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The median house price in Cabarita (NSW) is $3.85m, with units at $2.46m. House values have moved 7.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Cabarita (NSW) has an estimated 1,942 residents. That puts 3,884 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 newly verified addresses following the Census, the suburb of Cabarita (NSW) has an estimated population of approximately 1,942 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 9 people (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 1,933 people. This trend is deduced from the 1,933 resident baseline calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 1 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With a density of 3,884 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Cabarita (NSW) sits within the top 10% of Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch, highlighting significant demand for local land.
Recent demographic expansion was largely fueled by overseas arrivals, who accounted for roughly 83.0% of total population additions. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch across SA2 areas, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts from 2022 (with a 2021 base year) where necessary. Age-specific growth rates derived from these datasets are applied to all localities for 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population growth in the suburb of Cabarita (NSW) is projected to track slightly below the national median, gaining 142 persons to 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, which equals an overall rise of 6.8% across the 16 years.
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Over the preceding five-year timeframe, building consent was granted for no new residential properties in Cabarita. This reflects a fully developed, established residential market featuring constrained site availability for fresh construction. Consequently, this lack of newly built supply generally underpins existing home valuations, focusing purchaser activity on established real estate. Residential construction volume in Cabarita remains substantially lower than the broader Greater Sydney benchmark. This limited delivery of new housing stock tends to bolster pricing and buyer interest for established dwellings. Development levels also trail national benchmarks, reflecting the mature character of the suburb and pointing to probable planning constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Cabarita (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 39 current infrastructure and development projects close to Cabarita (NSW), worth an estimated $17.1 billion. 8 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and precincts & urban renewal. 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 and planning measures play a critical role in shaping community development, with AreaSearch identifying a total of 1 major project likely to influence the area. Key works include Public Transport Capacity: Parramatta Road and Victoria Road Corridors, Mortlake Place Plan 2019-2025, Cabarita Park Lighting Upgrade and Summer House Maintenance, and Corsa Mortlake, which represent the most significant local initiatives.
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Public Transport Capacity: Parramatta Road and Victoria Road Corridors
NSW Government program to increase public transport capacity and reliability through bus-priority upgrades. Key works include new and extended bus lanes, traffic signal priority, and stop upgrades along the Victoria Road and Parramatta Road corridors. Recent 2026 milestones include safety and accessibility improvements at major intersections such as Victoria Road and Marist Place in Parramatta, and Victoria Road at West Ryde. Completed short-term initiatives include new westbound bus lanes in Petersham, Ashfield, and North Parramatta to support the long-term vision of transforming these roads into vibrant boulevards.
Jordan Hall Residences
A luxury seniors living development featuring 29 meticulously appointed apartments. The project integrates modern residential design with the preserved heritage facade of the former community hall. Amenities include communal open spaces on Level 1 and 7, disability access, and a village-inspired aesthetic near the Gladesville waterfront.
Gladesville Masterplan
A comprehensive redevelopment and zoning plan for the Gladesville Village Centre led by Hunters Hill Council. The project includes the demolition of the existing shopping village to be replaced by a new 3,500 sqm supermarket, 5,000 sqm of commercial/retail gross floor area, and two residential towers of up to 19 storeys (70m). The masterplan facilitates approximately 522 new apartments and incorporates significant public domain improvements, including two new open spaces and enhanced pedestrian links between Victoria Road, Massey Street, and Cowell Street.
Henley Precinct Masterplan
Council-adopted masterplan guiding upgrades across the Henley Precinct, including wayfinding, access and connectivity, recreation facilities (e.g. wild play playground at Gladesville Reserve), and an implementation plan to sequence short-, medium- and long-term works.
Parramatta Road Corridor Urban Transformation Strategy (PRCUTS) - Stage 2
Stage 2 planning proposal to implement PRCUTS for the Kings Bay and Burwood-Concord precincts in the City of Canada Bay, including updated LEP controls, urban design frameworks and supporting technical studies. The proposal remains in the NSW Planning Portal pre-exhibition stream while feasibility and infrastructure work is progressed by Council and the Department.
Bushells Factory Redevelopment
Mixed-use redevelopment of the former Bushells Factory site (3.93ha) on the Parramatta River foreshore at Concord into a residential-led neighbourhood precinct. The LEP rezoning came into effect 25 August 2023, enabling R3 Medium Density Residential, B1 Neighbourhood Centre, and RE1 Public Recreation zones. The Central Roasting Hall chimney is heritage-listed and will be adaptively reused. The scheme delivers approximately 393 dwellings, a minimum 7,500sqm of non-residential floor space, foreshore public open space, and an affordable housing contribution of 10%.
Five Dock Town Centre Revitalisation
Comprehensive revitalisation of Five Dock town centre with improved public spaces, retail upgrades, and enhanced pedestrian connectivity in preparation for Metro West.
Kings Bay Village
A $1.8 billion urban renewal precinct transforming a 3-hectare former industrial site into a mixed-use community. Developed by Deicorp in partnership with Metrics Credit Partners, the project features six buildings ranging from 9 to 31 storeys. It delivers 1,185 apartments, including 218-219 affordable housing units for essential workers. The precinct includes approximately 14,700 sqm of retail and commercial space featuring a full-line supermarket, and 6,500 sqm of public open space with a 2,290 sqm village green.Over $80 million is committed to local infrastructure upgrades. It is a key project within the Parramatta Road Corridor strategy, located near the future Five Dock Metro Station.
1,038 residents of Cabarita (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,052. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 62.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,551, about 80% 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Cabarita, which features notable representation across the technology sector and an unemployment rate of only 1.3%, based on aggregated statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,038, with joblessness tracking 2.8% lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, while local workforce participation of 62.4% sits well behind the metropolitan figure of 68.9%. Census data indicated that 50.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 containment measures. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and finance & insurance.
