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The median house price in Davistown is $1.33m, with units at $680k. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Davistown has an estimated 2,614 residents. That puts 1,624 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 municipal statistics compiled by AreaSearch using census updates and subsequent tracking, the suburb of Davistown has a residency count estimated at 2,614 in May 2026. This represents an expansion of 12 people (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 2,602 people. The figure is derived from the baseline of 2,614 residents calculated from the June 2025 ERP release by the ABS, supplemented by 2 validated new addresses registered after the census date. The resulting density sits at 1,623 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical concentration recorded across national areas monitored by AreaSearch.
This post-census growth of 0.5% trails the SA3 region's rate (2.6%) by 2.1 percentage points, yet displays healthy local dynamics. The primary engine of demographic expansion has been international migration, which accounted for roughly 66.0% of the overall population gains in recent times. Projections for the district utilize the 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia datasets established on a 2022 baseline, substituting 2022 NSW State Government models with a 2021 baseline for any uncovered locations. Growth trajectories across age segments from these records are extended through the decade spanning 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated shifts, the local population is expected to expand at a rate slightly below the national median, increasing by 257 persons by 2041 and representing an overall growth of 9.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
40 new dwellings have been approved in Davistown over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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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Analysis of building approval statistics reveals that the suburb of Davistown averages approximately 8 residential permits annually, accumulating to an estimated 40 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 1 approvals have been documented. Since only 0.3 new residents have been added per finished dwelling on average between FY-21 and FY-25, construction volumes are keeping pace with or outstripping demand, which broadens buyer choices and supports potentially faster population growth than projected, with new projects averaging a construction cost of $525,000 to highlight developer focus on upscale offerings.
Concurrently, $281,000 in non-residential development permits have been authorized this financial year, showing very quiet commercial construction conditions. Compared with the Greater Sydney region, the suburb of Davistown records 19.0% less building volume on a per capita basis, placing in the 57th percentile of all areas evaluated countrywide. This performance remains below the national baseline, reflecting the mature nature of the locality and hinting at regulatory constraints. Recent projects have consisted entirely of single-family detached dwellings, maintaining the low-density suburban character sought by buyers looking for extra space. Developers are opting for standalone formats at a higher rate than the current housing stock (which was 73.0% at Census), demonstrating sustained interest in traditional family residences despite urban densification. With roughly 274 people per approved dwelling, the area maintains a sparse suburban footprint. Looking forward, the suburb of Davistown is projected to gain 257 residents by 2041 relative to the current quarterly figures from AreaSearch. While construction volumes are tracking in line with these projections, prospective buyers could face tighter competition as the population increases.
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 28 current infrastructure and development projects close to Davistown, worth an estimated $307 million. 3 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and tourism. 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, major works, and municipal planning decisions play a major role in driving real estate demand. AreaSearch has identified no projects in progress that are expected to influence this specific locality. The key regional projects of relevance to the broader area include the Blackwall Road Intersection Upgrades, Gosford Private Hospital redevelopment, Northside Private Hospital, and Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney Rail Line Upgrades, with the details of these works listed below.
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Blackwall Road Intersection Upgrades
The NSW Government is investing $19 million in upgrades to three key intersections on the Woy Woy Peninsula: Blackwall and McMasters Road, Blackwall, Allfield and Farnell Roads, and Memorial Avenue, Barrenjoey Road and Maitland Bay Drive. The project aims to improve travel times, safety, and traffic flow for the 22,000 vehicles using the Blackwall Road corridor daily. Works commenced in July 2025 and include new traffic lights, pedestrian-activated signals, dual right-turn lanes, and improved pathways.The upgrades will future-proof the Peninsula's critical transport spine as the Central Coast continues to grow.
Green Point Shopping Village Expansion
Approved expansion and refurbishment of Green Point Shopping Village including additional retail tenancies, upgraded public amenities, improved parking and site improvements. No evidence of construction commencement was identified from official sources as of July 2026.
