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The median house price in Drummoyne is $3.10m, with units at $1.39m. House values have moved 2.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Drummoyne has an estimated 12,704 residents, up from 12,011 at the 2021 Census — a change of 693 people, or 5.8%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 77.0% of that increase. That puts 5,500 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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In the suburb of Drummoyne, the resident count is projected to be approximately 12,704 as of May 2026. This calculation, derived from ABS regional population adjustments and subsequent address tracking by AreaSearch, represents a rise of 693 people (5.8%) relative to the 2021 Census headcount of 12,011. The updated estimate is anchored to an AreaSearch baseline of 12,687 residents that followed the ABS ERP release in June 2025, alongside 79 validated new addresses registered since the Census. With these figures, the suburb of Drummoyne reaches a population density of 5,499 persons per square kilometer, placing it within the highest 10% of all areas analyzed nationwide and indicating highly competitive local land demand.
The suburb of Drummoyne's 5.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 territory's 5.5% lift, establishing it as a primary driver of growth in the vicinity. This population gain was largely propelled by arrivals from overseas, which were responsible for roughly 77.0% of the net increase in recent times. Projections for each SA2 zone utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia forecasts published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 models based on 2021 where necessary. Age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are carried forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Over this future span, the modeling points to a slight contraction in the total headcount, with the local cohort set to decrease by 27 persons by 2041. Conversely, selective age brackets are set to expand, most notably the group aged 85 and over, which is modeled to increase by 426 people. Detail regarding these changes is available in the age breakdown segment.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
292 new dwellings have been approved in Drummoyne over the past five years, an average of 58 a year. That places the area in the 61st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 50 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 40% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 39, 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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Based on localized building approvals data, the area averages about 58 dwellings receiving development consent annually, culminating in an estimated 292 homes approved over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 36 approvals registered. With an average influx of 1.4 new residents per completed home between FY-21 and FY-25, the local property market shows balanced supply and demand dynamics. The projected construction cost for these new residences averages $720,000, signaling a clear focus by developers on upmarket, premium offerings. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $13.2 million this financial year, pointing to persistent investment in the local business sector.
Per capita building approvals in the area run at approximately three-quarters of the rate observed across Greater Sydney, though it ranks in the 70th percentile of locations nationwide. The mix of incoming housing consists of 40.0% detached dwellings alongside 60.0% semi-detached properties, townhouses, or apartments. This leaning toward denser residential profiles supports accessibility for first-time buyers, downsizers, and property investors. There are approximately 191 people per dwelling approval, showing a low density development footprint. Given that demographic projections point to stable or slightly lower numbers, housing demand pressure is anticipated to ease, creating favorable conditions for prospective property buyers.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Drummoyne, worth an estimated $346 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $34.4 billion. 15 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Changes in infrastructure, public planning, and major development projects represent key drivers of local performance. There are 17 active projects tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to impact the area. Prominent examples include the Drummoyne Oval Precinct Plan, the Canada Bay Council Infrastructure Program, Scalabrini Harbourside Seniors Housing, Drummoyne, and Lusso Drummoyne, with details on the most relevant listings provided below.
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Canada Bay Council Infrastructure Program
Ongoing council infrastructure and public domain program across the City of Canada Bay local area including road resurfacing and renewals, drainage and flood management upgrades, active transport links, park and playground improvements, and upgrades to community facilities.
Lusso Drummoyne
Three luxury whole-floor waterfront residences designed by PBD Architects and Studio Aria for developer Perifa. The site is 76B St Georges Crescent. A 2021 DA (DA2020/0349) for a 3-unit residential flat building was refused by the Local Planning Panel and later appealed in the Land and Environment Court with amended plans exhibited. Sales were marketed off the plan in 2023; site transactions have since occurred across 76A-76B in 2025. As at now, no public approval is recorded; the scheme remains at planning/concept stage pending any new application or consent.
Scalabrini Harbourside Seniors Housing, Drummoyne
Alterations and internal refurbishments to the existing Scalabrini Village to deliver 54 independent living units, a care hub with 2 residential care beds, additional parking and improved public waterfront access.
Drummoyne Oval Precinct Plan
A 10 year plan for the Drummoyne Oval Precinct covering Drummoyne Oval, Taplin Park and Drummoyne Park. The Plan of Management and Masterplan were adopted by Council on 20 August 2024, guiding staged facility upgrades, accessibility, and event capability improvements.
Balmain Shores - Harbourwatch Building G
Final waterfront stage within the established Balmain Shores community on the former Balmain Power Station site in Rozelle, delivering around 60 high end apartments with direct frontages to Iron Cove, resort style indoor and outdoor pools, gym and landscaped foreshore walks linking to the Bay Run, King George Park and nearby Balmain village.
Bianca Drummoyne
A collection of twelve luxury waterfront residences designed by SJB on the northern edge of the Drummoyne peninsula, featuring pool, private marina and direct water access. The project is being delivered by Central Element and Develotek, with builder Trescon, and is currently under construction with completion targeted for late 2025.
Rozelle Village Mixed-Use Precinct
Redevelopment of the former Balmain Leagues Club site into a 16-storey mixed-use precinct by PERIFA and Mitsubishi Estate Asia. Features 227 dwellings, including 59 affordable housing units, a 1,444 square metre public plaza, a new community club, supermarket, and retail spaces.
