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Cambooya has an estimated 2,491 residents, up from 2,260 at the 2021 Census — a change of 231 people, or 10.2%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 57.0% of that increase. Density is about 21 people per 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Cambooya has an estimated resident count of approximately 2,491, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional data and validated post-Census addresses. Compared with the 2,260 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 231 people (10.2%). This figure builds on the ABS June 2025 ERP estimate of 2,450 residents, alongside 11 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The local density sits at a spacious 21 persons per square kilometer. Outperforming the wider SA3 area (9.3%) as well as the overarching SA4 region, the suburb of Cambooya established itself as a regional growth leader with its 10.2% post-2021 Census expansion.
Net interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 56.99999999999999% of total population additions in recent times, with natural increase and overseas migration also delivering positive contributions. Projections for the area utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling anchored to 2022 baseline figures, supplemented where necessary and beyond 2032 by 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021 data. Because the state forecasts omit age-group breakdowns, AreaSearch incorporates age-cohort proportional weightings sourced from 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region data (2022 base). Looking ahead, the suburb of Cambooya is anticipated to outpace the national non-metropolitan median growth trajectory, expanding by 407 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 projections, representing an overall expansion of 14.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
54 new dwellings have been approved in Cambooya over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, broadly in line with 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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ABS residential approval data examined by AreaSearch indicates that the locality averages approximately 10 approved dwellings annually, yielding a 5-year total of 54 homes across recent financial years, with 10 approvals already logged in FY-25. With roughly 8.1 incoming residents per new home completed between FY-21 and FY-25, buyer competition and upward pricing pressure are underpinned by strong demand exceeding supply. Meanwhile, newly approved residences exhibit an average construction value of $736,000, marginally above the regional standard and pointing toward quality-oriented building activity. Reinforcing the predominantly residential environment, non-residential building approvals stand at $530,000 this financial year.
Per capita building approvals in the locality reach roughly 56% of the Rest of Qld level, positioning it in the 57th percentile across Australia, notwithstanding recent momentum in local construction. These figures trail broader national benchmarks, suggesting both an established local market and potential development constraints. Furthermore, all recent residential approvals have been exclusively for standalone houses, preserving a traditional low-density neighborhood fabric well-suited for families desiring larger allotments. The ratio of roughly 245 people per approved dwelling highlights an expanding residential landscape. According to the latest quarterly forecasts from AreaSearch, the local population is projected to expand by 366 residents through to 2041. While residential construction currently aligns with these demographic projections, prospective purchasers could face tighter competition as community numbers rise.
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 Cambooya, worth an estimated $2.2 billion. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.24 billion. 13 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and sports & recreation. 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 economic and social outcomes are substantially shaped by capital works, strategic planning initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 key projects poised to influence the district, with principal developments encompassing the Greenmount Water Treatment Plant, the Herries Range Wind Farm, Walking Network Plans - Pittsworth / Westbrook, and the Clifford Park Special School - Relocation of Denise Kable Centre.
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Pinnacle of Kearneys
A premium residential subdivision offering 78 allotments ranging from 600m to 834m in Stage 2, combining tranquil country living with modern urban amenities. Located minutes from Toowoomba Base Hospital, University of Southern Queensland, City Golf Club and Toowoomba CBD. Features include proximity to parks, walking trails, shopping centers and excellent transport connections.
St Francis Catholic College
A new K-12 Catholic college in Westbrook, expected to open in 2026.
Platz Street - Wuth Street Intersection Upgrade
Black Spot-funded road safety project to improve intersection safety through installation of footpath improvements, traffic islands, enhanced signage and line-marking improvements. The project aims to reduce crash risk and improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians at this intersection.
Ladbroke Grove Estate
Exclusive acreage estate offering 12 large lots ranging from 4,039sqm to 4,558sqm (approximately 1 acre each) for residential development in the serene outskirts of Darling Heights. Located just 10 minutes from the Toowoomba CBD, this estate combines tranquil countryside living with modern convenience. Each expansive lot provides the perfect canvas for crafting bespoke residences with space for gardens, outdoor entertaining, and pools. The estate is thoughtfully designed to offer a tranquil escape while maintaining easy access to schools, shops, and major employment hubs.