Ettalong Beach Hotel Development
A five-storey boutique hotel development featuring 83 rooms on a 1,467 sqm site. The project includes a ground floor restaurant and cafe, conference facilities, and a roof terrace equipped with a bar and swimming pool. While the original 2020 approval faced expiration concerns, recent court-backed determinations in April 2026 have reaffirmed the project's progression despite local objections.
SDA Customised - 145 Blackwall Road Apartments
Multi-unit apartment development designed for NDIS participants with specialized accessibility features and support infrastructure. The development includes accessible parking, communal facilities, and proximity to essential services including public transport and healthcare facilities. Estimated completion early 2025.
Gable Glass Room - Bream Road
Construction of gable glass room extension at residential property in Ettalong Beach.
Woy Woy Lions Park Playspace Upgrade
Upgrade of the existing playground and recreational facilities at Lions Park including new play equipment for different age groups, improved accessibility features, shade structures, seating areas, and landscaping improvements to create a more inclusive and engaging community space.
SDA Customised - 122 Blackwall Road Villas
Four brand new two-bedroom, one-bathroom villas constructed to NDIS/SDA design standards under high physical support category. Features include video intercom, fully accessible kitchen spaces with adjustable benches, automation ready systems, private single car garages, and remote control gate access. Close proximity to Woy Woy station, hospital and shopping.
100-101 The Esplanade Development Site - Ettalong Beach
Prime beachfront development site comprising 2,617.3 sqm amalgamated site with direct beach frontage and stunning water views. Development potential for 18 premium apartments. Owned by the Fardoulis family for over 30 years. 33m frontage to The Esplanade.
1,162 residents of Davistown are employed, from a labour force of 1,194. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 53.6%. 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 2,108, about 81% 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 evenly split between administrative and manual roles, with a strong presence in community service fields, an unemployment rate of 2.7%, and an estimated job growth of 1.6% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 1,162, while joblessness was 1.4% lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 4.1%, though participation in the labor force is low at 53.6% compared to 69.1% across the metropolitan area. Census returns showed a high proportion of home-based workers at 29.2%, though pandemic-related public health orders should be factored into this statistic.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are healthcare & social assistance, building and construction, and retail trade. The community is highly specialized in construction, employing residents at 1.9 times the metropolitan rate. Conversely, professional and scientific services account for only 5.3% of the local workforce, compared to 11.5% throughout Greater Sydney. The highly residential nature of the district means local job opportunities are scarce, as shown by comparing the count of locally employed workers against the resident labor force. Based on local and federal labor market statistics, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 1.6% and the total labor supply increase by 2.0%, lifting the jobless rate by 0.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney recorded job growth of 1.9% and workforce expansion of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 can assist in evaluating future workforce demand in the suburb of Davistown. These five and ten-year forecasts are applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. While countrywide employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change fluctuate widely by sector. Weighting these sectoral forecasts against the local workforce indicates that employment related to the suburb of Davistown should grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming local trends mirror national changes without adjusting for specific regional population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Davistown is $1,380 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $699 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,767 a year against an average of $64,766. The average runs 48% 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 tax statistics from the financial year 2023, the suburb of Davistown recorded a median taxpayer income of $43,767 alongside an average of $64,766. These figures sit below national benchmarks and compare to median and average values of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, the indexed estimates would stand at roughly $48,284 for the median and $71,450 for the average in March 2026. Census results from 2021 place household, family, and individual earnings in modest bands, ranging between the 26th and 28th percentiles.
