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Capalaba has an estimated 19,189 residents, up from 18,002 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,187 people, or 6.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 176 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 52.0% of that increase. That puts 1,026 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 ABS regional demographic releases and post-Census address validations, the suburb of Capalaba is home to an estimated 19,189 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 18,002 people, this represents an addition of 1,187 individuals (6.6%). This upward revision stems from AreaSearch's assessment of the June 2025 ABS ERP release establishing a resident count of 19,017, alongside 176 validated new addresses logged following the Census. The suburb's density stands at 1,026 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the suburb of Capalaba outpaced the wider SA3 area (5.6%) with its 6.6% expansion since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a regional growth frontrunner. International arrivals served as the principal driver of this demographic uplift, accounting for roughly 52.0% of recent population additions. SA2-level demographic projections deployed by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data anchored to 2022. Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for timeframes extending beyond post-2032, figures rely on 2023 Queensland State Government projections calibrated against 2021 baselines. Because state-level modelling omits age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution weights derived from 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (based on 2022 benchmarks) across each demographic bracket. Looking ahead, these models project an overall demographic reduction for the suburb of Capalaba, with numbers anticipated to decrease by 157 persons by 2041. In contrast to this aggregate decline, older cohorts are set to expand, most prominently the 75 to 84 age bracket, which is slated to gain 658 people. Details regarding age profiles are explored in subsequent sections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
301 new dwellings have been approved in Capalaba over the past five years, an average of 60 a year. That places the area in the 64th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 3 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 62 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 58% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 67, 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 building consent figures compiled by AreaSearch reveal that Capalaba has maintained an annual average of approximately 60 new home approvals, totalling an estimated 301 residential approvals across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 67 recorded to date in FY-25. The local market displays well-balanced supply-demand dynamics supporting steady property conditions, evidenced by an influx of 1.7 people per year for every home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). New residential construction carries an average expected build cost of $434,000.
Additionally, commercial development activity has remained moderate, registering $22.3 million in commercial approvals throughout this financial year. Per capita building activity in Capalaba tracks closely with Greater Brisbane, reinforcing regional stability even as building pace has quickened in recent times. Output remains beneath national benchmarks, highlighting the established urban footprint of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. Contemporary residential development consists of 58.0% standalone houses alongside 42.0% medium and high-density dwellings, delivering a broader selection of attached options spanning diverse price tiers, from expansive family properties to entry-level compact layouts. This marks a clear pivot away from the historical housing stock (presently 78.0% houses), underscoring dwindling greenfield land supply, evolving living preferences, and growing necessity for varied, cost-effective residential options. With roughly 203 people per approval, the suburb reflects an evolving residential landscape. Given forecasts of an aggregate population that will either plateau or contract, Capalaba is poised to experience eased housing pressure, which may open up favorable conditions for prospective purchasers.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Capalaba, worth an estimated $240 million. A further 37 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.27 billion. 10 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 property performance is heavily shaped by major planning initiatives and capital works. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 projects poised to influence the district. Prominent developments include the Alexandra Hills Social Housing, Daveson Road Social and Affordable Housing, Capalaba Town Centre Revitalisation Project, and the Birkdale Community Precinct including Redland Whitewater Centre.
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Capalaba Town Centre Revitalisation Project
A $183 million to $250 million urban renewal initiative transforming 1.55 hectares into the civic and commercial heart of Capalaba. The masterplan features a new Redland City Council library, customer service centre, arts centre, and community hall. The precinct includes a town square, village green with a large entertainment screen, commercial office space, and boutique residential apartments. Stage 1 construction, focusing on the library and civic facilities, commenced in May 2026 to stimulate a day/night economy and improve transport connectivity.
Daveson Road Social and Affordable Housing
Low-rise development delivering 55 one, two and three bedroom social and affordable homes with onsite communal spaces, car parking and sustainability features (targeting 7+ star NatHERS), led by Brisbane Housing Company with Paladin as builder under Queensland Government Quickstarts funding.
