round of engagement, Public Exhibition, from 25 May to 22 June 2026, following two earlier rounds held from December 2024 and in November 2025. Submissions are now being reviewed, after which the plan will be reported to Council seeking adoption.The plan will inform future zoning changes, infrastructure priorities and funding bids across the Bundanoon village centre and surrounding residential areas.
Ashbourne Moss Vale
A master-planned residential community in Moss Vale, featuring over 1,200 prestige homes and land lots, more than 20% green open spaces, recreational areas, walking and cycling trails, and a village hub with specialty shops and potential childcare centre.
Ashbourne Master-Planned Community
124 hectare master-planned residential community developed by Novm (formerly Aoyuan International). When complete, will feature over 1,200 prestige homes and land lots ranging from 450sqm to 2,000sqm with over 3.2 hectares of green open space and 7.7km of walkways and cycle paths. Stage 1 sold out with 143 lots in late 2021, Stage 2A land registration on track for first half of 2026. Located 3.5km from Moss Vale town centre with landscape-led masterplanning showcasing healthy lifestyle philosophy.Features planned village hub with specialty shops, potential childcare centre, playgrounds, and recreational facilities. Led by development manager Angela Villate and CEO Adrian Liaw.
Southern Highlands Innovation Park (SHIP)
A regionally significant 1,053-hectare employment precinct located between Moss Vale and Berrima. Following the adoption of the Master Plan in March 2025, the project is currently undergoing a rezoning process to transition 56 hectares of land from E4 General Industrial to E3 Productivity Support. This rezoning aims to establish an Activity Node and Creative Hub to support small-to-medium enterprises and creative industries while providing a compatible transition to nearby residential areas.
Argyle Street Terraces, Moss Vale
DA-approved medium density project in Moss Vale delivering 50 double-storey terraces and villas on a 2.1ha site at 603 Argyle Street. The approval, granted in early 2024 following a 2022 lodgement, provides for six free-standing homes fronting Argyle Street with townhouses and villas set behind, a central village green, and solar photovoltaic panels on each home. Architects Bonus + Associates and interior designer Duet were engaged by developer Traders In Purple. As of mid-2026 the project no longer appears on the developer's active project portfolio and the prior commercial listing for the site has been removed, consistent with the site having been marketed for sale in 2025.No construction start date or confirmed delivery timetable is currently available.
57-61 Throsby Street Moss Vale Development
New residential development project in central Moss Vale location on Throsby Street providing additional housing opportunities for the growing Southern Highlands community.
Moss Vale Station and Stabling Yard Upgrade
A $68 million upgrade to Moss Vale Station and Stabling Yard to achieve Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport compliance and accommodate the new Regional Rail fleet. Works include three new lifts, footbridge upgrades, platform improvements, accessible parking, new kiss-and-ride zone, CCTV and lighting upgrades, and expanded stabling capacity. The station upgrade was completed in July 2025, with the stabling yard reaching substantial completion shortly after, with only minor works remaining into early 2026.
Moss Vale War Memorial Aquatic Centre Solar Installation
100 kilowatt solar system installation - the shire's largest renewable energy project generating approximately 150,000 kWh annually, significantly reducing energy costs and carbon footprint.
1,117 residents of Bundanoon (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,133. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 44.7%. 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 2,379, about 84% 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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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch highlights an educated local labour pool alongside a low unemployment rate of 1.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents number 1,117, with local joblessness tracking 2.7% under the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Conversely, labour force participation stands at 44.7%, trailing the Regional NSW rate of 60.6%. Census figures further indicate that 29.1% of workers carried out their duties from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Local workers are primarily concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services.
The professional & technical category shows marked local specialization, capturing a share 2.0 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.4% of the resident workforce compared to 5.3% regionally. The disparity between resident workers and local operational positions indicates a constrained internal job base within the immediate area. Over a 12-month period, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM series shows local employment contracting by 1.3% and the labour force declining by 0.5%, lifting unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. Across Regional NSW over the same timeframe, employment fell by 0.9%, the labour force contracted by 0.4%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. Applying national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia (dated Mar-26) to the local industrial distribution—which models nationwide job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—yields an illustrative expansion for the local workforce of 6.7% across five years and 13.7% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Bundanoon (NSW) is $1,290 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $664 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,396 a year against an average of $64,078. The average runs 59% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that local earnings sit below national benchmarks, recording a median of $40,396 and an average of $64,078, compared to Regional NSW marks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, estimated earnings as of March 2026 reach roughly $44,565 for median income and $70,691 for average income. In the 2021 Census, family, household, and individual earnings all fell within the 19th to 21st national percentiles. The most prevalent income bracket is $800 - 1,499, capturing 27.5% of residents (778 people), contrasting with the wider region where $1,500 - 2,999 leads at 29.9%.
