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Burnside (Qld) has an estimated 3,534 residents, up from 3,104 at the 2021 Census — a change of 430 people, or 13.9%. Growth has averaged 3.0% a year over five years, faster than 82% of areas nationally. 135 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 62.0% of that increase. That puts 653 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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Demographic assessments incorporating regional ABS updates and post-Census address validations by AreaSearch place the population in the suburb of Burnside (Qld) at roughly 3,534 as of Aug 2026. This equates to an expansion of 430 residents (13.9%) relative to the 3,104 individuals recorded during the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds on an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 3,462 from June 2025 ABS releases alongside 135 post-Census validated new addresses. With a population density of 653 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample physical room and capacity for future expansion.
The community's 13.9% gain since the 2021 Census outpaced both the Rest of Qld benchmark (9.4%) and national figures, establishing it as an regional demographic frontrunner. Interstate arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 62.0% of recent gains, while natural increase and overseas migration also registered positive additions. Projections for the suburb of Burnside (Qld) draw upon 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models utilizing a 2022 baseline, supplemented for unrepresented tracts and post-2032 horizons by Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 from 2021 data. Because state figures lack cohort-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-bracket distributions derived from 2023 Greater Capital Region modelling based on 2022 inputs. Demographic forecasts place the area within the top quartile among Australia's regional districts, with aggregated SA2 projections indicating a gain of 991 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 26.0% expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
151 new dwellings have been approved in Burnside (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That places the area in the 73rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 70% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals across local statistical boundaries shows Burnside recording an annual average of about 30 dwelling permits, accumulating to 151 approved dwellings across the prior 5 financial years, with 19 approvals logged to date across FY-25. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 through FY-25, approximately 4.1 new inhabitants entered the locality per completed home, creating a pronounced imbalance between supply and incoming demand that fuels market competition and upward value movement. Dwellings under construction carry an average value of $509,000, aligning with regional building levels, while $8.7 million in non-residential commercial approvals this financial year underscores the predominant residential focus of the neighborhood.
Per capita building activity in Burnside exceeded the Rest of Qld benchmark by 24.0% over the 5 year period, offering incoming purchasers choice while underpinning existing property valuations. Over recent cycles, approvals have consisted of 70.0% standalone houses and 30.0% medium-density configurations like townhouses or units, delivering varied price points from traditional family homes to compact formats. This marks an evolution from the existing structural profile of 88.0% houses, reflecting land availability constraints along with evolving market preferences and affordability requirements. Furthermore, a ratio of approximately 156 people per approved dwelling highlights the suburb's ongoing development trajectory. Looking toward 2041, forward estimates indicate Burnside is set to expand by 919 inhabitants from the latest quarterly figures. Residential construction continues at a steady pace relative to projected requirements, though prospective buyers may experience intensifying competition as the local population base expands.
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Development applications around Burnside (Qld)
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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 Burnside (Qld), worth an estimated $95 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.53 billion. 14 are already under construction and 18 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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Area performance is strongly shaped by capital investments and urban works programs. A total of 14 major projects have been identified by AreaSearch within the surrounding catchment, highlighted by The Grove Nambour Heights, Nambour Waste Precinct Project, Nambour Place Revitalisation Project, and Windsor Park Estate.
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Windsor Park Estate
A boutique land development in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland offering 68 lots ranging from 450m2 to 6,205m2 with elevated views, scenic paths, and green spaces, located 20 minutes from beaches. Marketed by Ken Guy Buderim, construction is largely complete on the estate infrastructure, with land titled and new homes currently being constructed and sold.
Parklane Estate Burnside
Parklane Estate is a 38-lot residential subdivision in Burnside on the Sunshine Coast. The site was sold in July 2024 with an approved subdivision and has since been rebranded as Parklane Estate. Civil construction and infrastructure works are underway, with premium residential lots and house and land packages now being actively marketed. Estate completion is targeted for 2026.
