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Cambridge (Tas.) has an estimated 1,715 residents, up from 1,454 at the 2021 Census — a change of 261 people, or 18.0%. Growth has averaged 4.0% a year over five years, faster than 89% of areas nationally. 236 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Natural increase accounts for 54.0% of that increase. Density is about 35 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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According to evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and recently confirmed street addresses by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Cambridge (Tas.) has an estimated residency of 1,715 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 261 residents (18.0%) since the 2021 Census, which registered 1,454 individuals. The adjustment is derived from a resident headcount of 1,692, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an extra 236 confirmed new addresses added post-Census. Such a headcount translates to 34 persons per square kilometer, indicating plenty of room for each inhabitant.
The 18.0% expansion rate in the suburb of Cambridge (Tas.) since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA4 region (3.9%) and Greater Hobart, positioning it as a local growth standout. Natural increase was the main driver, accounting for roughly 54.0% of the total demographic expansion over recent times. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 regions. For locations lacking this coverage, and to calculate cohort shifts after 2032, population forecasts from the Tasmania State Government published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied, adjusted via weighted consolidation of growth patterns from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, demographic expansion is projected to register slightly below the national median for statistical units, with the suburb of Cambridge (Tas.) set to expand by 193 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 figures, representing an increase of 9.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
120 new dwellings have been approved in Cambridge (Tas.) over the past five years, an average of 24 a year. That places the area in the 69th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 14 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 34, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch, distributed from statistical boundaries, shows that Cambridge registers roughly 24 approved homes yearly, with a total of 120 residential permits issued over the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 32 during FY-26 so far. An average gain of 2.5 new occupants per year for each built home over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) points to strong demand supporting real estate values. New builds average an estimated construction cost of $573,000, showing that developers are targeting the high-end tier with premium dwellings.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $34.2 million this financial year, showing substantial local business construction. Per capita building approvals in Cambridge are 162.0% higher than in Greater Hobart, offering buyers diverse options despite a recent deceleration in construction. This rate sits far above the national benchmark, demonstrating clear developer attention. Recent activity consists entirely of standalone houses, preserving low-density patterns dominated by detached homes for buyers seeking space. With 133 people for each approved home, the locality displays typical attributes of a expanding zone. Long-term forecasts point to Cambridge gaining 170 inhabitants by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly calculation by AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, residential supply should comfortably satisfy requirements, generating favorable dynamics for buyers and potentially allowing growth to outpace current projections.
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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Cambridge (Tas.), worth an estimated $187 million. A further 8 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $246 million. 3 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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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Changes to planning, major infrastructure, and local projects have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 9 developments that will likely influence the area, with key projects including the Tasman Highway Duplication Project, Cambridge Primary School Redevelopment, Draft Cambridge Oval Master Plan, and Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study, detailed in the list below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Cambridge Primary School Redevelopment
The Tasmanian Government is undertaking an $18 million redevelopment of Cambridge Primary School, providing additional contemporary learning facilities for students and staff, and traffic and car parking improvements.
Draft Cambridge Oval Master Plan
A master plan for the redevelopment of the Cambridge Memorial Oval and surrounding area, including new and upgraded soccer and cricket facilities, recreation facilities, a new sports pavilion, indoor gymnasium, and outdoor multi-use hard court for school and community use.
Tasman Highway Duplication Project
Duplication of the Tasman Highway between Hobart and Sorell, including widening the Midway Point and Sorell Causeways from two to four lanes, and building a second bridge next to McGees Bridge. The project aims to double vehicle capacity, improve safety, and includes shared walking and cycling paths. Currently pending environmental approvals.
Cambridge-Clarence Recycled Water Interconnector
A $19.1 million investment in southeast Tasmania to provide around 190 megalitres of recycled water per year for agriculture and preserve the health of the Pitt Water-Orielton Lagoon.
Brighton to Cambridge Freight Route Study
A study investigating the feasibility of future freight routes from Brighton to Cambridge, considering current routes, road conditions, and necessary upgrades. Community consultation has closed.
Hobart Airport Terminal Expansion Project
Hobart Airport is undertaking a $200 million terminal upgrade to double its footprint, increasing boarding gates, food & beverage, and retail options. It will also allow larger aircraft and direct international flights.
Glebe Hill Childcare Centre
Purpose-built early learning centre developed by Tipalea Partners adjacent to Glebe Hill Village. The 106-place centre is operated by Green Leaves Early Learning and commenced operations during 2026, helping address childcare demand in Hobart's south-east.
Clarence Street, Howrah Affordable Housing Development
Rezoning of approximately 1300 square meters of surplus land from Utilities to General Residential Zone via a Housing Land Supply Order to enable the development of up to 4 dwelling units for social and affordable housing. The land is being prepared for transfer to Homes Tasmania for subdivision and housing development.
966 residents of Cambridge (Tas.) are employed, from a labour force of 981. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 69.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,417, about 199% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Cambridge has a highly capable labour pool, with solid representation in essential services, a jobless rate of only 1.4%, and an annual employment growth estimate of 2.5%, according to compiled statistical unit data by AreaSearch. As of March 2026966 residents are employed, with unemployment sitting 3.0% below the 4.4% recorded in Greater Hobart, and workforce participation is exceptionally high at 69.2% compared to 63.8% across Greater Hobart. Based on Census answers, a minor 9.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this period was affected by COVID-19 lockdowns. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety.
