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The median house price in Burraneer is $3.17m, with units at $2.55m. House values have moved 0.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Burraneer has an estimated 3,683 residents, down from 3,719 at the 2021 Census — a change of 36 people, or 1.0%. That puts 2,540 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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Based on demographic evaluations from official records and recently verified postal addresses, the suburb of Burraneer has a population estimated at 3,683 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 36 people (1.0%) compared to the 3,719 people documented during the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from a resident base of 3,671 calculated from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population release, combined with 17 validated new addresses added since the census date. These figures indicate a residential density of 2,540 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Burraneer in the top quartile of Australian locations.
Overseas migration was the primary driver of growth, accounting for approximately 41.0% of all population increases, though natural growth and interstate relocations also registered positive results. Projections for the suburb of Burraneer incorporate official 2024 regional forecasts utilizing 2022 as a starting point. For regions lacking coverage, the 2022 state government projections based on 2021 data are utilized instead. Long-term projections spanning 2032 to 2041 apply local age bracket growth rates to these figures. Future population trends point to expansion within the highest national quartile, with an anticipated increase of 952 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 25.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
74 new dwellings have been approved in Burraneer over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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 building approvals indicates that Burraneer has maintained an average of approximately 14 residential approvals annually. This includes 74 home approvals recorded over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 1 during FY-26. Amidst recent population declines, residential supply has kept pace with demand to support a balanced market with options for buyers, while new builds average an estimated construction cost of $586,000, pointing to a focus on high-end, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $13.8 million were registered this financial year, indicating steady non-residential activity. Per capita building approvals in Burraneer stand at approximately 59% of the levels seen across Greater Sydney, ranking the area in the 53rd percentile nationally.
Recent construction projects consist of 25.0% detached dwellings and 75.0% semi-detached properties or units. This concentration of medium-density options offers accessible paths for buyers, targeting downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a shift from the current housing profile, where detached houses make up 86.0% of dwellings, indicating a scarcity of vacant land alongside changing housing requirements and lifestyle preferences. With roughly 303 people for every approved dwelling, the area remains classified as low density. Long-term forecasts suggest Burraneer will add 940 residents by 2041. Should building approvals remain at current rates, residential construction may lag behind population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and encouraging upward pressure on values.
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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 Burraneer, worth an estimated $28 million. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.25 billion. 18 are already under construction and 30 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 projects, developments, and planning policy exert a strong influence on the area's outlook. A total of 6 projects have been identified as having a potential impact on the community. Notable developments include the St Aloysius College Cronulla Expansion, the Port Hacking Estuary Dredging & Beach Nourishment, Kynara at 2-8 Clyde Avenue Cronulla, and 64 Ewos Parade Cronulla, with key details provided in the accompanying lists.
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St Aloysius Catholic College Alterations and Additions
Phased $28.3 million redevelopment of St Aloysius Catholic College to support its transition to a full Years 7-12 co-educational campus. The proposal includes demolition of older buildings, construction of new teaching facilities, approximately 17 classrooms, science laboratories, food technology spaces, staff facilities, landscaping, additional parking and associated works. Student capacity will increase from about 414 to approximately 1,080 students across three construction phases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Caringbah Pavilion
A landmark mixed-use lifestyle precinct delivering 188 apartments above a Coles-anchored retail village in Caringbah. Building A rises 10 storeys with 116 market-rate apartments for sale; Building B is 6 storeys with 72 affordable housing units managed by Hume Community Housing for a minimum 15 years. The $80 million retail podium includes Coles, Liquorland, and specialty dining and wellness retailers. Resort-style resident amenities include rooftop gardens, pool, gym, and wellness zones. Designed by Conquest's in-house CQ Studio, residences range from 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom penthouses.Located 200 metres from Caringbah train station, the precinct combines coastal living with urban convenience in the heart of Sutherland Shire.
1,996 residents of Burraneer are employed, from a labour force of 2,039. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 68.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,843, about 77% 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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Burraneer possesses a highly educated workforce with a significant share of professionals and an unemployment rate of only 2.1%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,996. The local unemployment rate remains 2.1% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while workforce participation is comparable to the metropolitan rate of 69.1%. Census records show that a high 45.3% of employed residents worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are construction, professional and technical services, and health care and social assistance.
