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The median house price in Coal Point is $1.15m. House values have moved 1.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Coal Point has an estimated 1,633 residents, down from 1,749 at the 2021 Census — a change of 116 people, or 6.6%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 1,228 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 reviews of ABS demographic adjustments for the surrounding region, combined with recent residential addresses verified by AreaSearch following the Census, the suburb of Coal Point has an estimated population of approximately 1,633 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 116 residents (6.6%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,749 citizens. The downward trend is calculated from an estimated local residency of 1,628, determined by AreaSearch utilizing the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS alongside an additional 1 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level yields a density of 1,227 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio observed across Australian locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Inward migration from other states was the primary driver of population gains, representing roughly 60.0% of all growth in recent periods. Future projections are based on the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data release, which uses 2022 as its baseline. For regions lacking coverage in that dataset, the 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections are used, using 2021 as the baseline. The age group expansion patterns from these models are also applied to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate that the suburb of Coal Point will experience long-term population growth slightly below the median for non-metropolitan locations, with an expected increase of 169 persons by 2041 based on compiled regional data, representing a total expansion of 10.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential construction in the suburb of Coal Point is very quiet, with typically 2 new homes approved for construction each year, totaling 13 approvals over a five-year period. This minimal development footprint aligns with the rural character of the locality, where building activity is generally prompted by immediate local housing requirements rather than broader market forces. Due to the minor volume of activity, separate individual building schemes can heavily skew yearly growth percentages and comparative statistics. Building activity in the suburb of Coal Point is considerably lower than the Rest of NSW average, falling below national trends as well.
Newly approved residential projects are evenly split between 50.0% standalone houses and 50.0% semi-detached or attached dwellings. This balanced focus on denser housing forms provides less expensive entry points, appealing to downsizers, property investors, and first-home buyers. This is a clear departure from the existing housing stock, which is 98.0% houses, showing that buildable land is becoming scarce while resident preferences are shifting toward more varied and affordable options. Looking forward, the suburb of Coal Point is projected to increase its resident base by 164 individuals by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, new housing supply may fall short of demographic growth, which could increase competition among purchasers and sustain upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Coal Point
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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 Coal Point, worth an estimated $2 million. A further 20 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $148 million. 6 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development 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 infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments can significantly affect property market trends. In total, 2 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential local impact. The list of relevant projects includes Road Rehabilitation - South Parade, Blackalls Park, Temporary works to reopen Fennell Crescent culvert, Blackalls Park, Rathmines Park Transformation, and the mixed-use development at 114-120 Cary Street.
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Road Rehabilitation - South Parade, Blackalls Park
Council is rehabilitating the section of South Parade between Fassifern Road and Centre Avenue in Blackalls Park to improve safety and amenity for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Works are funded as part of Lake Macquarie City Councils wider road improvements program and include resurfacing, drainage and footpath upgrades, as well as associated traffic and safety improvements. The project is valued at about $1.7 million and is expected to be completed by 2026.
Temporary works to reopen Fennell Crescent culvert, Blackalls Park
Temporary works to remove the collapsed culvert, install a temporary replacement and resurface the road so Fennell Crescent can reopen to traffic. The road was closed from late July 2025 and is being reopened with a 5 tonne load limit and heavy vehicles detouring via Railway Parade. Council plans a full culvert replacement and broader road rehabilitation, with detailed design in the 2026-2027 financial year and construction in 2027-2028.
1 Kent Place, Wangi Wangi - 3 storey apartment building (13 residences)
A three storey residential building proposed at 1 Kent Place, Wangi Wangi in the Lake Macquarie City Council area. The project is planned to deliver 13 apartments above ground level parking, with 24 car spaces on a 933 square metre B1 Neighbourhood Centre corner site close to shops, services and the Wangi Wangi foreshore.
Toronto Foreshore Revitalisation
A $10 million transformation of the Toronto foreshore featuring continuous waterfront pathway, expanded playground, new town green, improved connections, expanded cafe area, boardwalk connections, extended shared pathway, bike hub, new lookout locations, shade pavilion and barbecue facilities. The project is being delivered across four precincts with Town Green Precinct completed in 2022.
136-138 Brighton Avenue Apartment Development
A low-rise 5-floor apartment building with 28 residential units, 1 commercial unit, and 29 car spaces in Toronto.
Rathmines Park Upgrade
Completed Lake Macquarie City Council upgrade of Rathmines Park, including a new youth hub, Lake Macquarie's largest skate park, pump track, multi-court, playground improvements and public recreation facilities. The upgrade strengthens Rathmines Park as a regional foreshore recreation destination while recognising the site's former RAAF seaplane base heritage.
114-120 Cary Street Mixed Use Development
Five-storey twin towers mixed-use development featuring 108 residential units, commercial premises, and basement parking.
Brooks Parade Belmont Mixed Use Development
Approved demolition of existing structures and construction of a mixed-use, multi-storey development across 14 lots at 32-42 Brooks Parade, 2-10 Sharp Street and 5-11 Edgar Street, Belmont. The scheme comprises four towers (one 7-storey and three 6-storey, with rooftop gardens), 130 residential units, three retail/commercial units, basement car parking and associated landscaping. Two towers directly overlook Lake Macquarie. The Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel approved the development in November 2020, including a clause 4.6 variation for building height, following a lengthy assessment process led by Lake Macquarie City Council.
