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The median house price in Davidson is $2.45m. House values have moved 0.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Davidson has an estimated 2,615 residents, down from 2,725 at the 2021 Census — a change of 110 people, or 4.0%. The population has thinned by an average 1.2% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 1,038 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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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with address datasets confirmed by AreaSearch after the Census, the suburb of Davidson has an estimated population of 2,615 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 110 people (4.0%) compared to the 2,725 individuals counted during the 2021 Census. This shift is calculated from the local population of 2,602, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS release of ERP statistics from June 2025 alongside address records verified following the Census. The resulting population density stands at 1,037 persons per square kilometer, which is consistent with the standard averages recorded across AreaSearch locations.
International migration was the chief driver of population expansion in the region, accounting for approximately 72.0% of the overall population increases during recent intervals. AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base point. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections compiled by the NSW State Government in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are utilized. Projected growth distributions by age category are additionally applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic patterns indicate a population trajectory tracking slightly under the national median, with projections for the combined SA2 area suggesting a rise of 213 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 7.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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There have been no residential development approvals in the suburb of Davidson over the last five years. This points to a fully established neighborhood with scarce prospects for fresh building projects. The lack of incoming supply typically underpins demand for existing homes and helps sustain price levels. Davidson shows substantially lower residential construction volumes when compared with Greater Sydney. This undersupply of new housing options typically bolsters demand and valuations for existing properties. Construction activity is similarly suppressed relative to national benchmarks, showing a mature marketplace and pointing to potential limits on development.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Davidson
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 75 current infrastructure and development projects close to Davidson, worth an estimated $4.67 billion. 16 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major developments are key factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 projects that may influence the local area. Significant projects include the Cultural and Environmental Education Centre in St Ives, St Ives Terraces, the Frenchs Forest Housing and Productivity Contribution (HPC), and Equila St Ives, with details on the most relevant developments provided below.
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Belrose Village Green
Belrose Village Green is a new neighbourhood retail centre on Forest Way. The development will deliver a full line supermarket (Coles), specialty shops, medical and allied health services, food and beverage outlets, and a childcare facility. The project features a modern village style design aimed at serving the surrounding Northern Beaches community with upgraded pedestrian access and high-quality amenities.
St Ives Indoor Sports Centre
Two storey indoor sports complex at St Ives High School delivering two additional courts (to total four), a multipurpose room, male and female amenities, cafe and associated works including underground parking and landscaping. Stage 1 opened in early 2021. Stage 2 is being delivered by School Infrastructure NSW on behalf of Ku-ring-gai Council.
Cultural and Environmental Education Centre, St Ives
Ku-ring-gai Council is progressing the Cultural and Environmental Education Centre at St Ives Showground. The facility will provide spaces for environmental education, workshops, seminars, community events and sustainability programs linked with the adjacent Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden. The building is designed to meet the Living Building Challenge standard with passive design, rooftop solar, rainwater harvesting and sustainable materials. The project remains in the planning and final design phase, with construction to commence once procurement and tender processes are completed.
Ellis Residences
18 luxury three-bedroom apartments in Upper North Shore, Sydney, offering a private enclave near Garigal National Park. Nestled within a tranquil, verdant enclave presenting a haven of elegance and privacy.
Davidson Park Environmental Restoration
Comprehensive environmental restoration project focused on native habitat rehabilitation, erosion control, and biodiversity enhancement in Davidson Park.
Forestway Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A $34 million modernization of the 1966-era Forestway Shopping Centre. Following the completion of Stage 1 internal upgrades and new amenities, the project has progressed to Stage 2. This phase features the demolition of the multi-storey car park to be replaced by at-grade and two-level basement parking (585 spaces), new entry statements, and major facade upgrades. The expansion adds approximately 5,000sqm of retail space, including a new Harris Farm supermarket, a swim school, and an expanded Soul Athletic Club.Recent early 2026 modifications refined operating hours to 7am-10pm and addressed waste collection logistics to support the intensified use.
St Ives Shopping Village Redevelopment
Iris Capital, which acquired St Ives Shopping Village and 12 adjoining Mona Vale Road properties for $450 million in April 2026, has lodged a development application with Ku-ring-gai Council to significantly expand and modernise the centre. The proposal increases retail gross leasable area from 17,475 square metres to approximately 27,900 square metres, introduces a seven-screen cinema complex, outdoor and covered dining precincts overlooking the Village Green, and a new tavern on Mona Vale Road licensed until 2am.A new town square civic space and a 'main street' pedestrian spine are proposed. The project is contingent on Ku-ring-gai Council agreeing to sell council-owned local lanes (Denley Lane, Durham Avenue, and Cowan Lane) to enable land amalgamation and revised traffic management. Community consultation has been conducted via stivesvillagefuture.com. The tavern component, which includes up to 30 electronic gaming machines, has attracted community opposition and parliamentary attention.
Hermitage St Ives
Premium seniors living development featuring 26 single-level residences designed for over 55s, developed by WINIM in collaboration with Team2 Architects. Set beyond a private driveway amid lush landscaped gardens, the residences offer resort-style living with 2 and 3-bedroom layouts including high-end finishes, innovative appliances, lift access to all levels, and secure basement parking.
