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Eagle Point has an estimated 1,560 residents, up from 1,306 at the 2021 Census — a change of 254 people, or 19.4%. Growth has averaged 4.6% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. 181 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. Density is about 86 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Eagle Point has an estimated population of around 1,560, derived from AreaSearch assessments combining ABS regional updates with 181 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. Compared to the 1,306 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 254 people (19.4%). This figure aligns with the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside subsequent address verification. With a population density sitting at 86 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample physical space and opportunities for future expansion. The 19.4% increase recorded for the suburb of Eagle Point outpaced the 2.4% rate of the SA3 area as well as Rest of Vic., establishing the locality as a prominent regional growth centre.
Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 83.0% of recent population additions. SA2 projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia form the foundation of AreaSearch demographic modeling, while areas not covered draw upon 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA releases converted via weighted aggregation to SA2 boundaries. Age-specific trajectories from these models are similarly incorporated for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Projections indicate remarkable demographic expansion for the suburb of Eagle Point, placing it within the top 10 percent of regional non-metropolitan territories across Australia. By 2041, aggregated SA2 figures indicate the locality will expand by 709 persons, representing an overall gain of 45.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
177 new dwellings have been approved in Eagle Point over the past five years, an average of 35 a year. That places the area in the 74th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 22 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 44 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 45, 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 ABS building approvals indicates that Eagle Point has maintained an annual average of around 35 approved dwellings, amounting to roughly 177 residences across the prior 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 45 residential approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an incoming rate of 1.5 new residents per dwelling each year has kept supply aligned with demand to support market stability, with new properties reflecting an average expected construction cost of $478,000. In addition, $261,000 in commercial approvals has been registered during this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential landscape.
On a per-person metric, dwelling approvals in Eagle Point exceed Rest of Vic. by 307.0%, expanding options for purchasers. This volume substantially exceeds nationwide figures, highlighting elevated developer interest. Recent residential activity consists of 86.0% detached dwellings alongside 14.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving a low-density environment that appeals to buyers seeking space. An average of around 35 people per residential approval aligns with patterns seen in expanding markets. Projections from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release estimate that Eagle Point will add 709 residents by 2041. Ongoing construction volumes indicate that future housing delivery is well positioned to accommodate demand, fostering favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Eagle Point
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 Eagle Point, worth an estimated $142 million. A further 29 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.26 billion. 11 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local growth and performance are significantly guided by public works, capital projects, and regional planning. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 projects anticipated to influence the district, including the Eagle Point Lifestyle Estate, Paynesville Water Recycling Facility Storage Expansion, Paynesville Park Estate, and the Paynesville Slip Road Maritime Precinct Upgrade.
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Lincoln Lifestyle Eagle Point
A premium masterplanned over-50s land lease community by Lincoln Place delivering 203 architecturally designed two- and three-bedroom single-storey homes on a 10.2-hectare site near Paynesville in Victoria's Gippsland Lakes region. Civil works commenced with a sod-turn ceremony on 15 March 2026, with local contractor Rowe Constructions engaged. First residents are expected in early 2027. Resort-style amenities will include a clubhouse with cinema, library and alfresco dining, a heated indoor pool, wellness centre with gym, competition bowls green, and a pickleball court.Homes are built to Liveable Housing Australia Silver Standard and include solar panels and water tanks. The land lease model means no stamp duty, entry, exit, body-corporate or council rates for homeowners.
Paynesville Water Recycling Plant Winter Storage Project
Construction of a new 300 megalitre winter storage lagoon and associated transfer infrastructure at the Paynesville Water Recycling Plant. The project expands recycled water storage capacity to improve wet weather wastewater management, protect local waterways and support future growth across Paynesville, Eagle Point, Raymond Island, Newlands Arm and Banksia Peninsula. The project was delivered by Max Bright and Sons for East Gippsland Water and completed before winter 2026.
