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The median house price in Casuarina (NSW) is $2.36m, with units at $1.17m. House values have moved 3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Casuarina (NSW) has an estimated 3,389 residents, up from 3,256 at the 2021 Census — a change of 133 people, or 4.1%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. That puts 1,265 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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In the suburb of Casuarina (NSW), updated ABS population figures and address audits by AreaSearch indicate the local population is roughly 3,389 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 133 people (4.1%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 3,256 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 3,373, which AreaSearch calculated using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside subsequent address confirmations. The current population translates to 1,264 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical density found in other analyzed locations. The 4.1% rate of growth since the 2021 census outpaced both the broader SA4 region (3.7%) and the SA3 area, establishing the locality as a regional leader in expansion.
Population gains were almost exclusively driven by overseas migration, which served as the lone source of growth during recent timeframes. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are applied by AreaSearch to each SA2. If missing, 2022 projections from the NSW Government using a 2021 baseline are substituted. Projected growth shifts by age bracket are extended to cover 2032 through 2041. Future demographic trajectories point to growth exceeding the median for regional parts of the country, with the suburb of Casuarina (NSW) forecast to add 486 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 13.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
35 new dwellings have been approved in Casuarina (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That places the area in the 54th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 2 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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 building approvals shows that Casuarina averages roughly 7 residential approvals each year, with 35 dwellings approved across the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 13 approvals recorded during FY-26 so far. Because the past 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25 saw an average of 4.9 new residents for each completed dwelling, supply is failing to keep pace with demand, driving up competition and prices, while the average construction cost of $1,037,000 indicates developers are targeting the high-end residential market. Casuarina has a dwelling approval rate per resident that is roughly two-thirds of the rate in the Rest of NSW and ranks in the 51st percentile of all national locations, despite a recent rise in building approvals.
This pace is also below the national standard, pointing to a mature market and potential development constraints. Recent approvals consist of 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density projects offers lower entry price points and suits buyers looking to downsize, investors, and first-time purchasers. This is a clear change from the current housing stock of 71.0% houses, showing that buildable land is becoming scarce while adapting to changing preferences and affordability. With 319 people for every dwelling approval, the area maintains low density features. Forecasts show Casuarina adding 470 residents by 2041 from the latest quarterly figures. Under current construction trends, housing supply may not keep up with this growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Casuarina (NSW)
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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 Casuarina (NSW). A further 84 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $21.6 billion. 22 are already under construction and 35 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 infrastructure projects and planning changes significantly impact area dynamics. AreaSearch has identified 4 key projects expected to influence the local area, including Pama Casuarina, Tweed Valley Hospital, Kings Forest, and the Tweed Coast Road Widening and Duplication, with the main details outlined below.
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Pama Casuarina
A $76-million luxury apartment development with 47 apartments across four levels at Casuarina Beach. Features amenities including a centrally located pool, sun lounges, BBQ dining areas, kitchen and bar area, outdoor showers, and exclusive use vintage bicycles and stand-up paddle boards. Designed by Plus Architecture with sophisticated coastal style and mid-century Palm Springs character.
Casuarina Town Centre Concept Plan Modification 15
Modification to change the approved use of the building from mixed-use medium-density residential to mixed-use to facilitate specialist medical services and to increase the approved building height from three storeys to three storeys with a partial fourth storey for a rooftop terrace.
Venetia Casuarina
A luxury development with a collection of 16 two-storey penthouses and eight ground-level commercial lots.
Bells Boulevard Kingscliff - Stage 3
A five-storey State Significant Development (SSD-83069459) at the northern gateway to Salt Village, Kingscliff, comprising 69 apartments (including 2 affordable housing units), ground-floor retail, basement parking, a central landscaped courtyard, and a rooftop swimming pool. The project includes a concurrent rezoning application to increase the permissible building height from 13.6m to 21m. Stage 3 of a broader 1.59-hectare masterplan by Podia, with earlier approvals covering a 15-lot subdivision and 12 townhouses now under civil works.Currently at Response to Submissions stage with the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
HALI By Keystone
Luxury beachfront residential development featuring 12 exclusive, thoughtfully designed apartments, a state-of-the-art wellness center, and a rooftop communal area with a pool, sauna, ice bath, and ocean views. The development journey began in 2021, with plans formally submitted in 2023.
25 Tweed Coast Road Mixed-Use Development (DA23/0225)
Part three to four storey mixed-use development comprising two commercial tenancies, two serviced apartments, and six residential units (shop top housing) above part basement car parking and associated works. An amendment (DA23/0225.01) was lodged on July 1, 2025, to modify the development consent (DA23/0225).
Kingscliff Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrade
Ongoing upgrade to stormwater and drainage infrastructure across Kingscliff, part of Tweed Shire Council's broader stormwater and drainage asset management program to improve flood resilience and water quality management. Works include new drainage pipes and pits, retention basins, and improved outfall structures aimed at reducing flood risk in low-lying, flood-prone parts of the Tweed Coast.
Uniting Kingscliff Redevelopment
The Uniting Kingscliff Redevelopment transforms an aging facility into a modern seniors living community. Approved as a State Significant Development in late 2025, the project includes 199 independent living apartments and a 120-bed residential aged care facility across seven buildings up to four storeys. The village will feature a wellness centre, pool, gym, cinema, and cafe. The design incorporates flood mitigation and sustainable initiatives, including climate-responsive design targeting net zero carbon emissions.
