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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Burradoo is $2.32m, with units at $2.05m. House values have moved -0.9% a year compounded over five years.
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Burradoo has an estimated 2,661 residents, down from 2,879 at the 2021 Census — a change of 218 people, or 7.6%. The population has thinned by an average 1.4% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 214 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 evaluation of ABS regional population updates alongside newly validated addresses recorded by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Burradoo has an estimated resident count of around 2,661 as of Aug 2026. This marks a reduction of 218 people (7.6%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,879 people. This updated figure is derived from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,655 following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 3 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With this population level, the area maintains a density of 213 persons per square kilometer, offering generous personal space and capacity for prospective development.
Recent demographic expansion was predominantly underpinned by net overseas migration, which generated approximately 79.0% of cumulative population gains. Projections for each SA2 district applied by AreaSearch incorporate the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 releases based on 2021 where coverage is missing. Age-specific growth trajectories from these models are further projected across all localities for the 2032 to 2041 period. In light of these anticipated demographic adjustments, the suburb of Burradoo is projected to achieve population growth exceeding regional medians outside major capitals, expanding by 345 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2 modeling, which represents a cumulative rise of 12.7% across the 16 years.
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Residential building approval figures across Burradoo remain minimal, recording an average of 1 approvals per year and reaching 8 over the previous five-year span. This restrained development volume aligns with the district's rural setting, in which building activity responds to tailored local housing requirements rather than broader market demand. Because of this limited volume, standalone construction projects can create notable fluctuations in annual growth rates and comparative metrics. Residential building activity in Burradoo tracks significantly below the levels observed across Rest of NSW, with construction volumes likewise falling short of broader national benchmarks.
Forecasts based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release indicate that Burradoo will add 339 residents by 2041. Should current construction rates persist, new dwelling creation could lag population requirements, potentially intensifying buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Burradoo, worth an estimated $800 million. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.01 billion. 13 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning, regional development initiatives, and capital works play a defining role in shaping local growth trajectories. Within Burradoo and its surrounds, AreaSearch has highlighted 7 key infrastructure projects expected to influence the district, most notably the Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2, Bowral South New Living Area (NLA), Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, and Waterbrook Bowral Lifestyle Resort.
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Bowral South New Living Area (NLA)
A Council-led master-planned residential community to deliver approximately 2,100 new dwellings, a village centre, and public open space along the Wingecarribee River. The Draft Master Plan and Servicing Strategy were on Public Exhibition in 2024 and are currently undergoing post-exhibition review and Flood Impact Risk Assessment.
Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
An upgrade to the Bowral Sewage Treatment Plant using advanced technology to improve wastewater treatment and increase capacity for population growth up to 21,000 by 2046. The 60.5 million AUD project includes a new bioreactor, clarifier, odour control, emergency storm pond, and UV system.
Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment - Stage 2
The $55 million Bowral and District Hospital Redevelopment Stage 2 refurbishes existing campus infrastructure to consolidate modern outpatient, allied health, and clinical support facilities. Delivered by Health Infrastructure NSW with builder Donnelley Constructions, the project established a new Outpatient Centre in the former administration building and refurbishes the historic Milton Park building into a three-storey General Services Building. Following the opening of outpatient services, final works on the back-of-house support facilities are concluding in 2026.
Bowral Golf Course Detention Basin
Wingecarribee Shire Council's Bowral Golf Course Detention Basin is a proposed flood mitigation project within Bowral Golf Course. The scheme would build three interconnected detention basins with outlet structures and open channels to temporarily store stormwater and reduce downstream flood impacts around Bevan Place, Moss Vale Road and Loftus Street. Council previously secured a NSW Flood Recovery and Resilience grant, but in July 2025 moved to return the grant and reassess the project's viability for a future Floodplain Management Program submission after revised costs and easement issues.The council's March 2026 floodplain program update lists the project as under review.