794 residents of Coal Point are employed, from a labour force of 820. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 58.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,312, 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 suburb of Coal Point features a highly qualified labor force, with strong representation in industrial and manufacturing jobs, and an unemployment rate of just 3.2% according to regional statistical calculations compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 794 working residents, keeping the local unemployment rate 0.9% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while the participation rate closely matched the Regional NSW level of 60.6%. Census records indicate that a significant 33.9% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The dominant employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services. The suburb of Coal Point is particularly specialized in professional & technical fields, where the employment concentration is 1.9 times the regional average. In contrast, agricultural, forestry & fishing roles are underrepresented, accounting for 0.5% of jobs compared to the Regional NSW average of 5.3%. A comparison of the Census working population against resident workers indicates that this residential locality offers few local job opportunities. According to SALM and ABS figures aggregated from wider statistical boundaries by AreaSearch, the local workforce shrank by 0.7% over the 12-month period, while total employment fell by 2.0%, pushing the local unemployment rate up by 1.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labor force contract by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. Future local demand patterns can be contextualized using the Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, jobs are expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local labor profile suggests employment for the suburb of Coal Point could expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a simple weighting based on industry composition rather than local population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Coal Point is $2,148 a week (about $112,000 a year), with median personal income at $901 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $64,574 a year against an average of $91,786. The average runs 42% 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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According to the latest postcode-level ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Coal Point recorded a median taxpayer income of $64,574 and an average of $91,786. This ranks high nationally, comparing to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Applying the Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the estimated figures for March 2026 stand at approximately $71,238 for the median and $101,258 for the average. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in the area around the 71st percentile nationally.
Income distribution figures show that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 28.1% of the population, which accounts for 458 individuals, matching the regional trend where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Financial prosperity is highlighted by the 36.6% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, indicating high disposable income. After meeting housing costs, households keep 89.5% of their earnings, demonstrating strong purchasing power, with the area ranked in the 8th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Coal Point had 663 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 54% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Coal Point consisted of 98.2% standalone houses and 1.8% other housing types, such as apartments and townhouses, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Outright home ownership was high at 53.6%, well above the Regional NSW average, with the remaining properties being purchased with a mortgage (36.2%) or occupied by tenants (10.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $440 exceeded the regional figure of $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the area are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also above the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Coal Point counted 663 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 41% couples without children. 18% 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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Families make up 80.8% of all households, consisting of 30.8% couples raising children, 41.3% couples without children at home, and 7.2% single parent households. The remaining 19.2% of dwellings are non-family households, which includes lone person households at 18.4% and group households at 0.9%. The median household size of 2.5 residents is slightly larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.7% of adults in Coal Point hold a university qualification, including 22.4% with a bachelor degree and 8.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 75% of areas nationally. A further 27.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 253 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,067 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 qualifications in the suburb of Coal Point are high compared to broader averages, with 33.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 18.1% in the SA3 region and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. This strong qualification rate positions the community well for professional roles. Undergraduates holding Bachelor degrees make up 22.4% of the population, with postgraduate degree holders at 8.0% and graduate diploma holders at 3.3%. Vocational qualifications are also common, with 40.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade certificate or diploma, split between advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (27.1%).
A total of 22.8% of local residents are enrolled in formal education programs. This group includes 8.5% attending primary schools, 5.6% in high schools, and 3.9% studying at tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Coal Point reaches 21 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 130 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 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 infrastructure consists of 21 active bus stops operating within the local area. These stops are served by 16 distinct routes, which together provide 127 weekly services. Transport access is convenient, with the average distance to a stop being 130 meters. As the locality is primarily residential, most workers commute out of the area, and private cars remain the dominant mode of travel at 98%. Households own an average of 2.0 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A significant 33.9% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Service frequency averages 18 trips per day across the network, which equates to roughly 6 weekly passenger services for each transport stop.
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65.0% of residents in Coal Point report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 81% of areas nationally. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 63.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.2 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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Local health outcomes are positive, with low rates of chronic diseases and mortality recorded across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 63% of the community (1,030 people) holding cover. This compares to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 10.7% and 7.2% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 65.0% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health statistics for working-age residents align with average levels.
Older residents aged 65 and over make up 27.9% of the population (455 people), which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health outcomes among these seniors are strong, showing national rankings similar to the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Coal Point is largely Australian-born, at 86.0% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (26.9%). 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 low, with 86.0% of residents born in Australia, 94.5% holding citizenship, and 95.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 53.4% of the local population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is among Jewish residents, who make up 0.2% of the community compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. In terms of family origins, the three most common ancestries are English at 33.3%, Australian at 26.9%, and Scottish at 11.0%. Some other backgrounds are notably more common than regional averages, including Welsh at 1.2% of the local population (compared to 0.5% regionally), Irish at 10.6% (compared to 8.8%), and Russian at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Coal Point is 51, older than 94% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 16.0% 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 51 years is higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 43 and the national median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, the 55 - 64 age bracket is overrepresented at 17.3% of the population, while young adults aged 15 - 24 are underrepresented at 7.9%. The local concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 is also higher than the national average of 11.2%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 35 to 44 age cohort grew from 10.0% to 12.6% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 9.1% to 10.5%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.5% to 11.8%, and the 65 to 74 cohort dropped from 16.4% to 15.3%. By 2041, the local age profile is expected to shift, with the 35 to 44 group growing by 21% (43 people) to reach 249 from 205, while the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 brackets are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Coal Point
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Nov 2025 9 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 Nov 2025. | ||
| 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,749 at the 2021 Census → 1,633 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 (SAL10942). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.