The area is highly specialized in construction, employing residents at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, health care and social assistance is underrepresented, accounting for 11.3% of the workforce compared to 14.1% across the region. The comparison between the working population and local residents suggests this residential area provides relatively few local jobs. Over the recent 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 2.2% and total employment fell by 2.8%, leading to a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Sydney, where employment increased by 1.9%, the labor force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. National employment projections from May-25 offer additional context regarding future employment trends in Burraneer. Nationwide, jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce structure indicates that employment among residents would rise by 6.9% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Burraneer is $3,490 a week (about $181,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,209 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,713 a year against an average of $104,967. The average runs 53% 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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Tax data from the financial year 2023 ranks personal incomes in the suburb of Burraneer in the top percentile nationally, with a median of $68,713 and an average of $104,967. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current income levels are estimated at approximately $75,804 for the median and $115,800 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, local household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 91st and 99th percentiles nationwide.
The weekly income band of $4000+ includes 45.2% of the local population (1,664 individuals), contrasting with the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 30.9%. High earners represent a substantial share of the population, with 57.2% receiving more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to strong local purchasing power. Housing expenses consume 13.5% of income, ranking residents in the 99th percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index places the suburb in the 10th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Burraneer had 1,207 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 4% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 46% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $660 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,987 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. 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 last Census, the local housing mix consisted of 85.5% detached houses and 14.5% semi-detached properties, apartments, or other structures, compared to metropolitan Sydney where houses comprise 55.9% and alternative dwellings make up 44.1%. Home ownership rates are high, with 45.9% of homes owned outright, while 43.7% are held with a mortgage and 10.4% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment of $3,987 sits well above the Sydney average of $2,427. Similarly, the median weekly rent of $660 compares to the metropolitan average of $470. These figures also exceed national benchmarks, where the average mortgage repayment is $1,863 and the median rent is $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burraneer counted 1,207 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 50% are couples with children, more than in 95% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 14% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form the vast majority of households at 85.2%, consisting of couples with children at 49.9%, couples without children at 28.6%, and single parent households at 6.0%. Non-family households represent the remaining 14.8%, with single-person households making up 13.5% and group living situations at 1.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
35.8% of adults in Burraneer hold a university qualification, including 25.7% with a bachelor degree and 6.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 19.6% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,569 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,092 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment is high, with 35.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, surpassing the national average of 30.4% and the regional SA4 average of 31.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 25.7%, with postgraduate qualifications at 6.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 32.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.9%) and certificates (19.6%). School enrollment is high, with 30.0% of the population participating in formal education. This group includes 9.3% in high schools, 9.2% in primary schools, and 5.5% in higher education.
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Public transport in Burraneer reaches 40 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 290 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 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 services in Burraneer include 40 active bus stops. These stops are connected to 12 routes, providing a total of 289 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is strong, with an average distance of 117 meters from homes to the nearest transit point. The area is predominantly residential, leading to high outward commuting rates, with private cars being the primary mode of transport for 94% of commuters. Households average 2.0 motor vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. In the 2021 Census, a high 45.3% of residents recorded working from home, which was likely affected by pandemic conditions.
Transit services average 41 daily trips across all active routes, which equates to roughly 7 weekly services for each individual stop.
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75.3% of residents in Burraneer report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 68.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Local health data indicates strong overall outcomes, with low rates of chronic diseases and mortality across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 68% of the population (2,515 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical diagnoses, affecting 7.3% and 6.5% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 75.3% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the population (766 people), which is higher than the metropolitan proportion of 15.5%.
While health outcomes for older residents are favorable, their national ranking is slightly lower than that of the suburb's younger demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Burraneer is largely Australian-born, at 86.5% of residents, with 8.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.5%) and Australian (26.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The demographic profile shows a relatively low level of cultural diversity, with Australian-born residents making up 86.5% of the population, citizens comprising 95.5%, and English-only speakers accounting for 91.6% of households. Christianity is the dominant religion at 68.7%, compared to a rate of 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding ancestry, the three most common backgrounds are English at 29.5% (above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 26.8% (above the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 9.8%. Other ancestral groups show higher representation than the wider region, including Russian at 0.5% (compared to 0.4% regionally), French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Macedonian at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burraneer is 43. 21.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 43 years is older than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Residents aged 55 to 64 are highly represented at 14.3%, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort is relatively small at 6.6% compared to the metropolitan average. Since 2021, the cohort aged 75 to 84 has increased from 5.3% to 6.5%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.3% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 45 to 54 cohort will grow by 191 people (42%) to reach 648, up from 456, while the group aged 0 to 4 is expected to increase by 8% (16 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Burraneer
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last 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 Jul 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 — 17 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,719 at the 2021 Census → 3,683 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL10702). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.