Baker Street Cycleway
Upgrades to cycling and walking facilities along Baker Street at Darling Heights, linking the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) with Luck Street. The project includes on-road bicycle lanes, a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians, priority crossings with speed control devices, and pedestrian refuge crossings. Stage 1 covers USQ Ring Road to Platz Street with on-road lanes and a northern side shared path to Luck Street, extending the 40km/h speed zone. Stage 2 will add missing footpath connections on the southern side between Platz Street and Luck Street.A coordinated bus stop design with shared pedestrian and cyclist crossing is also included. The project is part of the Principal Cycle Network Plan and jointly funded by Toowoomba Regional Council and Queensland Government through the Cycle Network Local Government Grants. Consultation closed November 2024 with feedback currently being reviewed. Construction funding has not yet been confirmed and the project may be completed in multiple stages over several years.
UniSQ Toowoomba R Block - Student Central
Multimillion-dollar refurbishment of R Block at the University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba campus, transforming an older building into Student Central. The project created a modern one-stop shop for students featuring iConnect student services hub, Bounce Hub Cafe, collaborative and quiet study environments, computer-based study areas, student kitchenette, and the campus library on Levels 2 and 3. The refurbishment was designed to enhance student experience at the heart of the campus and provide a welcoming environment for engagement.Officially opened in March 2022 by Member for Groom Garth Hamilton MP.
UniSQ Toowoomba W Block
Construction of W Block, an academic building at the University of Southern Queensland Toowoomba campus. The building forms part of the university's ongoing infrastructure development to support education and training programs at the founding campus in Australia's largest inland city.
Kearney West Estate
A master-planned residential estate comprising 350 lots across 8 stages in Kearneys Spring, Toowoomba. Stages 1-4 are fully sold with civil construction complete. Stage 5 (34 lots, 540-977m2) is approved but on hold pending Ergon Energy lowering high-voltage underground cables to allow construction of a new roundabout at West Street, Handley Street and Cadel Evans Drive. Remaining stages 6-8 are yet to be released. All lots feature levelled building pads, reticulated sewerage, underground power, NBN connectivity, landscaped detention basins, and pedestrian links to Carly Hibberd Park.
1,303 residents of Cambooya are employed, from a labour force of 1,327. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 69.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,106, about 85% 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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The local workforce exhibits a diverse mix of blue- and white-collar roles across multiple sectors, maintaining a very low unemployment rate of 1.8% based on statistical area figures aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,303, while local unemployment sat 2.1% lower than the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Labor force participation reached 69.1%, outperforming the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%. Census returns indicated that a modest 8.1% of workers carried out their jobs from home, an outcome subject to the context of Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is primarily clustered across construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Agriculture, forestry & fishing represents a major area of local specialization, capturing a workforce proportion 2.0 times the broader regional benchmark. In contrast, accommodation & food accounts for a smaller footprint of 5.6%, trailing the regional rate of 8.3%. Comparing the Census count of local jobs against working residents suggests that employment opportunities within the immediate boundary remain limited. AreaSearch examined SALM and ABS figures compiled from larger statistical regions across the 12 months to March 2026, revealing a 7.5% drop in the labour force and an 8.1% fall in employment, which pushed the unemployment rate up by 0.7 percentage points. Meanwhile, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.1% and the labour force expand by 0.3%, accompanied by a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia’s national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on anticipated future demand in Cambooya. These outlooks span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with Cambooya’s existing employment structure to project growth trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral growth varies considerably. When these industry-level estimates are applied to Cambooya’s job composition, local employment is expected to grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative use and does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cambooya is $1,574 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $839 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,753 a year against an average of $59,190. 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 postcode data for financial year 2023 shows local earnings trailing nationwide standards, with a median personal income of $49,753 and an average of $59,190. Across Regional Qld, corresponding figures stood higher at a median of $53,146 and an average of $66,593. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 indicate a median of $55,405 and an average of $65,914. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings ($839) placed in the 57th percentile, whereas household income sat in the 39th percentile.