The construction sector shows notable concentration, employing 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical services account for only 4.1% of local jobs, below the Greater Hobart average of 6.6%. With 2.6 workers relative to every resident at the time of the Census, the locality serves as a major job provider, containing more positions than working residents and drawing commuters from neighboring areas. According to AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional boundaries, the 12-month timeframe saw a 2.5% rise in jobs alongside a 2.7% expansion in the labour pool, keeping the jobless rate stable. By comparison, Greater Hobart experienced a 0.1% job reduction, a 0.2% labour force expansion, and a 0.3 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future demand in Cambridge. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although nationwide employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates differ by sector. Aligning these industry trends with the local employment profile indicates Cambridge jobs should rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration and excludes localized population models.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Cambridge (Tas.) is $2,048 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $983 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,607 a year against an average of $72,088. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates Cambridge residents earn above the national average. The median taxpayer income is $58,607 and the average income is $72,088, compared to Greater Hobart averages of $54,577 and $65,190. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $65,024 for the median and $79,982 for the average. Census records show household, family, and individual incomes cluster in the 72nd percentile across the nation. The dominant earnings band is the $1,500 - 2,999 range, containing 34.8% of the population (596 people), which matches the wider region where this bracket accounts for 32.2%.
Residents retain 88.5% of their earnings after housing expenses, indicating strong discretionary funds, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Cambridge (Tas.) had 521 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 20.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.5%. 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, residential housing types in Cambridge were comprised of 92.1% separate houses and 7.9% alternative structures like townhouses, apartments, or other options, compared to Hobart metro's mix of 85.3% houses and 14.7% alternative structures. Fully owned homes stood at 41.6%, well above the Hobart metro rate, while mortgaged properties accounted for 45.8% and rented properties stood at 12.6%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was notably higher than the Hobart metro average of $1,517, while the median weekly rental cost of $410 also exceeded the metro rate of $350.
Nationally, mortgage obligations in Cambridge are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Cambridge (Tas.) counted 521 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 615 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 23% 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 make up the majority of homes at 75.4%, consisting of 33.1% couples with children, 31.2% couples without children, and 9.6% single parents. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.6%, with lone person households representing 23.3% and shared houses at 2.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents exceeds the Greater Hobart benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.7% of adults in Cambridge (Tas.) hold a university qualification, including 17.3% with a bachelor degree and 6.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 346 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,053 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 levels in Cambridge are lower than regional trends, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree compared to 32.8% in the SA4 region, suggesting room for future educational expansion. Bachelor degrees represent the most common level at 17.3%, with postgraduate qualifications at 6.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Technical and trade credentials are well represented, with 41.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (28.7%). A high proportion of residents are studying, with 27.9% of the population enrolled in education.
This consists of 11.3% in primary schools, 6.5% in high schools, and 4.0% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Cambridge (Tas.) reaches 13 stops on 49 routes, timetabled for about 4,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 540 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.1 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 options include 13 active transit stops in Cambridge, offering a mix of bus services. These stops connect to 49 separate routes, providing 4,571 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 542 meters from their nearest stop. Because of the residential profile, most residents travel out of the area for work, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 93%. Car ownership stands at 2.1 per household, higher than the regional average. A relatively low 9.5% of workers worked from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Service frequency averages 653 daily trips across all routes, which translates to roughly 351 weekly journeys per stop.
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66.0% of residents in Cambridge (Tas.) report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Assessments of mortality and long-term illnesses by AreaSearch indicate positive health outcomes in Cambridge, with low rates of common illnesses across youth and older cohorts, and private medical insurance uptake is exceptionally high at roughly 56% of the population, representing about 955 people, compared to 51.7% in Greater Hobart. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues, affecting 9.6% and 9.3% of the community, while 66.0% of inhabitants reported no medical conditions, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart. General health in the working-age population matches typical profiles. Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.2% of the population (432 people), which is higher than the 20.0% average for Greater Hobart.
Seniors experience good health outcomes, with nationwide rankings aligning closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cambridge (Tas.) is largely Australian-born, at 88.3% of residents, with 6.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.1%) and Australian (29.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures are low in Cambridge, with 88.3% of the population born in Australia, 91.4% holding citizenship, and 93.8% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, representing 49.3% of residents. The most noticeable difference is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.0% of the community, compared to 1.1% in Greater Hobart. Regarding parental birthplace ancestry, the three largest cohorts in Cambridge are English at 36.1%, Australian at 29.2%, and Irish at 10.1%. Certain ethnic backgrounds show higher representation than typical regional figures, with Dutch at 1.5% (matching the 1.5% regional rate), Sri Lankan at 0.3% (compared to 0.1% regionally), and South Australian at 0.5% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Cambridge (Tas.) is 42. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 19.2% 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 median age of 42, Cambridge residents are slightly older than the Greater Hobart median of 39 and higher than the national standard of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 15.6% compared to Greater Hobart, while the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 9.4%. This 65 - 74 cohort sits far above the national share of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 group grew from 12.0% to 15.6% of the community, and the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 5.5% to 8.1%.
On the other hand, the 25 to 34 group fell from 13.0% to 9.4% and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.6% to 11.6%. Projections indicate the local age distribution will shift by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort will lead this change, growing by 46% (97 people) to reach 312 from 214. The aging trend is apparent, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 53% of the anticipated growth, while the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Cambridge (Tas.)
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 | Jun 2026 2 months ago all 6 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 Jun 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 — 236 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,454 at the 2021 Census → 1,715 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 (SAL60090). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.