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The median house price in Dundas (NSW) is $1.78m, with units at $660k. House values have moved 3.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Dundas (NSW) has an estimated 4,910 residents, down from 4,959 at the 2021 Census — a change of 49 people, or 1.0%. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 95% of areas nationally. That puts 3,532 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Dundas (NSW)'s population is estimated at around 4,910 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 49 people (1.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,959 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,901, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 60 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,532 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline are sourced from ABS and Geoscience Australia, while any remaining SA2 localities rely on 2022 state government releases using a 2021 foundation. Future demographic forecasts for the suburb of Dundas (NSW) indicate an influx of 3,057 residents by 2041, representing a total surge of 62.1% across the 16 years and placing the locality in the top 10 percent for expansion nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
205 new dwellings have been approved in Dundas (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That is 8.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 47 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 17% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 57, running ahead of 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 municipal building records indicates that Dundas averages approximately 41 residential approvals annually, translating to roughly 205 new dwellings during the last 5 financial years. Thus far in the current FY-26 period, municipal authorities have authorized 53 residential projects. Even though the local headcount declined recently, the incoming housing stock seems to match local requirements, maintaining healthy buyer options, with these properties carrying a mean building cost of $453,000 to reflect a preference for higher-tier construction. Furthermore, non-residential approvals valued at $5.1 million were registered during this financial year, reinforcing that the neighborhood is predominantly dedicated to housing.
Per capita construction volumes in Dundas run 19.0% below the Greater Sydney average, though the suburb places in the 71st percentile of all regions nationally. Of the homes recently approved, 17.0% are traditional houses and 83.0% comprise townhomes or apartments. This preference for denser residential formats provides accessible entry-level options suited to downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers, representing a shift from the historical layout where houses make up 52.0% of all properties, highlighting a decrease in vacant land and reflecting modern lifestyles. Currently, the local market experiences a low-density pattern with approximately 186 people per approved dwelling. Forecasts indicate that Dundas is set to add 3,048 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly figures. If construction volumes fail to accelerate, the local housing supply may lag behind this influx, potentially triggering stronger buyer competition and pushing up values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Dundas (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Dundas (NSW), worth an estimated $57 million. A further 121 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $95.2 billion. 35 are already under construction and 51 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local development and property trends are highly sensitive to planning decisions and public works. A total of 21 projects have been tracked that are expected to influence the local area, with key initiatives including the Melrose Park Urban Renewal Precinct, Melrose Central, Melrose Park High School, and the childcare development at 25 Station Street.
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7 St Andrews Street Development
Demolition of existing structures including a church and hall, with site amalgamation of 79 and 79A Kissing Point Road and 7 St Andrews Street. DA approved for the construction of two residential buildings (five and six storeys) comprising 53 units (6 one-bedroom, 34 two-bedroom, 13 three-bedroom) and 83 basement parking spaces.
25 Station Street Childcare Facility
Development Application DA/36/2023 was lodged with City of Parramatta Council by Baini Design Pty Ltd for tree removal and construction of a four storey centre based childcare facility for 68 children at 25 Station Street, Dundas. The DA was placed on public exhibition from 31 January 2023 to 21 February 2023. This proposal follows an earlier, separate residential scheme for the site (DA/573/2017, modified in 2018) lodged by Revelop Projects, which appears to have been superseded.No public determination record for DA/36/2023 could be located as of the most recent check, so the application is treated as still under assessment pending confirmation from Council.
Rivea Rydalmere
Boutique waterfront apartment development by Crown Group offering 126 residences with rooftop terrace, pool and direct Parramatta River frontage. Crown Group entered provisional liquidation in August 2023 and BDO was appointed to manage an orderly asset sale process; all creditors were repaid in full and the development portfolio was stabilised. The project is understood to be continuing under successor ownership, though no active project website is currently available.
