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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Camden South is $1.20m, with units at $755k. House values have moved 6.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Camden South has an estimated 4,460 residents, down from 4,595 at the 2021 Census — a change of 135 people, or 2.9%. The population has thinned by an average 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 1,052 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 regional ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Camden South has an estimated 4,460 residents as of Aug 2026. This count represents a contraction of 135 people (2.9%) compared to the 4,595 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this shift by reviewing the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, arriving at a resident baseline of 4,447 before incorporating an additional 1 validated new addresses confirmed after the Census. The suburb of Camden South registers a population density of 1,051 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary contributor to demographic additions, generating approximately 66.0% of recent population increases. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline, form the foundation for AreaSearch's SA2 modelling, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government projections based on 2021 where needed. For the years spanning 2032 to 2041, cohort growth patterns from these series are applied across all locations. Forecasts for the suburb of Camden South anticipate an overall headcount reduction of 49 persons by 2041 under this framework. Despite the overarching contraction, select demographics will expand, most notably the 75 to 84 age group with a projected rise of 91 people. Refer to the age section for further information.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
74 new dwellings have been approved in Camden South over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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An assessment of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Camden South averages approximately 14 dwellings approved annually, amounting to roughly 74 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far across FY-25, no approvals have been recorded. Residential demand appears well met by incoming stock amid recent population contractions, maintaining buyer choice. Furthermore, non-residential activity has registered $1.6 million in commercial development approvals during this financial year, underscoring an emphasis on housing. Per capita residential construction in Camden South trails Greater Sydney substantially, sitting 69.0% below regional levels. Restricted development volumes of this magnitude tend to bolster pricing and buyer interest in established stock.
Similarly trailing the national benchmark, these volumes highlight the suburb's mature footprint and potential zoning constraints. Contemporary building activity is divided equally between 50.0% detached dwellings and 50.0% attached dwellings. Introducing more medium-density options provides accessible price brackets well suited to first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This split marks a clear departure from the historical base of 93.0% houses, signaling limited greenfield capacity along with an evolving preference for varied, accessible housing. Given that demographic forecasts indicate a steady or diminishing headcount, Camden South is anticipated to experience softer accommodation demand, presenting advantageous conditions for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Camden South
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 59 current infrastructure and development projects close to Camden South, worth an estimated $15.6 billion. 20 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, communities 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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Local capital projects and infrastructure upgrades play a crucial role in shaping regional outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 key projects anticipated to influence the local area, including Spring Farm Riverside, Evergreen Spring Farm, Springs Road/Macarthur Roundabout Upgrade, and Spring Farm Parkway Stage 2.
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Spring Farm Riverside
A flagship masterplanned community by Cornish Group comprising 1,100 residential lots alongside the Nepean River, featuring elevated positions with views over Springs Lake and Razorback Mountain. The precinct includes 185 hectares of parklands with boardwalks, BBQ areas, playgrounds, and 24km of bike paths and walkways.
Springs Road/Macarthur Roundabout Upgrade
Road infrastructure upgrade including construction of a new roundabout, stormwater drainage works, pavement construction, provision of shared pathway, reconstruction of traffic islands at the intersection of Macarthur Road and Camden Bypass exit, watermain adjustment, and landscaping works to improve local traffic flow and connectivity in the growing Spring Farm area.
Camden Town Centre Enhancements
Revitalization of Camden's historic town centre with improved streetscapes, public spaces, heritage conservation, and enhanced retail and dining precincts. The project aims to strengthen Camden's role as a regional centre while preserving its historic character and community identity.
Camden Community Nursery
The Camden Community Nursery is a purpose-built facility designed to support local biodiversity through the propagation of native plants. It serves as an educational hub providing workshops on sustainable gardening, environmental conservation, and local flora management for the community and schools.
Evergreen Spring Farm
Evergreen is a thriving masterplanned residential community offering modern 3, 4, and 5 bedroom turnkey homes and land lots in Spring Farm. Originally comprising 850 lots across 62 hectares with plans for 885 dwellings, the development features family-friendly parks, walking trails, and excellent connectivity to schools, shopping centers, and transport links including the Hume Highway and nearby train stations. The community includes over 2 hectares of green open space and is located minutes from Narellan Town Centre and Camden.
Elderslie Village Centre
The Elderslie Village Centre is a planned neighbourhood retail and community hub under the Camden Council Elderslie Urban Release Area Masterplan. Situated at the corner of Lodges Road and Hilder Street, the proposed centre will deliver up to 2,500 sqm of retail and commercial floor space, including a supermarket, medical facilities, and specialty shops. The master-planned hub will feature civic plazas, open space connections, and integrated shop-top housing to support local residents.
Camden Lakeside Stage 3 & 4 (Elderslie)
Final stages of the established Camden Lakeside golf course community, delivering premium residential lots overlooking the lake and fairways.
Evergreen Spring Farm Masterplanned Community
Evergreen at Spring Farm is a masterplanned residential community delivered by AVJennings within the Camden growth corridor near Narellan. The estate comprises hundreds of detached dwellings, turn-key homes, and land lots supported by local parks, walking trails, and new road infrastructure. Civil works and staged residential construction continue across the precinct.