Birkdale Community Precinct including Redland Whitewater Centre
A 62-hectare destination transforming Birkdale into a world-class community precinct featuring the Redland Whitewater Centre, an Olympic-standard venue for the Brisbane 2032 Games. The precinct includes 38.8 hectares of conservation area, the heritage-listed Willards Farm, and a WWII Radio Receiving Station, with recent statutory planning and EPBC approvals progressing in 2026. It serves as a swift-water rescue training hub for emergency services and includes public open spaces, adventure playgrounds, and community hubs focused on innovation, entertainment, and recreation.
Alexandra Hills Social Housing
Three-storey social housing building delivering 20 accessible one-bedroom units for young people, with shared landscaped areas and 21 undercroft car spaces. Part of the Homes for Queenslanders plan and jointly funded with the Australian Government's Social Housing Accelerator.
Wellington Street/Panorama Drive Road Upgrade
Stage 1 of the road upgrade program involves a $57.4 million duplication of 2.3km of road from two to four lanes, including intersection upgrades, a shared cycling and pedestrian pathway, and a fauna underpass. Completed in 2024, it improves travel times, reduces congestion, and enhances safety for over 25,000 daily users. Stages 2 and 3 are pending future approvals and funding.
148 Finucane Road Apartments
DA-approved medium-density project for 36 apartments across four to five storeys on a 2,023 sqm site. The site changed hands in Feb 2025 and remains pre-construction pending a new owner's delivery plan and any amended approvals.
Redlands Health and Wellness Precinct
Master-planned health precinct centred on Redland Hospital and Mater Private Hospital Redland in Cleveland. Metro South Health has invested more than $300 million in staged Redland Hospital upgrades, including new inpatient beds, a new ICU, expanded mental health services, a 7-level car park, a completed 37-bed Stage 1 expansion, and further Transit Care Hub works. Redland City Council, Metro South Health, and Mater Health are progressing a precinct master plan to support public and private hospital expansion and related health industry clustering.
Vida Estate
Small residential subdivision in Alexandra Hills by Fiteni delivering 18 home sites (approx. 404m2 to 450m2) with an adjacent cluster of eight freehold terrace homes branded Vida Terraces. The estate is sold out and dwellings are now delivered/occupied by 2025.
10,992 residents of Capalaba are employed, from a labour force of 11,472. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 73.3%. 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. 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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Capalaba maintains a proficient local workforce highlighted by a notable concentration in building trades, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and an estimated 4.0% annual expansion in employment based on aggregated statistical area metrics from AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,992, the jobless rate stood 0.1% under Greater Brisbane's 4.3%, and labour market participation was healthy at 73.3% versus 70.1% across Greater Brisbane. Census records indicated that 14.8% of workers performed their duties remotely, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Building and construction represents a distinct local specialty, employing workers at 1.4 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 5.7% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Brisbane proportion of 8.9%. A Census-recorded ratio of 0.6 workers per resident demonstrates a higher-than-typical supply of local jobs. AreaSearch's synthesis of ABS and SALM statistical data indicates that during the year leading to March 2026, the local labour pool expanded by 4.1% while total employment grew by 4.0%, leaving unemployment practically steady. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.4% rise in its labour force, a 3.2% gain in jobs, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. Future labour demand patterns can be evaluated via Jobs and Skills Australia nationwide forecasts published in Mar-26. Projected across five- and ten-year horizons against Capalaba's workforce distribution, these figures offer modeled trajectories. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Calibrated to the local industry profile, Capalaba is projected to see employment increases of 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted model that excludes local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Capalaba is $1,747 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $804 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,547 a year against an average of $64,431. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 analyzed by AreaSearch at the postcode level show Capalaba taxpayers recorded a median income of $55,547 alongside an average of $64,431. These figures sit below nationwide metrics as well as Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% from financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $61,857 for median earnings and $71,750 on average as of March 2026. Results from the Census 2021 place personal, family, and household earnings around the mid-tier, between the 49th and 50th percentiles.