Carlingford West Public School and Cumberland High School Upgrade
A major 230 million dollar redevelopment delivering 56 new permanent classrooms at Carlingford West Public School and 77 new or upgraded classrooms at Cumberland High School. The project replaces over 130 demountables with modern facilities including new libraries, multipurpose halls, canteens, and specialist workshops. As of April 2026, many new buildings are complete and occupied, with remaining landscaping and internal refurbishments on track for total project finalization in mid-2026.
New Social Housing - Sophie Street
21-unit social housing building approved by the Sydney Central City Planning Panel in Nov 2022 and part of the broader Telopea renewal. The scheme provides 7 x 1-bed and 14 x 2-bed apartments over basement parking, with communal open space and landscaping. Works have been flagged to support decanting and renewal across the precinct, alongside a sister project at 20-22A Evans Road.
The Carling by Meriton
A major mixed-use precinct featuring seven luxury residential towers reaching up to 29 storeys, providing 629 apartments. The development includes a retail plaza with a national supermarket, cafes, and restaurants, as well as an onsite childcare centre. A significant feature is the $20 million, three-storey Carlingford Community Centre and Library (3,000 sqm) delivered in partnership with the City of Parramatta. Residents have access to a 4,700 sqm Central Park and resort-style facilities including a pool, spa, sauna, gym, and rooftop BBQ areas.
Melrose Park Urban Renewal Precinct
A 30-hectare urban renewal precinct transforming former industrial land in Sydney's north-west into a mixed-use community. The masterplan will deliver over 5,500 homes, a 30,000sqm town centre (Melrose Central, expected to open July 2026), and 50,000sqm of green open space. Stage 4 (Melrose Park Village, 421 apartments) is complete. Stage 5 (Dawn, 368 apartments) broke ground in November 2025, with completion expected mid-2027. Stage 6 (Aeris) received development approval in 2025 with construction commencing late 2025.Melrose Park High School is under construction for 1,000-plus students, targeted to open 2027. Over $216 million in planning contributions committed to local and state infrastructure. Future Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 will serve the precinct directly.
5-7 Burbang Crescent Rydalmere Apartments
4-storey residential apartment building with 8 residences, communal green area, and 8 car spaces. Low-rise development in established residential area.
2,521 residents of Dundas (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 2,629. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 64.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,189, about 85% 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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Locals benefit from a highly qualified workforce with substantial representation in professional services, alongside a jobless rate of 4.1%. By March 2026, working residents numbered 2,521, aligning precisely with the wider Greater Sydney unemployment rate of 4.1%, while overall workforce participation of 64.9% sits below the regional average of 69.1%. Census responses indicate that 44.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure was influenced by pandemic-related stay-at-home orders. The primary employment fields for residents are healthcare & social assistance, retail, and education & training. The area exhibits a significant concentration of public administration & safety workers, which is 1.4 times the regional proportion.
Conversely, technical and professional roles account for only 8.2% of local workers compared to 11.5% regionally, while Census counts of local employees versus total residents suggest the neighborhood offers few positions within its own borders. Local labor force statistics indicate a contraction of 0.9% in the worker pool and a 0.7% reduction in employment over the 12 months leading to March 2026, which caused the jobless rate to decrease by 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment rise by 1.9%, labor force expand by 1.9%, and unemployment decline slightly. Long-term national forecasts from May-25 offer additional guidance on future occupation trends, indicating a 6.6% nationwide employment expansion over five years and a 13.7% increase over ten years. Weighted against local employment profiles, these trends suggest Dundas could expect a local employment rise of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Dundas (NSW) is $1,962 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $764 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,708 a year against an average of $65,131. 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 office data for the financial year 2023 indicates a median taxpayer income of $50,708 and a mean income of $65,131 within the postcode. These figures sit below regional benchmarks, contrasting with the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $55,941 (median) and $71,853 (average) as of March 2026. The weekly median household income of $1,962 ranks at the 63rd percentile, whereas individual incomes sit at the 41st percentile. The most populous bracket consists of 1,752 residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 35.7% of the population, compared to 30.9% across the metro area.