Rozelle Village
A major mixed-use precinct development on the former Balmain Leagues Club site in Rozelle. The project features 227 apartments (including 59 affordable homes), a new Wests Tigers Leagues Club, a full-line supermarket, retail and hospitality venues, a central public plaza, and activated laneways.
7,595 residents of Drummoyne are employed, from a labour force of 7,757. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 70.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,699, 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes the locality, with strong representation in the tech sector and a minimal unemployment rate of 2.1%. By March 2026, the employed population stood at 7,595 residents, with the jobless rate tracking 2.0% lower than the 4.1% recorded across Greater Sydney. Participation in the labor force aligns closely with the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census records show that 59.0% of the working population performed their jobs from home, although this figure reflects the impact of pandemic lockdowns. Local employment is heavily weighted toward professional and technical roles, healthcare and social assistance, and finance and insurance.
Specialized professional and technical service jobs are highly represented, holding a share 1.4 times greater than the metropolitan average. Conversely, retail trade accounts for only 6.6% of the workforce, which is lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 9.3%. Comparing the resident workforce against those working locally suggests a limited volume of local jobs within this mostly residential zone. During the twelve months leading to March 2026, the local labor pool contracted by 1.6% and total employment fell by 1.6%, while the level of unemployment showed no change. This contrasted with Greater Sydney, which recorded a 1.9% rise in employment and a 1.9% expansion of its labor force, alongside a minor drop in joblessness. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context for prospective demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with notable variation between industries. Applying these sector-specific rates to the local employment mix yields an estimated local job growth of 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Drummoyne is $2,776 a week (about $144,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,388 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $79,797 a year against an average of $123,619. 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 data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that the area features exceptionally high income levels on a national scale. The median income among local taxpayers is $79,797, while the average income is $123,619, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $88,032 for the median and $136,376 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all ranked between the 94th and 96th percentiles nationally.
The data shows that 34.3% of the community (4,357 individuals) earn $4000+ weekly, whereas the leading cohort in the wider region is the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 30.9%. High earners represent a substantial portion of the area, with 47.7% earning over $3,000 weekly, which reflects strong local purchasing power. Although high housing costs consume 15.6% of income, strong earnings keep disposable income in the 94th percentile, and the SEIFA income rank is in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Drummoyne had 4,919 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 31% detached houses and 57% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $600 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,200 a month, a total housing cost higher than 95% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the time of the latest Census consisted of 30.5% standalone houses and 69.5% other dwelling types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership reached 34.2%, which is higher than the Sydney metro level, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (29.1%) or renters (36.6%). Monthly mortgage repayments stood at a median of $3,200, which is higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427. The median weekly rent was $600, compared to the metropolitan benchmark of $470.
These mortgage payments are higher than the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Drummoyne counted 4,919 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,203 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 67.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 27.4%, couples without children at 30.0%, and single-parent households at 9.0%. The remaining 32.5% are non-family households, which include lone person households at 28.6% and group households at 3.8%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
50.9% of adults in Drummoyne hold a university qualification, including 33.1% with a bachelor degree and 14.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 13.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 753 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,150 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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Academic achievement levels in the area are high, with 50.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the community well for professional roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 33.1% of the population, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.8%. Vocational qualification holders comprise 24.6% of those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 13.0%. Enrolment in formal education stands at 26.7% of the resident population, including 8.2% in primary schools, 6.5% in tertiary studies, and 6.3% in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Drummoyne reaches 71 stops on 38 routes, timetabled for about 9,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport infrastructure consists of 71 active ferry and bus stops. These stops are served by 38 distinct routes, which accommodate 9,832 weekly passenger journeys. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 143 meters from the nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 76%, followed by buses at 10% and walking at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per household, which is below the metropolitan average. Census data from 2021 shows that 59.0% of working residents worked from home, reflecting pandemic-era patterns.
Public transport services average 1,404 trips daily across the network, representing roughly 138 weekly trips for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.9% of residents in Drummoyne report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 88% of areas nationally. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 75.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 metrics show favorable outcomes, with low mortality rates and a low incidence of chronic illnesses across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, encompassing roughly 76% of the population (9,601 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, affecting 6.8% and 6.5% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 73.9% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over represent 21.0% of the population (2,667 people), which is higher than the Greater Sydney proportion of 15.5%.
Seniors in the area exhibit strong health outcomes, with national rankings that align with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.1% of Drummoyne residents were born overseas and 22.7% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.4%) and Australian (18.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 30.1% of residents born outside Australia and 22.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 57.4% of the population. The most distinct variance from regional averages is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.4% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Regarding family heritage, the primary ancestries reported are English at 21.4%, Australian at 18.2%, and Other at 10.7%, which is lower than the regional average of 16.0%. Specific ethnic groups show unique representation levels: Russian ancestry is reported by 0.7% of the population (compared to 0.4% regionally), Italian ancestry is at 8.0% (compared to 3.4%), and Greek ancestry is at 4.1% (compared to 1.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Drummoyne is 42. 25.4% 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 42 years is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is well represented at 12.7% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 5 - 14 group is less common at 9.3%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 9.0% to 11.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 6.2% to 7.5%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort decreased from 15.0% to 14.0%. Projections for 2041 point to demographic shifts, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 86% (394 people) to reach 852 from a base of 457.
The combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 97% of net population growth, reflecting an aging profile, while the 55 to 64 and 45 to 54 cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Drummoyne
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 9 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 — 79 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (12,011 at the 2021 Census → 12,704 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 (SAL11296). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.