1,420 residents of Davidson are employed, from a labour force of 1,454. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 67.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Davidson is characterized by a highly educated workforce, with technology workers representing a major segment of the labor market, alongside an unemployment rate of just 2.4% according to aggregated regional statistics from AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,420, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.7% below the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney, and labor participation matched Greater Sydney's rate of 69.1% closely. Census records indicate that 57.5% of working residents operated from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local citizens are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The local workforce has a notable concentration in professional & technical fields, which employ residents at 1.4 times the average rate for the wider region. In contrast, manufacturing is underrepresented, employing only 3.2% of the workforce in the suburb of Davidson compared to 5.7% throughout Greater Sydney. Although some jobs are available locally, the ratio of Census workers to the resident population suggests that a large portion of the workforce travels to other areas for employment. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from surrounding regions, the labor force shrank by 0.3% and total employment fell by 0.6% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 0.4 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney saw employment and labor force levels both rise by 1.9%, with unemployment decreasing slightly. Employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide further context for future hiring trends in the suburb of Davidson. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors are expected to perform differently. Projecting these industry trends onto the local employment distribution suggests job numbers for the suburb of Davidson will rise by 7.2% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Davidson is $3,254 a week (about $169,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,046 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,383 a year against an average of $95,220. The average runs 50% 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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Based on AreaSearch calculations of ATO tax datasets for postcode areas in financial year 2023, the suburb of Davidson recorded a median taxpayer income of $63,383 and an average income of $95,220. These levels are among the highest nationwide, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $69,924 for the median and $105,047 for the average. Census records show household income levels are in the 98th percentile nationally ($3,254 weekly).
High-earning households are common, with 42.1% of residents (1,100 people) in the $4000+ weekly bracket, contrasting with Greater Sydney where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is the most common at 30.9%. Financial capacity is evident with 53.5% of households earning more than $3,000 per week, which helps drive retail spending. After paying for housing, households keep 86.8% of their income, indicating high disposable funds, and the area is placed in the 10th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Davidson had 869 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $1,000 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,250 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 30.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing types in the suburb of Davidson at the time of the last Census consisted of 98.6% standalone houses and 1.4% other housing types (including apartments and semi-detached properties), compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other housing types in metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Davidson were higher than the metropolitan average at 45.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (46.8%) or renting tenants (7.8%). Median monthly mortgage costs in the area were $3,250, exceeding the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $1,000, compared to $470 for metropolitan Sydney.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Davidson are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Davidson counted 869 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 52% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 9% 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 the vast majority of households at 90.0%, consisting of couples with children at 52.0%, couples without children at 28.6%, and single parents at 8.7%. Non-family households comprise the remaining 10.0%, which includes single person households at 9.2% and group shared households at 1.0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.8% of adults in Davidson hold a university qualification, including 26.7% with a bachelor degree and 8.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 15.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 269 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,112 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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The educational profile of the area is distinct within the region, as 38.8% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree, exceeding the national average of 30.4% and the state average for NSW of 32.2%. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.7% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical training is also well represented, with 29.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.0%) and certificates (15.0%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 31.6% of the population participating in formal study.
This comprises 10.5% in high schools, 10.3% in primary schools, and 5.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Davidson reaches 12 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 460 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 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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Analysis of local transit shows 12 active passenger stops operating in the suburb of Davidson, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 7 different routes, which provide a total of 457 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as highly convenient, with residents living an average of 158 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 89%, and buses carrying 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 2.0 per household, exceeding the regional average.
Home-based work was reported by 57.5% of residents during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit services average 65 trips per day across all routes, which is equivalent to approximately 38 weekly trips for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.0% of residents in Davidson report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 64.5% 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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Health indicators in the suburb of Davidson are strong, according to AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness data, showing a low prevalence of standard health issues across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 64% of the population (1,685 people) covered, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common health issues among residents, affecting 7.3% and 6.4% respectively, while 73.0% of the population reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population exhibits strong health profiles with low rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population (536 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Older residents demonstrate strong health outcomes, with national health rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.3% of Davidson residents were born overseas and 12.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (21.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Davidson displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 12.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 30.3% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 54.1% of the population. Judaism is represented by 0.3% of residents, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family backgrounds, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Davidson are English at 33.6% (exceeding the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 21.8%, and Irish at 9.3%. There are also differences in the proportions of other backgrounds, with Welsh ancestry at 0.9% (compared to 0.4% regionally), French at 1.0% (compared to 0.5%), and Spanish at 0.9% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Davidson is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 21.6% 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 45 in the suburb of Davidson is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, there is a higher proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 (18.2%) and a lower proportion aged 25 - 34 (4.4%). The proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 is higher than the national figure of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group increased from 13.6% to 17.2%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 6.9% to 8.3%.
In contrast, the 65 to 74 group fell from 12.7% to 10.1%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 15.6% to 14.0%. Looking toward 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the age profile, with the 65 to 74 group expected to grow by 25% (65 people) to reach 330 from 264. The combined cohorts aged 65 and over are projected to account for 75% of total population growth, while the 45 to 54 and 15 to 24 age groups are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Davidson
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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,725 at the 2021 Census → 2,615 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 (SAL11221). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.