The weekly bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 27.3% of residents (713 people), matching wider regional trends where 30.9% of the population fall into this range. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only 80.4% of their income, which places the area in the 22nd percentile, while the SEIFA index ranks the district in the 5th decile for income distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Davistown had 1,039 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 73% detached houses and 18% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 17% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 30.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 36.2%. 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 profiles in the suburb of Davistown at the time of the census consisted of 73.1% standalone houses and 26.9% alternative formats such as townhouses and flats, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Outright home ownership was significantly higher than the metropolitan rate at 43.1%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (40.2%) or leased (16.7%). Typical monthly mortgage costs were well below the Sydney average at $2,167, and median weekly rent was $420, compared to metropolitan benchmarks of $2,427 and $470. On a national scale, mortgage repayments are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent levels are well above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Davistown counted 1,039 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 32% couples without children. 29% 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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Family households represent the clear majority at 68.5% of the local total, comprising couples with children at 26.9%, couples without children at 32.2%, and single-parent households at 9.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.5% of homes, dominated by individuals living alone at 28.7% and group housing at 3.0%. The typical household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.6% of adults in Davistown hold a university qualification, including 12.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 34.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational outcomes in the area show that tertiary attainment is low, with university graduation rates of 16.6% sitting far beneath the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This highlights a clear gap that targeted learning programs could address. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.0%, with postgraduates at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Practical and technical skills are highly represented, with 45.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificate-level training (34.1%). A total of 24.8% of the local population is enrolled in some form of structured learning.
This group includes 10.6% attending primary schools, 6.3% in secondary education, and 2.6% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Davistown reaches 24 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 610 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 options reveals 24 passenger stops operating in the suburb of Davistown, which include a combination of ferry services and bus routes. These stops are served by 17 distinct routes that run a combined total of 607 passenger trips each week. Transit accessibility is rated as excellent, with most homes situated within 150 meters of a stop. Given the residential focus of the area, the vast majority of workers commute to other districts, and private cars remain the primary method of travel for 97% of commuters. Households own 1.4 vehicles on average, which is higher than the regional rate.
A significant 29.2% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect temporary COVID-19 restrictions. Across all transit options, services average 86 trips daily, which represents roughly 25 weekly departures from each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
60.2% of residents in Davistown report no long-term health condition. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.6% 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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Based on local mortality rates and the prevalence of long-term medical conditions, the suburb of Davistown faces notable health difficulties, with chronic conditions common across the demographic spectrum but more pronounced among older residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is just above the median SA2 area at roughly 53% of the population (~1,373 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent chronic conditions in the locality are arthritis and mental health issues, which affect 12.2 and 7.8% of the population respectively, while 60.2% of residents reported having no chronic conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Working-age locals experience a higher rate of chronic conditions than the national average. The community has 31.9% of its population aged 65 and over (833 people), which is double the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health status among older residents presents some concerns, though they fare better compared to national senior benchmarks than the local population does as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Davistown is largely Australian-born, at 87.2% of residents, with 1.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.8%) and Australian (30.9%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The locality displays low levels of multicultural diversity, with 87.2% of residents born in Australia, 92.8% holding citizenship, and 98.2% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, followed by 58.5% of the population, which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 49.2%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the top three heritages in the suburb of Davistown are English at 33.8% of the population (exceeding the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 30.9% (exceeding the regional average of 17.8%), and Irish at 10.5%. Some specific heritages deviate from regional norms, with Maltese ancestry representing 0.7% of the population (compared to 1.0% across the region), Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%), and Scottish at 8.3% (compared to 4.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Davistown is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 17.6% 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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With a median age of 48 years, the suburb of Davistown is much older than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and the national figure of 38 years. The demographic mix is heavily weighted toward the 75 - 84 age bracket (12.3%), whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is small at 7.5% compared to Greater Sydney. This high representation of the 75 - 84 age group sits well above the national share of 6.1%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 15 to 24 has expanded from 8.6% to 10.1% of the population, and the group aged 75 to 84 grew from 10.8% to 12.3%, while children aged 5 to 14 declined from 12.8% to 10.9%.
Projections for 2041 indicate a major demographic transformation for the suburb of Davistown. The group aged 85 and over is expected to grow the fastest at 82%, adding 131 residents to reach a total of 291. Older residents aged 65 and over will account for 77% of all population growth, highlighting the aging trend, while declines are projected for the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Davistown
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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,602 at the 2021 Census → 2,614 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 (SAL11223). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.