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Clare (SA) has an estimated 3,310 residents, up from 3,238 at the 2021 Census — a change of 72 people, or 2.2%. That puts 281 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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Analyzing ABS demographic updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Clare (SA) is estimated to be approximately 3,310 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 72 people (2.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,238 residents. This shift is derived from a resident population of 3,296, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 41 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such population numbers yield a density of 280 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and space for potential future expansion.
The 2.2% increase in the suburb of Clare (SA) since the Census is within 0.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (3.1%), showing steady growth. Population expansion in the area was mostly driven by arrivals from abroad, which accounted for roughly 82.0% of the total demographic growth in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and for any projections past 2032, regional and LGA age-cohort projections released by the SA State Government in 2023 (based on 2021 records) are integrated by applying a weighted summation of population growth from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Looking at future demographics, expansion is projected to match the lowest quartile of regional areas nationwide. Aggregated SA2 projections indicate the suburb of Clare (SA) will grow by 49 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 1.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
42 new dwellings have been approved in Clare (SA) over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, well below 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building consent statistics distributed from regional data, Clare averages approximately 8 building approvals for residences annually, with a total estimate of 42 dwellings approved over the preceding 5 financial years. For the current FY-26, 4 approvals have been logged. As the population has dropped recently, the volume of housing has remained sufficient to meet local needs, keeping the market balanced and providing buyers with options, while newly approved builds carry an average estimated construction cost of $360,000, showing that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium sector.
Additionally, $9.9 million in commercial development consents have been registered this financial year, pointing to steady business construction. Relative to the Rest of SA, Clare registers about 75% of the construction volume per resident, placing it in the 24th percentile of all regions evaluated across the nation, which points to somewhat restricted options for buyers and bolsters demand for existing homes. This volume is also below the national average, reflecting a mature, settled community and suggesting possible planning constraints. Furthermore, all recent building activity has consisted of detached houses, maintaining the low-density character of the area with a focus on standalone homes that appeal to buyers looking for space. The ratio of 658 people in the region per single approved dwelling highlights a quiet, low-growth construction market. Long-term forecasts suggest Clare is on track to add 35 inhabitants by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Given the current pace of building, the supply of homes should be sufficient to satisfy demand, maintaining positive conditions 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 26 current infrastructure and development projects close to Clare (SA), worth an estimated $1.09 billion. 4 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and environmental & disaster management. 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 performance is heavily shaped by developments in planning, major works, and infrastructure. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely effect on the area. The main developments of interest include Barrier Highway Safety Upgrades, Robertstown Solar Project, Mid North South Australia REZ Expansion, and the SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, with detailed listings below for those of high local relevance.
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Barossa Lifestyle (Barossa Co-op Redevelopment)
A redevelopment project transforming the 'Barossa Home Living' building in Nuriootpa into 'Barossa Lifestyle', a modern retail store. The project aims to bring together top brands, diverse products, and enhance customer experience. Full completion is expected by June 2025.
Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy
The Barossa Council's 30-year Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy coordinates land use planning, infrastructure priorities and growth management across the Barossa while protecting the region's wine, food, tourism, heritage and lifestyle character. Council authorised the Phase 1 strategy on 18 March 2025 after consultation. Phase 1 focuses on residential infill in Nuriootpa, Tanunda and Angaston, infrastructure priorities and housing supply, while some tourism and employment proposals continue to Phase 2 investigations. The related Concordia Growth Area is now a major delivery focus after State Government finalisation of the Code Amendment and concept plan in September 2025, with infrastructure planning for about 12,000 homes and more than 30,000 residents over 30 years.
Sovereign Estate
A residential land release development in Tanunda offering various sized allotments for new homes within walking distance to the town centre and surrounded by vineyards.
Gembrook Estate
A significant premium land release master-planned community in Tanunda, offering spacious, title-ready allotments. It boasts panoramic views of the Barossa Ranges and is located near Faith Lutheran Private School, minutes from world-class wineries. Stages 1 and 2 are nearly sold out, with Stages 3 & 4 now available.
Kroemer Crossing Roundabout Upgrade
Improvement of safety and access at Kroemer's Crossing, Tanunda, by installing a roundabout to improve safety for all road users and allow greater freight access to surrounding businesses. This $6 million project was funded by the Australian and South Australian Governments, The Barossa Council, and Pernod Ricard Winemakers Pty Ltd.
Barossa Rugby Precinct
A $5.166 million purpose-built rugby facility featuring gender-neutral changerooms, clubroom, dedicated rugby pitch with LED lighting providing 100 lux, commercial kitchen, bar space for 150 people, sheltered viewing deck, car parking, and internal roads. The facility supports rugby union, touch football, and primary school sporting programs. Officially opened in June 2024, the precinct accommodates three touch football pitches and has become the best rugby playing surface in South Australia. Designed by Dash Architects and built by Bishop Building.
Kadina Northeastern Fringe Rezoning (Daddow Court / Abbott Drive)
Rezoning of approximately 28 hectares of farming land at Lot 300 Daddow Court and Abbott Drive on Kadina's north eastern fringe from Deferred Urban to Neighbourhood (General Neighbourhood Zone) to enable around 227 low density residential allotments with associated internal roads, open space and infrastructure. Minimum allotment size is 450 square metres. The code amendment has been adopted by Minister for Planning Nick Champion, allowing proponent Lasopail Pty Ltd to progress the next stage of planning and prepare a development application.The rezoning extends existing residential streets on the site and has support from the local member and Copper Coast Council.