Palm Lake Resort Paynesville
Luxury over-50s resort-style community featuring 195 designer homes, a world-class Latitude Country Club with extensive amenities including Milon Gymnasium, pools, cinema, and bowling green in a lakeside setting. The resort is currently under construction, with an estimated completion date of 2027.
Paynesville Park Estate
A 16.41-hectare residential land estate on the edge of Paynesville, offering house and land packages with access from Newlands Drive, King Street, and Coast Avenue. The estate has reached its final stage, with construction now finished and land titles available for the remaining lots. It features open reserve space and walking paths, and is close to Paynesville Primary School, a childcare centre, and the town's sports and recreation precinct, with a short walk to the Esplanade foreshore.
Encore Living Paynesville
A resort-style, pet-friendly retirement village for independent over-50s in the Gippsland Lakes region, featuring 93 two- and three-bedroom villas and a community hub with a salt-chlorinated indoor pool, gym, lounge, and dining areas. Construction on display villas and the village has commenced, with an expanded plan for up to 130 independent living units.
Paynesville Slip Road Maritime Precinct Upgrade
A comprehensive upgrade of the Paynesville maritime precinct involving the replacement of aging seawalls and the construction of new jetties to provide approximately 40 new berths. The project includes a significant expansion of the boat ramp to be longer and deeper, enhanced car and boat trailer parking, and the creation of new boardwalks and pedestrian pathways. Integrated landscaping and drainage improvements are also being implemented to support regional tourism and the local marine industry.
Shearwater Residential Development (59-Lot Stage)
Proposal by Resi Ventures for the first stage of the Shearwater development, which involves a 59-lot residential subdivision on 10.702 hectares. The project includes roads, paths, landscaping, a public reserve, drainage, stormwater treatment, and habitat creation for environmental protection. It is a Controlled Action under the EPBC Act due to potential impacts on Latham Snipe and the Gippsland Lakes Ramsar Site. The wider Shearwater project is ultimately planned for 485 lots.
Gippsland Lakes Shared Community Hub
Redevelopment of the Gippsland Lakes Yacht Club into a multi-purpose community hub. The facility will serve as a home for water sports and community groups, featuring boat storage, meeting rooms, social spaces, a public deck, and a function hall. As of January 2026, the project is in the final design refinement phase with the Project Reference Group before moving to tender.
595 residents of Eagle Point are employed, from a labour force of 618. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 44.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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 1,287, about 82% 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 review of regional statistical data by AreaSearch highlights a proficient local workforce in Eagle Point, characterized by strong representation across essential services, an unemployment rate of 3.7%, and an estimated 4.8% employment increase over the preceding year. There are 595 employed residents as of March 2026, with local unemployment matching the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., whereas workforce participation of 44.3% trails the regional figure of 61.1%. Furthermore, Census metrics recorded 15.4% of workers operating from home, though pandemic lockdown measures during that period should be noted. Local resident employment is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.
Professional & technical roles demonstrate notable concentration, holding a 1.4 times greater share than seen across the broader region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for 3.6% of the workforce compared to 7.5% regionally. Comparing Census resident counts against local workers points to a constrained volume of employment within the immediate locality. According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics, the preceding 12-month timeframe saw local jobs rise by 4.8% and the workforce expand by 4.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Conversely, Regional Vic. recorded a 0.1% contraction in employment, a 0.3% drop in the labour pool, and a 0.2 percentage point decline in unemployment. Looking forward, Mar-26 national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia provide insight into potential workforce trajectories for Eagle Point across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. When mapped against the local industry composition, these figures suggest potential local employment growth of 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (calculated as an illustrative weighted model excluding local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Eagle Point is $1,209 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $599 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,319 a year against an average of $54,863. 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 postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in the suburb of Eagle Point sit under national benchmarks, recording a median of $43,319 and a mean of $54,863. For comparison, Regional Vic. registered a median of $50,954 and a mean of $62,728. Factoring in a 9.62% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $47,486 (median) and $60,141 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all tracked between the 11th and 14th percentiles across Australia.