1,731 residents of Casuarina (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,779. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 68.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,710, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly educated with strong representation in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of 2.7% and a 2.9% rise in employment over the past year. In March 2026, there are 1,731 employed residents, with unemployment tracking 1.4% below the 4.1% rate seen in Regional NSW, and participation at 68.7% compared to the regional benchmark of 60.6%. Census records indicate that 29.8% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures. The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.
The workforce is highly specialized in professional & technical fields, with a share that is 1.8 times the regional proportion. On the other hand, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.0% of jobs, compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The mismatch between the census working population and resident numbers indicates this is a mostly residential area with limited local job opportunities. Data from the SALM and ABS indicate that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 2.9% while the labor force expanded by 3.5%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same span, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labor force contract by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. Across the nation, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Weighting these projections against the local occupational profile suggests employment in Casuarina could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, which is a simple weight-based calculation that does not integrate local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Casuarina (NSW) is $2,327 a week (about $121,000 a year), with median personal income at $983 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $62,236 a year against an average of $94,103. The average runs 51% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records for the financial year 2023 reveal that taxpayers in Casuarina earn a median income of $62,236 and an average income of $94,103. These figures are exceptionally high by national standards and compare to a regional median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Adjusting for a 10.32% increase in the Wage Price Index since the financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 stand at approximately $68,659 for the median and $103,814 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal earnings ranked between the 77th and 84th percentiles nationally.
Weekly earnings of $1,500 - 2,999 form the largest bracket, containing 32.9% of residents (1,114 people), which aligns with the regional proportion of 29.9% in this range. High earners are well represented, with 36.7% of residents earning more than $3,000 weekly, pointing to robust local spending power. Housing costs absorb 17.7% of income, yet strong overall earnings keep disposable income in the 81st percentile, placing the area in the 9th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Casuarina (NSW) had 1,057 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 13% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $635 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 93% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 27.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The housing stock in Casuarina at the time of the latest Census consisted of 71.1% houses and 28.9% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings across Regional NSW. Home ownership rates lagged the region at 30.8%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (46.6%) or renting (22.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,500 sat well above the regional average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $635 exceeded the regional average of $330. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, while rent costs are above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Casuarina (NSW) counted 1,057 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 14% 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 83.8% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 44.8%, couples without children at 29.9%, and single-parent households at 9.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.2%, which is made up of single-person households at 13.8% and group living situations at 2.2%. The median household size of 2.9 individuals exceeds the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.1% of adults in Casuarina (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 25.2% with a bachelor degree and 7.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 100% of areas nationally. A further 22.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational profiles in Casuarina are higher than regional trends, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 21.5% in the SA3 area. This educational lead positions the community well for professional services. Bachelor degrees are held by 25.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational and technical training is also common, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.9%) and certificates (22.6%). Engagement in education is high, with 34.0% of the population enrolled in study.
This group is split between primary school pupils at 13.3%, secondary school students at 9.6%, and tertiary education participants at 3.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Casuarina (NSW) reaches 17 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 270 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 services include 17 active bus stops operating locally. These stops are connected to 32 routes, which provide 268 weekly passenger services. Access to transport is strong, with residents living an average of 174 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 92%. Dwellings average 1.7 cars, exceeding regional averages. A significant 29.8% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.
Routes average 38 daily trips, which is equal to approximately 15 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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77.5% of residents in Casuarina (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 94% of areas nationally. 2.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health metrics reflect positive outcomes throughout Casuarina, with low rates of chronic illness and mortality across all demographics, while private health insurance coverage is high at approximately 64% of the population (2,169 people). This compares to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues, affecting 6.7 and 5.8% of the population, respectively, while 77.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Residents aged 65 and over make up 15.0% of the population (508 people), which is below the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%.
Health outcomes among older residents are positive, matching the strong trends seen in the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Casuarina (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 82.3% of residents, with 5.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.7%) and Australian (26.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below national averages, with 82.3% of the population born in Australia, 91.0% holding citizenship, and 95.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 50.9% of residents. The most distinct relative overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. The three most common ancestral backgrounds are English at 32.7%, Australian at 26.5%, and Irish at 10.0%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Welsh ancestry overrepresented at 0.9% of the population (compared to 0.5% regionally), South Australian at 0.8% (compared to 0.2%), and New Zealand at 0.9% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Casuarina (NSW) is 41. 17.3% 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 median age of 41 years is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 43 but above the national average of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 16.9% relative to Regional NSW, while the 25 - 34 cohort is lower at 5.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 10.1% to 11.6% and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 2.5% to 3.8%. In contrast, the 55 to 64 group fell from 12.5% to 11.2%, and the 35 to 44 cohort declined from 17.5% to 16.3%.
Projections suggest the age mix will shift by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort showing the largest growth at 18%, adding 104 residents to reach 677, while the 15 to 24 cohort is expected to grow by only 3% (11 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Casuarina (NSW)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,256 at the 2021 Census → 3,389 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 (SAL10850). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.