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Delaneys Creek has an estimated 1,749 residents, up from 1,366 at the 2021 Census — a change of 383 people, or 28.0%. Growth has averaged 4.5% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 100 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. Density is about 44 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS population releases alongside post-Census validated address counts, the suburb of Delaneys Creek has an estimated count of approximately 1,749 residents as of Aug 2026. Comparing this against the 2021 Census figure of 1,366 people demonstrates a growth of 383 persons (28.0%). This expansion is drawn from AreaSearch's calculated resident base of 1,638 following the ABS June 2025 ERP update, coupled with 100 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The suburb of Delaneys Creek exhibits a spacious living environment with a density of 43 persons per square kilometer.
Outperforming both Queensland and nationwide growth (9.5%), the 28.0% expansion recorded since the 2021 Census positions the suburb of Delaneys Creek at the forefront of regional expansion. Inflows from interstate migration served as the primary demographic catalyst, generating roughly 82.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural growth also registered positive contributions. Projections generated by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures) are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For timeframes beyond 2032 or areas omitted from that release, AreaSearch integrates Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2023 from 2021 data. Because those state releases omit granular age segmentations, AreaSearch applies age-cohort distribution weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (published in 2023 based on 2022 benchmarks). Demographic projections anticipate the suburb of Delaneys Creek will achieve population growth exceeding the national statistical area median, expanding by 301 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 modelling and achieving a cumulative 16-year increase of 10.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
140 new dwellings have been approved in Delaneys Creek over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 16 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 24, 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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Statistical area allocations of ABS building permits assessed by AreaSearch show that approximately 28 residential properties receive building consent annually in Delaneys Creek, amounting to roughly 140 residences across the previous 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 24 dwelling approvals have been catalogued. Across the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, the local market averaged 2.4 additional residents per approved home each year, highlighting sustained demand supporting local real estate, with newly constructed dwellings registering an average estimated construction cost of $462,000. Underlining the community's residential focus, commercial permits accounted for $1.0 million over the current financial year.
Per capita building activity across the 5 year timeframe in Delaneys Creek sits 40.0% above the regional average of Greater Brisbane, providing ample residential options while sustaining established values, even with a recent deceleration in activity. This level remains considerably above the nationwide benchmark, reflecting sustained builder appetite. The construction mix comprises 96.0% detached dwellings alongside 4.0% townhouses or apartments, reinforcing the low-density neighbourhood character and drawing buyers seeking spacious living. With approximately 71 people per dwelling approval, Delaneys Creek exhibits typical growth-corridor momentum. Longer-term projections indicate that Delaneys Creek will gain 190 residents by 2041 relative to AreaSearch's latest quarterly numbers. Current building trends suggest the local pipeline of residential construction will comfortably accommodate inbound demand, creating favourable conditions for property buyers while allowing local population gains to potentially outpace baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Delaneys Creek
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 89 current infrastructure and development projects close to Delaneys Creek, worth an estimated $173.5 billion. 31 are already under construction and 38 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 capital works, planning frameworks, and major development initiatives exert a substantial influence on an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has identified a single project likely to impact the locality, with key regional initiatives including the Wamuran Irrigation Scheme, Queensland Supergrid South, D'Aguilar Highway Safety Improvements, and the Waraba Priority Development Area representing the most notable works.
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Park Rise Estate
Park Rise Estate is a staged residential master-planned community by Town & Coast Estates delivering 134 residential lots in Woodford. The project provides residential home sites ranging in size with progressive civil works and estate infrastructure construction.
D'Aguilar Highway Rehabilitation (Woodford)
Rehabilitation of approximately 2.3 km of the D'Aguilar Highway through Woodford (Archer Street) between Peterson Road and Mary Street. Works include pavement strengthening and full-width resurfacing to provide a safer, smoother journey and extend asset life. Early works commenced in late March 2025 with main construction following. Expected duration for the Woodford section ~4 months, weather permitting.