A bracket of $800 - 1,499 accounts for 32.7% of residents (510 individuals), whereas the wider territory is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 band at 30.3%. Despite 88.5% of earnings being retained after housing expenses, overall disposable income places at the 19th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Eagle Point had 549 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 1% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 11% rented and 58% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,456 a month. Rent absorbs 25.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.8%. 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 most recent Census, the housing stock in Eagle Point was composed of 95.3% houses and 4.7% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Outright ownership reached 57.8%, substantially exceeding regional levels, while remaining residences were either being purchased under a mortgage (31.1%) or occupied by tenants (11.2%). The local median monthly mortgage payment stood at $1,456 and median weekly rent was $310, versus $1,430 and $285 across Regional Vic.. In a nationwide context, mortgage repayments sit well below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental costs also tracking under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Eagle Point counted 549 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 656 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 47% couples without children. 24% 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 units constitute 72.3% of local households, consisting of couples without children (47.2%), couples with children (16.4%), and single parent families (8.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the other 27.7%, made up of lone person households (24.0%) and group households (2.9%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.2 people, slightly under the 2.4 average recorded across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.9% of adults in Eagle Point hold a university qualification, including 12.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 169 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 978 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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Educational attainment in the district shows a tertiary completion rate of 18.9%, trailing the broader VIC benchmark of 33.4%. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications account for 12.4%, postgraduate degrees represent 3.3%, and graduate diplomas make up 3.2%. Technical and vocational credentials show strong representation, with 43.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, divided between certificates (30.7%) and advanced diplomas (12.3%). Formal educational participation involves 17.7% of local residents. Within this cohort, primary schooling accounts for 5.9%, secondary programs engage 5.0%, and tertiary education represents 1.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Eagle Point means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.4% of residents in Eagle Point report no long-term health condition. 7.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Health indicators in Eagle Point align closely with nationwide standards based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics. Standard rates of common conditions are observed across all demographic cohorts, while private medical coverage is held by roughly 49% of residents (~758 people), falling beneath the national level of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns represent the most frequently reported diagnoses, affecting 13.5 and 8.3% of the community respectively, while 57.4% reported an absence of medical ailments compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.. Rates of chronic conditions are elevated within the working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 43.6% of the population (680 people), surpassing the 24.0% share in Regional Vic., while broader national rankings align with standard benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Eagle Point is largely Australian-born, at 85.4% of residents, with 3.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.7%) and Australian (30.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Eagle Point is below regional averages, with 85.4% of residents born in Australia, 93.3% holding citizenship, and 96.9% using only English at home. Christianity represents the primary faith, accounting for 46.9% of the population. The most visible overrepresentation occurs in the Other category, which comprises 1.0% locally compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic.. English (34.7%), Australian (30.3%), and Scottish (10.7%) form the three largest reported ancestries in Eagle Point. Several other backgrounds demonstrate higher local concentrations than regional levels, including German at 4.2% (vs 3.5%), Dutch at 1.9% (vs 1.7%), and Welsh at 0.6% (vs 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Eagle Point is 59, older than 98% of areas nationally. 12.1% 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 demographic profile of Eagle Point reflects an established retirement and lifestyle destination. As at August 2026, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) represent 43.6% of the population, compared to 24.0% across Regional Vic., while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 11.5% versus 23.1% regionally. The estimated median age of 59 as at August 2026 is unchanged from the 2021 Census, sitting 16 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 and higher than the national median of 38 at that Census. Since that time, the 65+ demographic has expanded from 38.1% to an estimated 43.6%.
By 2041, retiree and elderly cohorts are forecast to deliver the highest numeric increase, climbing by 271 (40%) to 951, while young to middle aged adults are projected to record the quickest rate of expansion, increasing 79% to 322.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Eagle Point
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 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 Jul 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 — 181 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,306 at the 2021 Census → 1,560 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 (SAL20822). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.