Residents retain 87.6% of income after housing expenses, placing overall disposable income at the 24th national percentile and the local SEIFA income score in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Bundanoon (NSW) had 1,219 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 2% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 61% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month. Rent absorbs 31.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.6%. 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, separate houses made up 96.1% of the local dwelling stock, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures accounting for the remaining 3.9%, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings across Regional NSW. Fully owned properties accounted for 61.2% of homes, substantially exceeding regional norms, while mortgaged dwellings represented 25.6% and rented properties comprised 13.2%. Monthly mortgage payments stood at a median of $1,820, sitting below the Australian benchmark of $1,863 but above the Regional NSW figure of $1,733. Median weekly rent was $400, higher than both the regional standard of $330 and the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bundanoon (NSW) counted 1,219 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 92% of areas nationally, against 41% couples without children. 31% 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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Family arrangements constitute 67.8% of all households, with couples without children representing 40.9%, couples with children making up 17.7%, and single parent families accounting for 8.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.2%, consisting of single-person households at 30.5% and group arrangements at 1.9%. The locality records an average household size of 2.2 people, slightly under the Regional NSW median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.8% of adults in Bundanoon (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 20.8% with a bachelor degree and 8.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 126 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,039 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 levels in the community exceed regional comparators, with 33.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 22.4% across the broader SA4 region. Bachelor degrees form the largest category at 20.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 8.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. In addition, 37.7% of residents aged 15+ hold vocational credentials, split between certificates (24.7%) and advanced diplomas (13.0%). Formal education engages 21.2% of the local population. Within this student cohort, primary schooling accounts for 6.9% of residents, secondary education encompasses 6.3%, and tertiary studies represent 2.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Bundanoon (NSW) reaches 54 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 700 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Trains 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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Public transit infrastructure comprises 54 stops providing bus and train connections across 17 routes, delivering 702 weekly scheduled services. Commuters are situated an average of 272 meters from their nearest transit point. Private vehicles remain the predominant travel mode for outbound workers at 94%, with households maintaining an average of 1.4 vehicles. Working from home was recorded by 29.1% of residents during the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic circumstances at that time. Network operations average 100 daily trips across all transit corridors, representing approximately 13 weekly departures per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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58.2% of residents in Bundanoon (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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 indicators compiled by AreaSearch reveal favorable outcomes, characterized by below-average mortality rates and limited chronic disease across both younger and older cohorts. Private hospital and health insurance covers approximately 52% of the local community (~1,479 people), marginally outpacing the standard SA2 benchmark. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnosed ailments, affecting 13.2 and 8.0% of the population, respectively. Residents declaring no long-term medical conditions account for 58.2%, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are more pronounced among the working-age demographic, whereas the 1,245 residents aged 65 and over (44.0% of the population, compared to 23.3% regionally) exhibit particularly strong health outcomes that place well above national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bundanoon (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 76.8% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.5%) and Australian (25.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show that 76.8% of the local population was born in Australia, 90.6% hold Australian citizenship, and 94.9% speak solely English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 55.2% of the community. Judaism exhibits a distinct local concentration at 0.4% of residents, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. The primary reported ancestries across the community are English (33.5%), Australian (25.6%), and Scottish (11.5%). Specific heritage backgrounds also demonstrate higher local representation relative to regional benchmarks, including Irish at 9.8% (vs 8.8%), Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.5%), and Hungarian at 0.3% (vs 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundanoon (NSW) is 59, older than 98% of areas nationally. 13.7% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Bundanoon (NSW) strongly reflects its character as a retirement destination, with individuals aged 65+ making up 44.0% of the community as at August 2026, compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW. Children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 18.7%, below the regional benchmark of 29.3%. As at August 2026, the median age is estimated at 59, matching the 2021 Census figure, which was 16 years older than the Regional NSW median of 43 and well above the national median of 38 recorded at that Census.
The 65+ age group has expanded from 40.6% at the Census to an estimated 44.0% today and is projected to experience the largest numerical increase by 2041, growing by 186 (15%) to 1,431 people. The 25 - 44 age bracket is forecast to record the fastest expansion rate, rising 29% to 513 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundanoon (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 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 1 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 Aug 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 — 64 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,869 at the 2021 Census → 2,830 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 (SAL10667). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.