Maeve Bowral
Luxury residential project delivering 24 dwellings (12 apartments and 12 townhouses) designed for high-end country living in central Bowral. Marketing and sales are led by major agencies, with construction underway and completion targeted for 2025.
Bowral to Moss Vale 700mm Water Main Duplication
Wingecarribee Shire Council is progressing the detailed design of a duplicate trunk water main between the Wingecarribee Water Treatment Plant at Bowral and the Hill Road Reservoir at Moss Vale. The project will improve water supply security, network resilience and capacity for future population growth. Council's current capital works program targets completion of the detailed design before construction funding and delivery stages.
35-37 Station Street Mixed-Use Development
DA-approved mixed-use project in Bowral town centre comprising 10 residential apartments, two commercial spaces suitable for wedding/reception use, and boutique tourist accommodation (~12-15 rooms) with cafe and basement parking. Site area approx. 1,411 sqm across Lots 33 and 34 with ~49.7 m frontage. Close to Bowral Station and Bong Bong Street retail.
The Ace Residences
A secure gated estate comprising seven oversized residences designed for over-60s living, offering premium finishes, private terraces, low-maintenance gardens, and features like high vaulted ceilings, stone fireplaces, and expansive living areas.
1,076 residents of Burradoo are employed, from a labour force of 1,086. Unemployment sits at 0.9%, with participation at 47.4%. 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. 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 metrics compiled from AreaSearch statistical area aggregations indicate that Burradoo features an exceptionally educated labor pool with strong representation in professional services, an unemployment rate of only 0.9%, and solid year-on-year employment consistency. As of March 2026, employed locals number 1,076, while local unemployment sits 3.2% under the 4.1% recorded for Regional NSW, though labor force participation is comparatively subdued at 47.4% against 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census figures also revealed that 45.2% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during Covid-19 may have influenced this outcome.
The primary employment fields for local residents comprise professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Burradoo demonstrates pronounced specialization in professional & technical industries, capturing an employment proportion 3.1 times the regional standard. In contrast, public administration & safety accounts for just 3.3% of the local workforce compared with the regional baseline of 7.5%. Despite the presence of local commercial opportunities, comparisons between the Census resident workforce and local positions indicate substantial outbound commuting among workers. Data from SALM and the ABS synthesized by AreaSearch across surrounding statistical regions shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, the local workforce grew by 0.2% while total employment slipped by 0.3%, elevating the local unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% reduction in its labour force, and a 0.5 percentage points uptick in unemployment. National employment outlooks released by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trends in Burradoo. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied across the local industry profile, where nationwide employment is anticipated to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighted against Burradoo's specific industry distribution, these benchmarks suggest local employment growth of 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, representing an illustrative baseline extrapolation independent of local population shifts.
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Median household income in Burradoo is $2,180 a week (about $113,000 a year), with median personal income at $950 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,646 a year against an average of $109,956. The average runs 91% 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, the suburb of Burradoo's median income among taxpayers is $57,646, with an average of $109,956. These figures substantially exceed national standards and compare to Regional NSW's median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated metrics stand at approximately $63,595 (median) and $121,303 (average) as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 indicates that household, family, and individual incomes across Burradoo sit near the 74th percentile nationally.
