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Currumbin Valley has an estimated 2,186 residents, up from 2,084 at the 2021 Census — a change of 102 people, or 4.9%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Density is about 63 people per 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 evaluations of official demographic updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Currumbin Valley has an estimated residency of 2,186 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 102 people (4.9%) relative to the 2,084 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from a resident headcount of 2,185 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 release of official statistics and 14 validated new addresses added after the Census. This population level results in a density of 63 persons per square kilometer, which translates to a generous allocation of space for each resident.
Throughout the prior ten years, the suburb of Currumbin Valley has maintained stable expansion with a 1.6% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the corresponding SA3 region. Overseas migration served as the principal driver of this expansion, accounting for approximately 56.99999999999999% of the net gains, even though positive contributions were also observed from natural increases and arrivals from other states. AreaSearch incorporates regional demographic projections published in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline. For locations lacking this coverage, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 utilizing 2021 data are substituted. Since these state-level figures lack breakdowns by age brackets, AreaSearch allocates growth shares across age groups using weightings derived from capital region projections released in 2023 with a 2022 baseline. Looking ahead, the suburb of Currumbin Valley is projected to experience growth slightly below the national median for regional districts, with a projected gain of 245 residents by 2041 based on compiled local data, representing an overall expansion of 11.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
50 new dwellings have been approved in Currumbin Valley over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 4.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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An assessment of building permit statistics indicates that the suburb of Currumbin Valley typically records approximately 10 residential building approvals annually, totaling roughly 50 new dwellings over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 9 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 2.4 additional residents were added for every finished dwelling, pointing to a healthy level of demand that supports local property values. Newly constructed dwellings carry an average estimated building cost of $1,201,000, which highlights a focus by builders on high-end, upscale residences.
Furthermore, commercial permits valued at $9.8 million have been registered during this financial year, reflecting ongoing business development. In comparison to the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Currumbin Valley shows a rate of new residential permits per capita that is 86.0% higher, offering expanded opportunities for purchasers despite a recent moderation in construction volume. Additionally, all recent additions have consisted of standalone houses, preserving the low-density character of the neighborhood through detached options that appeal to buyers seeking space. The ratio of 484 residents for each home approval underlines the quiet nature of local construction activity. Long-term forecasts indicate the suburb of Currumbin Valley will gain 244 residents by 2041, measured from the latest quarterly calculations. Under current construction trends, the addition of new housing is expected to comfortably accommodate this demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially encouraging growth beyond existing projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Currumbin Valley, worth an estimated $54 million. A further 103 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $24.5 billion. 29 are already under construction and 50 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Developments in public works, major construction projects, and zoning plans have a significant impact on local growth. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects expected to influence this locality. Prominent initiatives include the Currumbin Eco-Parkland, the Treetops Plaza Redevelopment - Urbia Burleigh Masterplan, the Eco View Retreat, and The Ecovillage at Currumbin, with the detailed list below highlighting the most significant developments.
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Currumbin Eco-Parkland
A 148-hectare eco-parkland project protecting koala habitat and providing community recreation. It features a koala rehabilitation facility, walking trails, and eco-tourism opportunities. Construction on the maintenance shed and forest loop commenced in 2026.
Currumbin Eco-Parkland
Transformation of a 148-hectare parcel of land at Currumbin on the southern Gold Coast into one of Australia's largest eco-parks. Backed by more than $45 million in Queensland Government investment, the project features nature-based recreational trails, sporting and community amenity areas, koala habitat protection, a fodder eucalypt plantation, a wildlife rehabilitation facility (vet unit), and wetland restoration. An Activation Plan was released in January 2024 and physical works commenced in early 2024, with ecological restoration - including weed control, planned burns, and revegetation - actively progressing through 2025.A large portion of the site will ultimately be dedicated as conservation park.
The Ecovillage at Currumbin
An award winning 270 acre masterplanned eco community in Currumbin Valley with about 140 homes and extensive shared facilities. Original blocks are sold and most of the village has been completed for several years, with the Village Centre progressing. First homes were completed in 2006 and the wider development is regarded as complete by the mid 2010s.
506 Coolangatta Road Tugun Residential Development
New townhouse development at 506 Coolangatta Road, Tugun. Part of increased residential density planning for southern Gold Coast corridor in preparation for light rail connectivity.
Eco View Retreat
A wellness retreat featuring 15 cabins and a central pavilion, designed for group bookings with a focus on wellness and the environment. Activities include hikes, equine therapy, and yoga.
M1 Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes to Tugun Upgrade
$1.5 billion upgrade of 10 km of the M1 to a minimum of three lanes each way, with interchange upgrades at Burleigh (Exit 87), Tallebudgera (Exit 89) and Palm Beach (Exit 92), widening of Tallebudgera and Currumbin Creek bridges, a new two-way western service road between Tallebudgera and Palm Beach, and smart motorway technologies. All packages are completed as of 2025.
Old Coach Road Upgrade Stage 2
Upgrades to improve road capacity, safety, community connections, and reduce traffic congestion, including an investigation into connecting Old Coach Road to the Pacific Motorway (M1) at Exit 87.
Eden Tugun - Wade Street Residential Development
Exclusive collection of 5 luxury beachside villas at 21-23 Wade Street, featuring 3 & 4 bedroom configurations with premium finishes. Located next to Kropp Park and moments from Tugun Beach, developed by Chapter Two with C2 Architecture.