Ambrose Tilney Park Upgrade
City of Moreton Bay completed the upgrade of Ambrose Tilney Park to a district-level recreation park. The revitalization delivered an expanded playground, an all-ages pump track, a nature-inspired adventure play area, new picnic shelters, and modern public amenities. The project was delivered to service the growing Woodford community and activate the reserve for multi-generational use.
Wamuran Central Shopping Centre
A development application for a mixed-use development comprising a supermarket, specialty shops, service station, food and drink outlet, and car wash.
Wamuran Irrigation Scheme
A $120 million project providing climate-independent water supply for local farmers by diverting Class A recycled water from Caboolture South Sewage Treatment Plant via 22km pipeline network. Delivers 2.6 gigalitres annually to farms growing strawberries, raspberries, pineapples, avocados and turf. Diverts 11 tonnes of nitrogen and 1.8 tonnes of phosphorus from Caboolture River, supporting Unitywater's goal of net zero nutrients to waterways by 2040. Operational since late 2024.
Queensland Supergrid South
The Queensland SuperGrid South aims to connect Central and South Queensland's energy grids with new 500kV transmission lines, part of the state's Energy and Jobs Plan, enhancing the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project's capacity.
Wamuran District Park
A new district park for Wamuran that will incorporate the Wamuran Sports Complex and H&J Walters Recreation Area. Stage 1 is expected to include a new internal access road and parking area, a district level playground, toilet block, picnic shelters and BBQ, an exercise area, and open kickabout spaces.
Woodford Youth Detention Centre
The new youth detention centre at Woodford will include contemporary design elements to support rehabilitation for young people and improve community safety. Features include 80 beds across two 40-bed campuses with shared facilities, smaller home-like accommodation units (8 or fewer beds per unit), consultation and treatment rooms, multipurpose spaces for education, skills development and training, areas for physical activity, green spaces, and spaces for cultural connection, faith, and spiritual support.
798 residents of Delaneys Creek are employed, from a labour force of 808. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 61.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,468, about 84% 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 labour pool in Delaneys Creek displays an even distribution across blue-collar and white-collar roles, driven by prominent representation across the building industry, an unemployment rate standing at only 1.4%, and an annual employment expansion of 3.1% according to aggregated statistical figures from AreaSearch. There are 798 working residents as of March 2026, while the jobless rate sits 3.0% under the 4.3% benchmark in Greater Brisbane; however, labour force participation of 61.7% remains lower than Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. Census records show 12.5% working from home, a metric that may reflect Covid-19 restrictions in place at that time.
Workforce participation among local residents is primarily centred around retail trade, construction, and health care & social assistance. Concentration in construction is especially pronounced, tracking at 1.5 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, professional & technical occupations represent just 4.7% of workers locally versus 8.9% regionally. Comparing Census working population counts against resident counts indicates a restricted pool of jobs situated directly within the locality. AreaSearch's evaluation of combined ABS and SALM statistical area figures over the 12-month period indicates a 3.1% rise in employed residents alongside a 3.2% increase in the total labour force, which lifted unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe across Greater Brisbane, jobs expanded by 3.2%, the labour force grew by 3.4%, and the unemployment rate rose 0.1 percentage points. Additional perspective regarding regional workplace demand comes from Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26, which assess five and ten-year trajectories against the local employment profile. Nationally, overall jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, though industry segments show wide variation. Mapping these sector-specific rates onto the local occupational structure suggests employment tied to Delaneys Creek could grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this illustrative model applies simple proportional weightings without factoring in localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Delaneys Creek is $1,970 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $784 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,430 a year against an average of $66,316. 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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ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 position income metrics in the suburb of Delaneys Creek slightly beneath the nationwide benchmark. The median income for taxpayers in the suburb of Delaneys Creek is $55,430 while the average income is $66,316, compared with Greater Brisbane's respective levels of $58,236 and $72,799. Applying the 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 produces estimated updated figures of approximately $61,727 (median) and $73,849 (average) as of March 2026. Based on Census findings, household earnings are positioned at the 63rd percentile ($1,970 weekly), whereas individual earnings sit at the 45th percentile.