La Vida Homes - Gembrook Estate Tanunda
Fixed-price, turn-key house and land packages by La Vida Homes within the Gembrook Estate master-planned community. Located on the outskirts of Tanunda in the heart of the Barossa Valley, offering 3-4 bedroom homes with modern open-plan living, built-in wardrobes, and outdoor entertaining spaces. Quality building with fixtures suited for families and investors seeking lifestyle and community in a premium wine region.
1,635 residents of Clare (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 1,686. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 61.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,731, about 83% 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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Clare has an educated workforce with a major presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, featuring a low unemployment rate of 3.0% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 3.7%, according to AreaSearch regional aggregates. By March 2026, there were 1,635 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 2.5% lower than the Regional SA average of 5.5%, and labor participation at a typical level of 61.3% compared to Regional SA's 58.4%. Census figures show a modest 5.9% of the workforce operating from home, though this was likely affected by pandemic restrictions.
Local jobs are heavily concentrated in the fields of retailing, health care & social assistance, alongside hospitality services. The local area shows a high concentration in accommodation & food services, where the proportion of workers is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises employ only 6.8% of the local workforce, which is lower than the Regional SA level of 14.5%. Comparing the number of working residents to local jobs suggests that the area offers a constrained local employment market. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 3.7% and the labor force expanded by 3.6%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Regional SA recorded a 1.2% rise in employment, a 2.6% increase in the labor force, and a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a broader context for future labor needs in Clare. These five-year and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. While total national employment is predicted to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth trajectories differ widely by industry. Applying these sectoral forecasts to the employment distribution of Clare indicates that local job numbers should grow by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, assuming a weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local demographic trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Clare (SA) is $1,302 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $726 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,856 a year against an average of $60,753. 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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Based on AreaSearch calculations of the most recent postcode ATO statistics from the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in Clare recorded a median income of $47,856, with the average income at $60,753. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average values of $48,920 and $58,933 across Regional SA. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $52,723 for the median and $66,932 for the average. Census data indicates that household, family, and individual incomes are modest in Clare, falling between the 20th and 33rd percentiles.
Income distribution figures show that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 30.6% of taxpayers (1,012 individuals), mirroring regional patterns where 27.5% of residents fall into the same bracket. Although living costs are low, leaving residents with 87.0% of their income, total disposable income ranks at the 24th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Clare (SA) had 1,375 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,256 a month. Rent absorbs 19.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in Clare at the time of the last Census consisted of 92.0% separate houses and 8.0% alternative dwellings like apartments, townhouses, and other formats, compared to Regional SA averages of 88.5% separate houses and 11.5% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Clare was lower than the regional rate, standing at 37.4%, with the remaining properties either under mortgage (32.2%) or occupied by renters (30.4%). The median monthly home loan repayment was higher than the regional benchmark at $1,256, while the median weekly rental cost was $250, compared to Regional SA averages of $1,153 and $220.
Across the country, Clare's mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Clare (SA) counted 1,375 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 34% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 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 63.1%, consisting of 20.4% couples raising children, 32.6% couples without children at home, and 9.6% single-parent homes. The remaining 36.9% are non-family households, which include single person households at 34.1% and group living situations at 2.3% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.2 individuals is slightly below the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.8% of adults in Clare (SA) hold a university qualification, including 14.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,035 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,014 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 markers show room for improvement in the region, with the percentage of residents holding university degrees (19.8%) falling well below the national level of 30.4%. This highlights both a regional deficit and a clear target for local education strategies. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher education qualification at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are widely held, with 36.0% of citizens aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.5% and certificates at 26.5%. A significant 24.2% of the local population is enrolled in some form of study.
Within this group, primary school pupils account for 9.2% of the population, secondary students make up 7.9%, and those in higher education represent 2.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Clare (SA) means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
61.9% of residents in Clare (SA) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 76% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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 statistics show notable difficulties in Clare, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality patterns and chronic illness rates, with common conditions observed in both younger and older cohorts, and private medical insurance coverage found to be low at roughly 51% of residents (~1,689 people). This is in comparison to a rate of 48.9% throughout Regional SA. The most frequent health concerns locally were arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 10.4 and 10.2% of the population, while 61.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA.
Chronic illness rates are elevated among the working-age population. The suburb has 26.2% of its population aged 65 and older (867 people). The health status of older residents shows some challenges, with national percentiles matching the trends seen in the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Clare (SA) is largely Australian-born, at 90.3% of residents, with 4.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (31.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Clare has lower cultural diversity metrics compared to national averages, with 90.3% of residents born in Australia, 91.8% holding citizenship, and 95.4% using only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 52.0% of the population. The most distinct variance is in the Other category, which accounts for 1.3% of the community, compared to 0.8% across Regional SA. Regarding family background, the three most common ancestries in Clare are English at 33.4%, Australian at 31.4%, and German at 8.4%. There are also differences in other backgrounds: Scottish is overrepresented at 7.9% of Clare (compared to 7.1% in the wider region), Samoan stands at 0.1% (compared to 0.0%), and Polish is at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Clare (SA) is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 22.2% 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 45, the suburb of Clare (SA) is slightly younger than the Regional SA average of 47 but much older than the national median of 38 years. Relative to Regional SA, the 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 12.9%, while the 65 - 74 age group is lower at 12.6%. Since the year 2021, residents aged 35 to 44 have increased from 10.4% to 12.3% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 8.6% to 10.0%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.7% to 10.2%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections point to major changes in the age distribution of the suburb of Clare (SA). Inhabitants aged 85 and over are expected to grow substantially, increasing by 111 people (94%) from 119 to 231. Older residents aged 65 and over will account for 80% of total population growth, showing a clear aging trend. Conversely, population drops are expected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Clare (SA)
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 41 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,238 at the 2021 Census → 3,310 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 (SAL40259). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.