2,575 residents of Camden South are employed, from a labour force of 2,616. Unemployment sits at 1.6%, with participation at 76.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,512, about 79% 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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Camden South maintains a capable local workforce anchored by essential industries, featuring an unemployment rate of only 1.6% alongside a 6.1% increase in employment over the preceding year, according to AreaSearch data. There are 2,575 residents employed as of March 2026. The local jobless rate sits 2.6% beneath the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, while labor participation reaches an elevated 76.3%, well above Greater Sydney's 68.9%. Census records show 33.8% of workers operating from home, an outcome that should be viewed alongside the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. Resident workers are primarily concentrated across health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The local economy displays strong concentration in construction, where the workforce proportion stands at 1.7 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.0% of working locals, lagging the 11.5% registered in Greater Sydney. A comparison between resident numbers and local working counts reflects Camden South's residential orientation, with relatively few jobs situated directly within the area. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months leading to March 2026 reveal that a 6.1% gain in employment was outpaced by a 6.3% expansion in the labor pool, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. This diverged from Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in jobs, a 1.9% growth in the workforce, and a slight reduction in joblessness. Broader outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for local employment prospects over five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to climb by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though industry trajectories vary. Weighting these projections against Camden South's sector profile suggests local workforce growth of 6.4% across five years and 13.2% across ten years, serving as an illustrative projection that excludes local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Camden South is $2,032 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $929 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,323 a year against an average of $67,820. 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 compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Camden South earn close to the national average. Local median taxable earnings stand at $55,323 while the mean reaches $67,820, compared with Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $61,032 (median) and $74,819 (average) by March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions personal, family, and household earnings around the 69th percentile across Australia. In terms of earnings brackets, 36.4% of residents (1,623 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 tier, aligning with the regional share of 30.9%.
Accommodation costs absorb 15.3% of income, yet robust earnings sustain disposable income at the 68th percentile, placing the area in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Camden South had 1,623 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 2% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,200 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. 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 data, Camden South features a dwelling composition of 92.9% houses and 7.2% other dwellings including semi-detached units, apartments, and other types, which contrasts sharply with the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates in Camden South stand at 36.6%, surpassing the Sydney metro level, with the remaining dwellings split between mortgaged properties at 46.7% and rented units at 16.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Camden South falls below the Sydney metro average of $2,200, while the median weekly rent stands at $450, compared to Sydney metro figures of $2,427 and $470 respectively.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Camden South are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are considerably above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Camden South counted 1,623 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local household structure is predominantly family-based, accounting for 78.9% of all dwellings. This group includes couples with children (38.2%), couples without children (28.8%), and single parent families (11.4%). The remaining 21.1% comprises non-family residences, consisting of lone person households (18.7%) and group arrangements (2.0%). An average of 2.8 occupants reside in each household, slightly exceeding the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.4% of adults in Camden South hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 30.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment in the locality is relatively low, with 21.4% holding university degrees compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees represent 14.0%, postgraduate qualifications account for 4.6%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widespread, with 42.6% of residents aged 15 and above possessing credentials such as certificates (30.8%) or advanced diplomas (11.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 28.5% of the local population attending an educational institution. This proportion consists of 11.1% in primary schooling, 7.7% in secondary education, and 3.3% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Camden South reaches 44 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 880 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The public transport network in the suburb of Camden South features 44 operational bus stops. These locations are connected by 33 routes that deliver 880 passenger services each week. Network proximity is strong, with typical walking distances of 143 meters to the closest transit point. Given the residential profile, outward commuting is standard and private vehicles dominate at 95% of trips, supported by an above-average vehicle ownership rate of 1.8 cars per household. Meanwhile, 33.8% of the workforce indicated working from home in the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era conditions. Transit schedules across all operational routes generate an average of 125 daily trips, translating to roughly 20 weekly departures per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.5% of residents in Camden South report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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 in Camden South align closely with nationwide standards, with general chronic condition rates remaining low across the broader community while increasing among older, vulnerable residents. Around 54% of the population (~2,397 people) maintains private health coverage, marginally exceeding the typical SA2 average but trailing Greater Sydney's 59.9%. The primary diagnosed health conditions among locals are arthritis (affecting 9.7% of residents) and mental health concerns (7.5%). Overall, 68.5% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions, compared with 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health metrics across working-age cohorts are standard.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 18.4% of the population (820 people), which exceeds Greater Sydney's 15.5% though reflects a lower national relative standing compared to other age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Camden South is largely Australian-born, at 88.2% of residents, with 4.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (30.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Camden South remain below metropolitan norms, with 88.2% of residents born in Australia, 93.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 95.6% speaking exclusively English in the home. Christianity constitutes the predominant faith, practiced by 65.4% of Camden South residents compared to 49.2% throughout Greater Sydney. English ancestry represents the most common heritage in Camden South at 30.9% of the community, well above the 19.0% recorded regionally. Australian heritage follows closely at 30.6% (compared to 17.8% regionally), while Irish ancestry accounts for 9.0%. Other distinct demographic representations include Maltese ancestry at 1.1% (vs 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Camden South is 38. 23.9% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Camden South leans younger, with children and young adults (0 - 24) representing 35.2% of the population as at August 2026, above Greater Sydney's 30.4%. Conversely, young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 24.5% locally versus 31.4% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 38 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year above the metropolitan median of 37 at that Census. The share of children and young adults has risen from 31.9% at the Census to an estimated 35.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, retirees and seniors (65+) are projected to experience the greatest absolute increase, expanding by 102 (12%) to 923, while younger cohorts and young to middle aged adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Camden South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,595 at the 2021 Census → 4,460 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 (SAL10772). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.