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The median house price in Bundeena is $1.38m, with units at $1.48m. House values have moved -2.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Bundeena has an estimated 2,127 residents. That puts 1,803 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates and validated post-Census addresses, the suburb of Bundeena has an estimated population of approximately 2,127 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,103 people, this represents an addition of 24 people (1.1%). The figure is derived from an estimated resident population of 2,120 following the ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 4 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This population count yields a density of 1,802 persons per square kilometer, sitting above the nationwide benchmark recorded across AreaSearch locations.
Recent demographic growth was predominantly fueled by overseas migration, which made up about 73.0% of overall population additions. Projections for the suburb of Bundeena utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts released in 2022 (using 2021 as the base year), with age-cohort growth rates applied across all locations from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Bundeena is slated for demographic gains slightly below the national median, expanding by 115 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 projections, which equates to an overall rise of 5.1% across the 16 years.
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Examining ABS residential approval statistics allocated from statistical areas, AreaSearch figures indicate that new housing approvals have been virtually non-existent in Bundeena across recent periods, recording an estimated 3 homes approved across the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 1 approved to date in FY-25. Because population increases averaged 4 new residents per year for every home constructed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), buyer demand considerably outpaces construction volume, exerting upward pressure on property prices and intensifying market competition, while newly approved residences show an average expected construction cost of $1,117,000, illustrating an emphasis by builders on high-end, premium residential development.
Residential building volumes in Bundeena remain substantially lower than those across Greater Sydney. While construction rates have seen some recent acceleration, the constrained flow of new residential stock broadly reinforces buyer demand and asset values for established houses. Output is similarly subdued when compared against national benchmarks, pointing to market maturity and potential planning or geographic development constraints.
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Development applications around Bundeena
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 73 current infrastructure and development projects close to Bundeena, worth an estimated $14.7 billion. 19 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 investment and strategic planning programs exert a substantial impact on community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified no major projects with a direct local footprint in the immediate area. However, several regional initiatives carry potential relevance, including the Ozone Cronulla Apartment Development, Rail Service Improvement Program - T4 Illawarra & Eastern Suburbs Line, Illawarra Rail Resilience Plan, and the rollout of the Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet).
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Port Hacking Estuary Dredging & Beach Nourishment
Ongoing environmental and navigational management project focused on the Port Hacking Estuary. The initiative involves periodic maintenance dredging of the navigation channel and beach nourishment to address sand build-up, improve marine access, and mitigate coastal erosion. As of 2026, planning continues for long-term dredging strategies, including the development of the Waterways Management Plan for integrated catchment areas.
64 Ewos Parade Cronulla
Demolition of existing residential structures and construction of a six-storey luxury residential flat building comprising 5 whole-floor three-bedroom apartments, including a multi-level penthouse. The development features two basement parking levels accommodating 13 vehicles, private swimming pools, and associated five-lot strata title subdivision approved by Sutherland Shire Council under DA23/0650.
3 Ewos Parade Cronulla
A five-storey residential flat building comprising 16 apartments, replacing existing structures. The development features a contemporary coastal design, offering quality residential accommodation while preserving the coastal character of Cronulla.
Isla Cronulla
Isla Cronulla (also known as Isla South Cronulla Beach) is a luxury beachfront residential development featuring 12 exclusive whole-floor apartments in a boutique building opposite Cronulla Beach. Each residence offers panoramic ocean views, private lift access, premium Gaggenau appliances, Dolomite stone finishes, European oak flooring, and interiors by Coco Republic. Designed by IDA Architects for developer Skymark Group.
97-105 Gerrale Street Cronulla
A nine-storey mixed-use development in Cronulla town centre, featuring 30 apartments (2 two-bedroom and 28 three-bedroom units) with heritage facade retention. Designed by Vic Lake Architects, the project includes commercial spaces and aims to enhance connectivity and local amenities.
VUE Cronulla
A landmark 350 million AUD mixed-use urban renewal development featuring two eight-storey towers over a double-storey podium. It comprises 112 luxury apartments (1-4 bedrooms and penthouses), 880 sqm of commercial space, and 3,000 sqm of retail space, anchored by Sydney's largest Harris Farm Markets. Designed by PBD Architects with interiors by Mim Design, it includes resort-style amenities such as a north-facing pool, open-air gym, sauna, and a communal terrace. The project is currently under construction by Decode.
Palm Cronulla
Palm Cronulla is a $100 million nine-storey mixed-use development by Sammut Group in partnership with Alceon Group, comprising ground-floor retail tenancies, three levels of basement parking, and 24 luxury apartments. Located 110 metres from Cronulla Beach, the project features panoramic ocean views, sculptural architecture with undulating contours, bronze battens, and lush subtropical landscaping. Designed by PBD Architects and Mim Design, it uses refined coastal contemporary materials to create sophisticated homes with high-end fixtures, generous outdoor spaces, and connections to nature.
Cronulla RSL Redevelopment
Proposed mixed-use redevelopment of the Cronulla RSL site spanning approximately 7,500 sqm with an estimated 22,000 sqm gross floor area. The master plan seeks to integrate upgraded club facilities with seniors living, residential apartments, a boutique hotel, and commercial offerings. Cronulla RSL has engaged development advisory partners to progress feasibility and joint venture structuring.
1,049 residents of Bundeena are employed, from a labour force of 1,085. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 61.1%. 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 1,727, 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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Statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch show that Bundeena features an educated local labor pool with prominent representation in professional services, steady employment conditions over the previous year, and an unemployment rate of only 3.3%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,049, maintaining an unemployment rate 0.8% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.1%, whereas labor force participation trails significantly at 61.1% versus 68.9% regionally. Census records show a substantial 45.1% of working locals operating from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, education & training, along with construction.