Typical housing outlays require 18.8% of income, yet disposable earnings rank at the 59th percentile and the area places in the 7th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Dundas (NSW) had 1,631 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 52% detached houses and 6% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $428 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,500 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.4%. 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 52.1% standalone houses and 47.8% medium-to-high density alternatives, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other options across the broader metropolitan area. Home ownership rates stood at 26.9%, slightly below the metro benchmark, with the remaining residences occupied via mortgages (37.9%) or tenancies (35.2%). Typical monthly mortgage servicing costs in the area were $2,500, while median weekly rent was $428, compared to regional averages of $2,427 and $470. These mortgage payments are notably higher than the national median of $1,863, while weekly rents also exceed the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Dundas (NSW) counted 1,631 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 78.1% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 43.8%, couples without children at 21.6%, and single parents at 11.5%. The remaining 21.9% are non-family households, which are predominantly lone persons at 19.0% alongside group households at 3.0%. The typical household size is 2.8 individuals, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.6% of adults in Dundas (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 24.1% with a bachelor degree and 9.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 17.2% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 1,365 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,079 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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A high proportion of university graduates characterizes the local population, with 36.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a degree compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 24.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.7% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education is also well-represented, with 28.6% of the population aged 15+ holding qualifications such as advanced diplomas (11.4%) or certificates (17.2%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 30.2% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This cohort includes 8.7% in primary school, 7.2% in high school, and 7.1% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Dundas (NSW) reaches 27 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 4,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 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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The suburb is served by 27 public transport stops, providing access to light rail and bus services. These stops accommodate 28 separate routes that combine to run 4,798 services each week, leaving most residents within 133 meters of their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily a commuter area, with 83% of residents driving to work, 7% using trains, and 6% using buses. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles, exceeding the regional average, while 44.3% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, likely due to public health restrictions.
Across all transit lines, services average 685 daily runs, which represents roughly 177 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
78.0% of residents in Dundas (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 83% of areas nationally. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.3 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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The suburb displays excellent health characteristics, with very low rates of chronic illness and mortality across all age brackets. Private health insurance is held by approximately 53% of residents (~2,587 people), which is slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than the Greater Sydney average of 59.9%. The primary diagnosed ailments in the community are arthritis and mental health conditions, each affecting 5.2% of residents, while 78.0% of the population reported no chronic health issues compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over represent 15.6% of the population (765 people), and seniors in this area exhibit strong health outcomes that mirror the positive trends seen in the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
47.3% of Dundas (NSW) residents were born overseas and 52.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 89% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (19.8%) and English (15.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb is highly multicultural, with 47.3% of residents born outside Australia and 52.1% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 52.2% of the population. The most distinct religious divergence is in the Other category, which represents 4.8% of residents compared to 1.4% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental birthplaces, the primary ancestries are Chinese at 19.8% of the population (exceeding the metropolitan average of 8.4%), English at 15.1%, and Australian at 14.0%. Other distinct ethnic groups include Korean at 7.1% (compared to 1.1% regionally), Lebanese at 2.5% (compared to 2.6%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Dundas (NSW) is 37. 24.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of residents is 37, matching the Greater Sydney average of 37 and sitting close to the national figure of 38. The 45 - 54 demographic represents 13.8% of the population, showing stronger representation than across Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 11.7%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 age group rose from 7.6% to 9.3% and the 75 to 84 group increased from 3.8% to 5.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 14.2% to 11.7% and children aged 0 to 4 fell from 6.8% to 5.6%.
Projections for 2041 indicate that the 45 to 54 cohort will grow by 74% (500 people), increasing from 677 to 1,178.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Dundas (NSW)
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 | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 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 — 60 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,959 at the 2021 Census → 4,910 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 (SAL11315). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.