The Grove Nambour Heights
A boutique residential estate offering 58 home sites ranging from 600 sqm to over 2000 sqm, with a mix of flat and sloping blocks. Stage One is sold out with house and land packages available. Stage Two releases are available for presale, providing a relaxed hinterland lifestyle close to Nambour amenities.
Burnside Hills
A boutique residential subdivision project offering 25 house and land opportunities in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. It is marketed as being 'Now Selling' and is situated close to Nambour.
Nambour Waste Precinct Project
The project transforms the Nambour waste facility into a regional hub to support sustainable waste management and a circular economy. Totaling more than 83 million AUD in works, it features a completed state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility, a signalised traffic intersection upgrade at Cooney Road, ongoing construction of a new resource recovery centre, and landfill improvements. Future additions planned include a tip shop and a landfill gas to energy plant.
137 Burnside Road Development Site
A 2.83 hectare (7 acre) site zoned Emerging Community, offered for sale as an ideal residential subdivision opportunity with potential for 20+ elevated lots (STCA) featuring hinterland views in a high-growth corridor. The site has established roads and nearby services.
Nambour Place Revitalisation Project
Council-led revitalisation of Nambour town centre under the Nambour (Namba) Place Plan. The funded first stage focuses on Mill Street and Currie Street streetscape works, including a new signalised raised pedestrian crossing, upgraded footpaths and lighting, landscaping, garden beds, street trees, alfresco dining areas, street furniture, improved accessibility and a digital kiosk. Design for construction has been completed, tenders were scheduled for early May, and first-stage construction is planned to start in the first half of 2026.Future streetscape stages remain subject to funding.
Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Stage 1
Stage 1 of the Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) Rail Upgrade duplicates the North Coast Line track between Beerburrum and Beerwah. The project scope includes delivering 4 new rail bridges, addressing 3 level crossings, expanding 3 park 'n' ride facilities, and constructing a new bus interchange at Landsborough Station. Main construction works commenced in November 2025 and are expected to be complete in 2027.
1,716 residents of Burnside (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 1,825. Unemployment sits at 6.0%, with participation at 65.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,198, about 90% 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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Burnside maintains a qualified labor pool with strong representation in community service fields and a local jobless rate of 6.0%, according to compiled statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, 1,716 residents are actively employed, with the unemployment rate tracking 2.1% above the Regional Qld level of 3.9%, while labor force participation aligns closely with the regional figure of 64.2%. Census figures recorded 10.0% of workers operating from home, an outcome influenced by historical Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment fields for the local workforce are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Local specialization in health care & social assistance is pronounced, capturing a market share 1.3 times the wider regional baseline. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.6% of local workers, compared to 4.5% across Regional Qld. A comparison of resident workers against daytime employment counts confirms the neighborhood functions primarily as a dormitory suburb with limited on-site employment. Based on SALM and ABS datasets, the local workforce shrank by 1.4% alongside a 2.7% contraction in total employment over the 12-month period, lifting the jobless rate by 1.2 percentage points. By contrast, Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% employment uptick, a 0.3% increase in labor participants, and a modest 0.1 percentage points rise in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project employment expansions of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-specific trajectories diverge. Aligning these industry benchmarks to the local resident base suggests Burnside employment could rise by 6.8% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on static sectoral weighting without factoring localized demographic shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Burnside (Qld) is $1,626 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $733 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,406 a year against an average of $63,370. 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 taxation data for financial year 2023 indicates taxpayers in Burnside generated a median income of $51,406 alongside a mean of $63,370, trailing the respective Regional Qld figures of $53,146 and $66,593. Incorporating the 11.36% Wage Price Index increase recorded since financial year 2023 produces updated March 2026 estimates of $57,246 for the median and $70,569 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual earnings placed in the 35th to 42nd percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket accounts for 37.5% of residents (1,325 individuals), comparable to the broader metropolitan distribution of 31.7%.