Education & training demonstrates exceptional local concentration, capturing a workforce share 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, finance & insurance is notably underrepresented, engaging only 2.3% of local workers compared to 7.3% across Greater Sydney. Given the disparity between Census working population numbers and resident workforce counts, this predominantly residential locality provides relatively few jobs internally. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM data shows that in the year to March 2026, the local labour force contracted by 0.3% while total employment also fell by 0.3%, leaving local unemployment essentially unchanged. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% expansion in its labour force, accompanied by a marginal drop in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide an outlook for potential occupational demand within Bundeena across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-level growth trajectories vary widely. When applied to Bundeena's unique industry distribution via simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes (without factoring in local population projections), local employment is projected to expand by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.
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Median household income in Bundeena is $1,832 a week (about $95,000 a year), with median personal income at $812 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,648 a year against an average of $70,525. The average runs 51% 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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ATO taxpayer records at the postcode level compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that the suburb of Bundeena registered a median individual income of $46,648 and an average of $70,525, surpassing national benchmarks while trailing Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 produces updated March 2026 estimates of roughly $51,462 (median) and $77,803 (average). In the 2021 Census, local personal, family, and household earnings aligned around the 53rd percentile across Australia. The largest earning band comprises 30.2% of residents (642 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider district where 30.9% sit within this bracket.
Although residential accommodation costs absorb 17.5% of income, disposable earnings remain at the 53rd percentile, with the locality positioned in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
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Bundeena had 795 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 2% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $554 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month. Rent absorbs 30.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 32.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the residential housing profile in Bundeena was comprised of 96.8% separate houses and 3.1% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 45.0%, significantly exceeding Sydney metro levels, with remaining properties held under a mortgage (36.8%) or occupied by tenants (18.1%). Median monthly mortgage costs stood at $2,600, surpassing the Sydney metro median of $2,427 and the Australian benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rents were recorded at $554, which sits noticeably above both the Sydney metro rate of $470 and the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Bundeena counted 795 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 22% 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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Family arrangements constitute 74.2% of all households, consisting of couples without children (34.1%), couples with children (28.8%), and single parent families (9.8%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 25.8%, encompassing lone person households at 22.4% and group households at 3.0%. The typical household size stands at 2.5 people, which is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
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34.7% of adults in Bundeena hold a university qualification, including 20.8% with a bachelor degree and 10.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 24.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 171 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,069 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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Tertiary educational attainment in Bundeena is strong, with 34.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, surpassing the national proportion of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 20.8%, with postgraduate qualifications accounting for 10.1% and graduate diplomas representing 3.8%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread, as 36.9% of residents aged 15+ possess technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (24.1%). Student enrollment is robust across Bundeena, with 27.5% of the local population actively participating in formal education. Primary school students account for 10.6%, secondary education enrollments make up 7.5%, and tertiary study occupies 3.2% of residents.
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Public transport in Bundeena reaches 17 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 210 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 in Bundeena includes 17 designated transit stops comprising ferry and bus services, linked across 2 distinct routes that generate 205 trips each week. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 184 meters from their closest stop. With limited commercial employment locally, the vast majority of workers travel outward for work, predominantly by private vehicle (84%), while 6% commute on foot and 5% utilize trains. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, above the regional norm. Census records from 2021 also identified 45.1% of residents working from home, reflecting pandemic conditions at that time.
Public transport services across all routes average 29 trips daily, which translates to roughly 12 weekly departures per stop.
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67.3% of residents in Bundeena report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, health outcomes across Bundeena are exceptional, with younger demographics showing a remarkably low incidence of general health conditions. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is solid, held by approximately 55% of the population (~1,165 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions diagnosed locally, affecting 10.7 and 6.9% of residents, respectively, while 67.3% of the community reported having no long-term medical ailments, compared to 74.6% regionally. Health metrics for residents under 65 are particularly favorable.
Senior residents aged 65 and over make up 27.8% of the local community (591 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%. While health measures for local seniors remain above average, they sit slightly lower in nationwide comparisons than the broader community profile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Bundeena is largely Australian-born, at 76.8% of residents, with 7.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (23.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Bundeena closely track broader regional trends, with 76.8% of the local population born in Australia, 89.5% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.9% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, encompassing 44.8% of residents. The most noticeable deviation in religious representation occurs with Judaism, which accounts for 0.5% of the community compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestral heritage based on parental country of birth, the three largest lineages in Bundeena are English at 29.7% (well above the regional benchmark of 19.0%), Australian at 23.4% (exceeding the regional share of 17.8%), and Irish at 12.0% (substantially higher than the 6.1% recorded regionally).
Other distinct cultural groups show notable variations in representation, including Polish at 1.2% (vs 0.6% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.4%), and French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Bundeena is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 15.4% 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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Reflecting its status as a lifestyle and retirement enclave, Bundeena possesses a distinctive age distribution. As of August 2026, seniors and retirees (65+) make up 27.8% of residents compared to 15.5% in Greater Sydney, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise only 15.8%, well below the regional proportion of 31.4%. The median age is estimated at 50 years, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting well above the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. The most pronounced shift since the Census has occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding from 23.8% to an estimated 27.8%.
By 2041, senior cohorts are projected to experience the strongest numerical expansion, gaining 215 residents (36%) to reach 806, whereas child, youth, and young to middle aged adult segments are anticipated to contract.
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Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Bundeena
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,103 at the 2021 Census → 2,127 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 (SAL10669). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.