Finance & insurance demonstrates an especially dense local presence, with participation rates reaching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, retail trade accounts for only 6.5% of employed locals, trailing the 9.3% recorded across Greater Sydney. Given the ratio of Census workers to local residents, this predominantly residential neighborhood provides relatively few positions within its own boundaries. AreaSearch assessment of broader SALM and ABS statistical data indicates that over the 12-month period, both the local workforce and employment contracted by 1.3%, leaving the jobless rate largely unchanged. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment and labour supply increases of 1.9% and 1.9%, respectively, alongside a slight reduction. Looking forward, national employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide perspective on prospective labor demand in Cabarita. Mapping these five and ten-year national outlooks against the local sectoral profile shows that while overall Australian employment is anticipated to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral performance will vary. Factoring these industry rates into the local workforce distribution points to potential employment gains of 7.4% over five years and 14.7% over ten years for Cabarita, based on a simple weighted extrapolation without localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cabarita (NSW) is $2,695 a week (about $140,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,150 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,760 a year against an average of $100,268. The average runs 48% 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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Based on ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Cabarita recorded a median taxpayer income of $67,760 and a mean of $100,268, placing it in the highest percentile nationwide compared to Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $74,753 (median) and $110,616 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed Cabarita personal, family, and household earnings between the 88th and 93rd percentiles across the country. The local income breakdown is led by the $4000+ per week category at 35.5% (689 people), contrasting with the wider metropolitan pattern where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 30.9%.
High-income earners earning above $3,000 weekly make up 46.0% of the community, underscoring substantial household purchasing power. Residential accommodation costs absorb 13.8% of income, placing local disposable earnings in the 94th percentile, while the SEIFA income index positions the suburb in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cabarita (NSW) had 724 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 43% detached houses and 41% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 56% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $900 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 33.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.0%. 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 most recent Census, the housing stock in Cabarita was divided into 42.8% separate houses and 57.3% attached or multi-unit dwellings (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other configurations), whereas the Sydney metro balance stood at 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Cabarita reached 56.0%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged properties comprising 25.9% and rental housing representing 18.1%. Median monthly mortgage costs of $3,500 and median weekly rent of $900 significantly exceeded the Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470. Relative to Australia-wide figures, local mortgage payments sit well above the national median of $1,863, and rents vastly outstrip the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cabarita (NSW) counted 724 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 40% couples without children. 17% 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 units constitute 83.0% of all local households, divided into couples without children (39.9%), couples with children (34.3%), and single parent families (6.6%). The remaining 17.0% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person residences accounting for 17.0% and group households making up 1.0%. The typical household size stands at 2.6 people, slightly lower than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.5% of adults in Cabarita (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 28.1% with a bachelor degree and 13.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 13.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Academic credentials in Cabarita substantially outpace broader geographic averages, with 45.5% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university degrees compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% nationally. This high educational standard underpins the area's strong alignment with knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute 28.1% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 13.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising advanced diplomas (12.7%) and certificates (13.0%). Formal studies engage 24.6% of the local population. This educational cohort includes 8.1% enrolled in primary education, 7.5% attending secondary institutions, and 5.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cabarita (NSW) reaches 19 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 4,900 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Ferries carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Cabarita is served by 19 public transport stops encompassing both bus and ferry networks. These facilities are utilized by 7 individual routes that generate a collective 4,886 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average of 204 meters from their closest stop. Due to the area's residential profile, outbound travel predominates, with private cars serving as the primary transport mode at 89%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling, exceeding regional levels, while 50.1% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect prevailing COVID-19 circumstances).
Transit services maintain an average frequency of 698 trips per day across all active routes, translating to roughly 257 weekly services for each individual stop.
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71.5% of residents in Cabarita (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 97% of areas nationally. 4.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 66.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 2.6 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 metrics across Cabarita are outstanding based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality rates, showing very low rates of common health ailments across all age demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is remarkably widespread, encompassing approximately 66% of the population (1,290 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and 55.7% nationally. Arthritis and heart disease represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 8.5 and 5.2% of residents respectively, while 71.5% of the community reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Working-age cohorts exhibit excellent general wellness with minimal chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 31.5% of the populace (611 people), exceeding the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, and elderly residents maintain strong health profiles aligned with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.8% of Cabarita (NSW) residents were born overseas and 31.0% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (18.5%) and Australian (14.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced in Cabarita, where 34.8% of residents were born overseas and 31.0% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation, representing 64.4% of the population, compared to 49.2% across the wider Greater Sydney region. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' country of birth, the three most common heritages in Cabarita are English at 18.5%, Australian at 14.2%, and Chinese at 12.3%. Other cultural backgrounds also show distinct local concentrations: Italian heritage represents 11.6% (compared to 3.4% regionally), Lebanese stands at 4.0% (versus 2.6%), and Korean accounts for 1.9% (versus 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cabarita (NSW) is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 18.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a pronounced lifestyle and retirement focus, the suburb of Cabarita (NSW) features an age distribution where seniors and retirees (65+) comprise 31.5% of all residents as at August 2026, compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney. In contrast, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for only 15.4% locally versus 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age is 50, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 13 years above the Greater Sydney median of 37 and well above the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census has occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding from 29.2% to an estimated 31.5%.
By 2041, this senior demographic is projected to experience the greatest growth, increasing by 199 residents (33%) to 811, whereas children and young adults as well as young to middle aged adults are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cabarita (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,933 at the 2021 Census → 1,942 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 (SAL10734). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.