In terms of earnings brackets, the $4000+ category forms the largest cohort at 29.0% of residents (771 people), whereas the surrounding region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 tier at 29.9%. Furthermore, 37.6% of households generate weekly earnings above $3,000, underpinning strong consumer capacity. Net of housing expenses, local households retain 89.1% of their earnings, placing the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Burradoo had 1,043 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 64% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month. Rent absorbs 25.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the residential property landscape in Burradoo is composed of 95.6% houses alongside 4.4% other dwellings (incorporating semi-detached structures, units, and alternative formats), contrasting with Regional NSW's breakdown of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 64.0%, well above the broader regional standard, with 27.2% of homes carrying a mortgage and 8.8% occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage obligations in the locality reach $3,000, while median weekly rental payments are $550, compared to $1,733 and $330 in Regional NSW. Nationally, Burradoo's mortgage costs exceed the Australian baseline of $1,863, and local rents similarly surpass the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burradoo counted 1,043 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 46% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 78.7% of all households, broken down into couples without children at 45.6%, couples with children at 26.2%, and single parent families at 6.6%. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 21.3%, consisting of lone person households (20.3%) and group households (1.0%). The locality records a median household size of 2.4 people, matching the average for Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.2% of adults in Burradoo hold a university qualification, including 26.0% with a bachelor degree and 11.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 17.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,755 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,113 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 among Burradoo residents aged 15+ reaches 40.2%, substantially exceeding the 21.3% recorded for Rest of NSW and 22.4% across the broader SA4 region, establishing strong alignment with professional and knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor qualifications constitute 26.0% of attainment, with postgraduate credentials at 11.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.9%. In addition, 30.6% of the population aged 15+ holds vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (13.6%) and certificates (17.0%). Student participation in formal study is significant across Burradoo, with 28.0% of the population actively enrolled in an educational course. This proportion includes 11.3% attending secondary school, 9.8% in primary education, and 3.3% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Burradoo reaches 46 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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The public transport network across Burradoo includes 46 active transport stops covering both bus and rail services. A collective network of 33 individual routes provides 2,048 weekly passenger trips, ensuring solid accessibility with an average distance of 311 meters to the closest stop. Given the area's residential profile, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 91% of travel and vehicle ownership averaging 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding regional norms. Additionally, 45.2% of workers recorded working from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially elevated by COVID-19 circumstances. Across the entire network, transport operations average 292 trips per day, which translates to approximately 44 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.0% of residents in Burradoo report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 compiled by AreaSearch indicate excellent overall health across Burradoo, marked by low chronic illness prevalence across all age cohorts and exceptionally broad private health insurance coverage of approximately 70% of the total population (1,869 people). In comparison, private coverage stands at 51.9% across Regional NSW and 55.7% across Australia. Arthritis and asthma represent the most widespread medical conditions within the community, reported by 12.1 and 5.9% of residents, respectively, while 65.0% of locals reported no diagnosed chronic ailments versus 63.3% in Regional NSW. Low condition incidence is particularly evident among working-age cohorts.
Residents aged 65 and over comprise 43.1% of the community (1,146 people), well above the 23.3% share in Regional NSW, with senior health indicators demonstrating strong national alignment.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Burradoo is largely Australian-born, at 78.1% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (23.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Burradoo sit below broader benchmarks, with Australian-born residents making up 78.1% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 87.9%, and 96.0% of households speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the primary declared faith, representing 63.8% of the local population. Judaism shows a notable local concentration, accounting for 0.7% of residents relative to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Parental country of birth statistics show that the primary ancestries in Burradoo are English (33.6%), Australian (23.2%, compared to the regional figure of 30.0%), and Scottish (11.3%). Additional distinct cultural representations include French ancestry at 1.1% (compared to 0.4% regionally), Irish at 11.1% (versus 8.8%), and Russian at 0.4% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burradoo is 59, older than 98% of areas nationally. 12.5% 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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Burradoo displays a distinct lifestyle and retirement demographic profile. As of August 2026, retirees and older residents (65+) constitute 43.1% of the population, compared to 23.3% across Regional NSW, while young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) make up 8.7% versus the regional proportion of 23.5%. The estimated median age sits at 59 as of August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and remaining 16 years older than the Regional NSW Census median of 43 and above the national median of 38. The 0 - 24 youth segment has expanded from 22.7% at the Census to an estimated 24.6%, while structural aging is evident as the 65 to 74 cohort decreased from 19.9% to an estimated 17.3% and the 75 to 84 cohort climbed from 15.4% to 17.4%.
Looking toward 2041, senior age brackets are expected to drive the largest demographic gain, adding 213 people (19%) to reach 1,360.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Burradoo
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 | May 2026 5 months ago 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 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,879 at the 2021 Census → 2,661 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 (SAL10698). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.