In terms of earnings brackets, 36.0% of residents (comprising 6,908 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 band, matching regional patterns where 33.3% occupy this tier. While housing costs absorb 16.0% of earnings, solid remuneration maintains disposable income at the 50th percentile, positioning the locality in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Capalaba had 6,716 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 3% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $385 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,785 a month. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. 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 residential fabric in Capalaba consisted of 77.7% separate houses and 22.2% semi-detached, apartment, or alternative housing formats, compared against 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other dwellings in Brisbane metro. Outright property ownership reached 30.4%, surpassing the metropolitan level, while 43.1% of properties were held under a mortgage and 26.4% were tenanted. Median monthly home loan repayments were $1,785 (below Brisbane metro's $1,863), and median weekly rent stood at $385 (above Brisbane metro's $380). On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing costs remain below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national baseline of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Capalaba counted 6,716 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,159 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 24% 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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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 73.4% of all households. This group includes couples with children at 31.6%, childless couples at 27.5%, and single parents at 13.4%. Non-family dwellings represent 26.6% of households, comprising 23.6% single-person residences and 2.9% group accommodations. At 2.6 people per home, median household size mirrors Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.6% of adults in Capalaba hold a university qualification, including 13.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,678 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,010 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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Attainment of higher education qualifications in the locality presents an area for growth, with 18.6% of residents possessing university credentials compared to 30.5% across Greater Brisbane. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees constitute 13.8%, postgraduate awards account for 3.0%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.8%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 42.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade or technical certifications, broken down into certificates (30.6%) and advanced diplomas (11.6%). Engagement in formal study is substantial throughout the community, with 26.9% of residents actively undertaking education. Within this enrolled cohort, primary students account for 9.5%, secondary pupils represent 7.5%, and 3.9% attend tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Capalaba means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 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
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65.2% of residents in Capalaba report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics indicate notable health challenges in Capalaba, with elevated rates of common medical conditions across younger as well as older demographics. Private medical insurance coverage covers approximately 53% of all residents (~10,118 people), slightly above typical SA2 levels though beneath the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported illnesses locally, diagnosed in 8.6% and 9.7% of the populace, respectively, while 65.2% of residents reported having no long-term medical issues (compared with 69.2% regionally). Chronic ailments are elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 19.7% of the population (3,780 people), exceeding Greater Brisbane's 15.0%. Health parameters for this older cohort reflect specific challenges, though national rankings remain broadly comparable to overall community levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Capalaba is largely Australian-born, at 77.2% of residents, with 10.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.2%) and Australian (25.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Capalaba displays above-average multicultural characteristics, with 22.8% of the community born abroad and 10.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the dominant faith, observed by 50.8% of residents. Judaism shows the clearest relative overrepresentation, accounting for 0.1% locally against 0.1% regionally across Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Capalaba are English at 30.2%, Australian at 25.7%, and Irish at 8.2%. Other community groups present distinct representations: Maori residents make up 1.4% of the population (compared to 1.1% regionally), New Zealand ancestry accounts for 1.0% (vs 1.0%), and Russian background stands at 0.4% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Capalaba is 39. 24.1% 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 profile in the suburb of Capalaba leans towards older brackets, with seniors and retirees (65+) comprising 19.7% of residents as at August 2026, relative to 15.0% regionally across Greater Brisbane, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 represent 26.9% compared to 30.6% across Greater Brisbane. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 39, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 3 years above the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that Census. Since that time, the 65+ cohort has risen from 17.6% to an estimated 19.7%.
By 2041, retirees and seniors are projected to generate the largest demographic increase, expanding by 1,057 people (28%) to 4,837, whereas young to middle-aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Capalaba
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 3 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 Aug 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 — 176 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,002 at the 2021 Census → 19,189 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 (SAL30524). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.