1,166 residents of Currumbin Valley are employed, from a labour force of 1,190. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,916, about 88% 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 characterized by high levels of education and strong representation in key service sectors, alongside a jobless rate of only 2.0% and an estimated annual employment expansion of 3.6%. As of March 2026, there are 1,166 employed locals, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.9% below the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld. Labor force participation is healthy at 67.1% compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 24.5% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment fields for local workers are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The area exhibits a notable concentration in construction, with its employment share in this industry reaching 1.5 times the regional proportion. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.1% of employment locally compared to 4.5% across the region. A comparison between the number of local jobs and the size of the resident working population suggests that immediate local employment opportunities are limited. Aggregate data from regional labor surveys indicates that over the 12 months ending March 2026, the count of employed individuals grew by 3.6% and the total labor force expanded by 3.4%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional Qld saw employment grow by 0.1% and the labor force rise by 0.3%, with its unemployment rate increasing by 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 offer additional context regarding future demand trends. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce profile to model future shifts. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could rise by 6.8% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighting model that does not adjust for specific regional population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Currumbin Valley is $2,278 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $778 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,408 a year against an average of $78,327. The average runs 55% 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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Tax statistics compiled at the postcode level for the 2023 financial year show that the suburb of Currumbin Valley had a median taxpayer income of $50,408 and an average taxpayer income of $78,327. These figures compare to $53,146 and $66,593 respectively across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $56,134 for the median and $87,225 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings show household incomes are in the 82nd national percentile at $2,278 weekly, though individual personal incomes rank in the 44th percentile.
The weekly household earnings profile shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 27.9% of households (609 people), which is comparable to the metropolitan rate of 31.7% in the same bracket. A significant proportion of high-earning households (35.9% making over $3,000/week) points to robust financial capacity. Housing costs represent 13.7% of income, while strong household earnings place residents in the 84th percentile for disposable income, and the local SEIFA index ranks the area in the 7th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Currumbin Valley had 651 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $510 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. 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 structures in the suburb of Currumbin Valley at the time of the latest Census consisted of 97.4% houses and 2.7% alternative housing types like semi-detached properties, apartments, or other structures, compared to Regional Qld's mix of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Homeowners without a mortgage represented 44.4% of households, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (41.9%) or rented (13.7%). The median monthly cost for mortgaged properties was $2,500, while the median weekly rental cost was $510, compared to Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively. Nationally, mortgage costs are significantly higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Currumbin Valley counted 651 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 76% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units represent 84.8% of all households, consisting of 38.9% couples with offspring, 33.9% couples without offspring, and 10.6% single parents. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.2% of the local profile, with single-person households representing 11.4% and group living situations accounting for 3.7%. The typical household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Regional Qld median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
32.8% of adults in Currumbin Valley hold a university qualification, including 21.9% with a bachelor degree and 7.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 89% of areas nationally. A further 24.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 142 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,083 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 achievements in the suburb of Currumbin Valley are significantly higher than regional averages, with 32.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 20.6% in Rest of Qld and 25.4% across the SA4 region. This high concentration of tertiary qualification supports participation in knowledge-focused industries. Bachelor degrees are held by 21.9% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees (7.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational and technical training is also highly prevalent, with 38.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (24.9%).
School enrollment rates are high, with 30.3% of residents currently undertaking formal study. This student population includes 11.2% in primary school, 8.7% in high school, and 4.7% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Currumbin Valley means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the suburb of Currumbin Valley consist of 1 active stop served by buses. This location is connected to 2 distinct routes, which provide 15 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is generally low, with residents living an average of 1635 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is mostly residential, leading 94% of commuting residents to travel outside the area using a private vehicle. The average number of vehicles per household is 2.2, which is higher than the regional average. Around 24.5% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 2 trips daily across the active routes, which translates to roughly 15 weekly trips at each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.9% of residents in Currumbin Valley report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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Health assessments indicate positive outcomes across the suburb of Currumbin Valley, characterized by favorable mortality trends and a low incidence of chronic illnesses across all age cohorts. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is high, covering approximately 58% of residents (~1,273 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld. The most prevalent health issues reported among residents are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.1 and 5.8% of the population respectively, whereas 75.9% of locals reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age population exhibits strong overall health with a low incidence of chronic disease.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.7% of the population (408 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld proportion of 20.4%. Seniors in the area display positive health profiles, with national rankings aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Currumbin Valley is largely Australian-born, at 81.0% of residents, with 5.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.4%) and Australian (26.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The demographic profile shows a low level of cultural diversity, with 81.0% of the population born in Australia, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 94.6% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 42.4% of residents. However, the most distinct variation from regional trends is in Buddhism, which accounts for 1.2% of the community compared to 1.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental birthplace, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 32.4%, Australian at 26.2%, and Irish at 9.3%. There are also distinct concentrations of certain other background groups, with French ancestry represented at 0.8% (compared to 0.5% regionally), German ancestry at 5.1% (compared to 4.7%), and Hungarian ancestry at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Currumbin Valley is 43. 20.2% 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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The median age of residents is 43 years, which is slightly higher than the Regional Qld median of 41 years and significantly above the national median of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 14.7% compared to regional trends, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 8.4%. Demographic updates since the 2021 Census indicate the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 10.0% to 11.8% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 15.1% to 13.4%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 14.4% to 12.9%.
Projections out to 2041 suggest further shifts in the local age profile. The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow by 19%, adding 62 individuals to reach 384, while declines are anticipated in the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Currumbin Valley
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 | Aug 2026 this month 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 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,084 at the 2021 Census → 2,186 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 (SAL30775). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.