Mortgage and rental costs absorb substantial income shares, leaving 82.2% of disposable funds (ranking in the 41st percentile), while SEIFA indices position the area within the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Burnside (Qld) had 1,101 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 0% apartments. 52% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 25.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, separate houses made up 88.0% of the local dwelling stock, with 12.0% classified across semi-detached, apartment, or alternate formats, compared with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other properties across Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stood at 28.5%, trailing the regional average, while mortgaged residences represented 51.8% and tenanted properties comprised 19.6%. Typical monthly loan repayments of $1,733 and median weekly rents of $420 were higher than Regional Qld benchmarks of $1,655 and $345. On a national level, local mortgage obligations sat below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental costs were higher than the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burnside (Qld) counted 1,101 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,254 today, averaging 2.7 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 20% 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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Family households represent 77.9% of the occupied housing stock, consisting of couples with children (33.1%), couples without offspring (30.7%), and single-parent homes (12.6%). Non-family arrangements constitute the remaining 22.1%, comprising single-person dwellings at 19.8% and group households at 2.3%. The suburb's median household size of 2.7 people exceeds the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.1% of adults in Burnside (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.2% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 2,303 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,013 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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The proportion of residents holding tertiary degrees stands at 19.1%, tracking below the nationwide rate of 30.4%. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications represent 14.0%, graduate diplomas account for 2.6%, and postgraduate credentials make up 2.5%. Technical qualifications are widespread, with 43.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 12.6% with advanced diplomas and 31.2% with certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 29.4% of the population enrolled in an educational institution. This includes 11.1% attending primary schools, 8.5% in secondary education, and 4.0% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Getting around Burnside (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport within Burnside includes 1 active bus stop serviced by 1 transit route that delivers 20 weekly passenger trips. Service access is relatively constrained, with residents situated an average of 1049 meters from the closest boarding point. Commuting is heavily vehicle-dependent, with private cars accounting for 97% of journey-to-work trips and households owning an average of 1.6 vehicles. Only 10.0% of workers indicated working from home at the 2021 Census, a metric captured during pandemic conditions. Scheduled services provide an average of 2 trips per day across the network, generating approximately 20 weekly trips at each designated stop.
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64.5% of residents in Burnside (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 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 assessments by AreaSearch indicate elevated rates of chronic illness across the community, with prevalence metrics exceeding regional norms, particularly across older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage sits slightly ahead of typical SA2 levels, encompassing approximately 52% of residents (~1,848 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent long-term diagnoses locally, affecting 10.2% and 9.2% of the population, respectively, while 64.5% of inhabitants report having no diagnosed medical conditions compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic disease rates track above average among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 17.4% of the community (614 people), below the Regional Qld level of 20.3%, with senior health challenges ranking lower nationally than the community-wide average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Burnside (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 85.1% of residents, with 5.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.6%) and Australian (28.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Burnside demonstrates a largely homogeneous demographic background, with 85.1% of the population born in Australia, 90.7% holding citizenship, and 94.3% speaking solely English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 50.0% of residents compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Ancestral backgrounds are led by English heritage at 31.6%, Australian at 28.5%, and Irish at 8.7%. Relative to regional patterns, specific ancestries show higher concentrations, including German at 5.7% (compared to 4.7% regionally), New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 0.9%), and French at 0.6% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burnside (Qld) is 36. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 29.0% 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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The age profile in the suburb of Burnside (Qld) leans toward younger demographics, with August 2026 updates indicating that adults aged 25 - 44 account for 29.7% of the population, compared to 25.5% across Regional Qld, while the 45 - 64 age bracket comprises 20.1% versus 24.6% regionally. The median age is estimated at 36 as at August 2026, dropping from 37 at the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years below the Regional Qld figure of 41 recorded at the 2021 Census. Since that count, the 25 - 44 cohort has expanded from 26.8% to 29.7%.
By 2041, this 25 - 44 bracket is forecast to absorb the majority of local population growth, increasing by 400 residents (38%) to a total of 1,450.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Burnside (Qld)
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 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 — 135 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,104 at the 2021 Census → 3,534 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 (SAL30450). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.