In terms of earnings brackets, the largest group accounts for 39.2% making $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (685 residents), matching broader area trends where 33.3% fall into that bracket. Residential housing costs absorb 15.9% of income, yet robust wages sustain disposable income at the 63rd percentile and place the area in the 5th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Delaneys Creek had 441 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 59% are owned with a mortgage, 8% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,013 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing inventory in Delaneys Creek consisted of 100.0% houses, with no other dwellings (such as apartments, semi-detached properties, or other dwelling categories) recorded, compared to Greater Brisbane where the breakdown was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Delaneys Creek reached 32.4%, significantly exceeding the metropolitan benchmark, while remaining private properties were mortgaged (59.4%) or tenanted (8.2%). Typical monthly mortgage expenses were higher than Greater Brisbane at $2,013 versus $1,863, and typical weekly rent stood at $450 against $380 regionally. Relative to the Australian standard, monthly repayments surpass the $1,863 national median and weekly rent remains well above the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Delaneys Creek counted 441 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 565 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 12% 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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Family units constitute 85.7% of all local households, divided between couples with children at 43.0%, couples without children at 33.6%, and single parent families at 8.5%. Non-family living arrangements account for the other 14.3%, consisting of lone person households at 12.3% and group households at 1.8%. Typical occupancy stands at 2.9 people per household, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.7% of adults in Delaneys Creek hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 35.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 263 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 997 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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Higher education qualifications present a distinct local profile, with university completion rates at 13.7% compared against the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%, highlighting key areas for educational development. Tertiary attainment includes Bachelor degrees at 10.0%, postgraduate degrees at 2.0%, and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational qualifications are well represented, with 48.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, comprising certificates (35.7%) and advanced diplomas (13.1%). Participation in study is robust, with 29.5% of the local population actively undertaking formal education. Broken down across tiers, 10.7% are enrolled in primary education, 9.8% attend secondary education, and 2.5% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Delaneys Creek means driving: households keep an average of 2.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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68.3% of residents in Delaneys Creek report no long-term health condition. 5.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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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General health metrics for residents of Delaneys Creek show favourable patterns, with AreaSearch mortality and illness evaluations tracking closely with broader Australian standards. Common health conditions occur at typical rates across younger and older demographics alike, while private health insurance adoption is slightly ahead of the typical SA2 area at approximately 53% of the community (~935 people), compared with 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent health diagnoses in the community, diagnosed in 8.7 and 8.0% of residents respectively, whereas 68.3% of individuals reported having no diagnosed medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane.
Working-age cohorts record elevated chronic illness rates, while older residents aged 65 and over make up 16.1% of the population (281 people), surpassing Greater Brisbane's 15.0%. Health indicators for senior residents are particularly positive, outperforming broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Delaneys Creek is largely Australian-born, at 87.2% of residents, with 2.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.5%) and English (31.8%). 5.1% 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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Delaneys Creek displays lower cultural diversity than typical national averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 87.2% of the population, Australian citizens making up 90.6%, and 97.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity represents the most common faith, practiced by 44.7% of residents in Delaneys Creek. In contrast, no residents identified with Judaism, compared with 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestral lineage based on parents' country of birth, the three most common ancestries in Delaneys Creek are Australian (34.5% versus 23.2% regionally), English (31.8% compared to 26.8% across Greater Brisbane), and Irish (7.1%).
Distinct variations also appear across other cultural backgrounds, with Welsh ancestry representing 0.7% (against 0.5% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry accounting for 5.1% (compared to 2.1% across the region), and New Zealand ancestry at 0.9% (versus 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Delaneys Creek is 39. 23.2% 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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Age distributions in Delaneys Creek align closely with the Greater Brisbane profile across all major brackets, with the greatest variance measuring 4.3 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 39, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 3 years older than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded during that Census. Looking forward to 2041, seniors aged 65+ represent the largest growth segment, projected to increase by 121 residents (43%) to reach 403, while younger and middle-aged adult brackets are expected to experience net declines over the same timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Delaneys Creek
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 100 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,366 at the 2021 Census → 1,749 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 Aug 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 (SAL30829). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.