Within the community, 38.2% of residents (951 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, compared to 31.7% regionally. After meeting housing costs, households retain 84.9% of their income for other living expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cambooya had 804 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 22% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $290 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,381 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. 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 Census findings, standalone houses made up 92.4% of local dwellings, while apartments, semi-detached properties, and other formats comprised 7.6%, compared with 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Outright ownership stood at 22.3%, below the regional benchmark, while 41.8% of residences were held under a mortgage and 35.9% were occupied by renters. Monthly mortgage costs averaged a median of $1,381 locally, well below the Regional Qld figure of $1,655 and the national benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rents were recorded at $290, substantially under the Regional Qld level of $345 and the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cambooya counted 804 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 886 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 22% 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 constitute the majority of living arrangements at 73.5%, consisting of couples with children (32.5%), couples without children (27.7%), and single-parent arrangements (13.3%). Non-family dwellings make up the other 26.5%, led by single-person households at 22.2% alongside group residences at 4.3%. The typical household comprises a median of 2.6 residents, exceeding the Regional Qld standard of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.2% of adults in Cambooya hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 37.3% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 166 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 950 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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University attainment levels highlight educational hurdles locally, with 16.2% of residents holding higher education credentials compared to 30.4% across Australia, presenting clear avenues for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees form the largest university-level cohort at 11.8%, with postgraduate qualifications at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, held by 46.9% of the population aged 15+, comprising certificates (37.3%) and advanced diplomas (9.6%). Formal study participation is strong within the community, with 31.0% of residents actively undertaking education. By level, primary schooling accounts for 13.3% of the population, secondary education represents 8.0%, and tertiary studies comprise 3.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Cambooya means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
67.4% of residents in Cambooya report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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 indicators compiled by AreaSearch regarding chronic illnesses and mortality indicate noticeable wellbeing challenges, with widespread medical conditions observed across younger as well as older residents. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is relatively constrained, held by approximately 51% of residents (~1,261 people) compared to a nationwide rate of 55.7%. Mental health conditions (10.4%) and asthma (9.9%) rank as the most prevalent health issues among residents, while 67.4% reported having no diagnosed medical conditions, mirroring the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Elevated rates of chronic conditions pose challenges for working-age community members.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.3% of the community (381 people), below the Regional Qld proportion of 20.3%, with senior health benchmarks generally tracking broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cambooya is largely Australian-born, at 93.6% of residents, with 2.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.2%) and English (29.0%). 5.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures show the community sits below broader averages, with 90.1% holding Australian citizenship, 93.6% born in Australia, and 97.3% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the dominant faith, identified by 58.5% of residents, in contrast to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral background, the three largest groups in the community are Australian (35.2%, outpacing the 26.5% regional standard), English (29.0%), and Irish (8.4%). Other distinct ancestral representations include German at 5.9% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 5.0% (versus 3.9%), and Hungarian at 0.3% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cambooya is 31, younger than 93% of areas nationally. 33.0% 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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Demographically, the suburb of Cambooya maintains a younger profile than Regional Qld. Residents aged 0 - 24 comprise 36.2% of the local population as at August 2026, compared to 29.6% across Regional Qld, while the 45 - 64 cohort represents 18.8% locally versus 24.6% regionally. The median age is estimated at 31 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and sitting 10 years below the Regional Qld Census median of 41, as well as below the national Census median of 38. The proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 11.8% at the Census to an estimated 15.3%.
Looking to 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort will deliver the largest absolute expansion, rising by 182 (24%) to 932, while the 65+ demographic will experience the fastest relative growth, increasing 29% to 491 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cambooya
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 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 — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,260 at the 2021 Census → 2,491 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 (SAL30496). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.