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The median house price in East Albury is $781k, with units at $381k. House values have moved 5.3% a year compounded over five years.
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East Albury has an estimated 7,022 residents, up from 6,224 at the 2021 Census — a change of 798 people, or 12.8%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 112 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 570 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population tracking for the surrounding region and address verification by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of East Albury has an estimated population of 7,022 in May 2026. This indicates a growth of 798 residents (12.8%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 6,224 residents. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 6,569 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, plus an additional 112 validated new addresses registered since the Census. This population level yields a density of 569 persons per square kilometer, indicating low congestion and room for potential expansion.
The 12.8% growth rate in East Albury since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of NSW (4.9%) and the broader SA4 region, making it a regional leader in population gains. The expansion was mostly driven by people moving from other states, accounting for roughly 68.0% of the population increase, though natural growth and overseas arrivals also contributed positively. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. In cases where this data is unavailable, SA2 projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age-specific growth trends from these sources are extended to project demographic shifts from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of East Albury is expected to see notable population growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan locations across the nation, with an increase of 3,053 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 37.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
154 new dwellings have been approved in East Albury over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That is 4.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 32, 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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AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals assigned from statistical data indicates that the suburb of East Albury averages approximately 30 residential approvals annually, with a total of 154 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 30 approvals have been documented so far. An average of 2.5 new residents were added for every finished home between FY-21 and FY-25, pointing to healthy demand that supports property values. The average construction cost for new dwellings is $487,000, indicating that building activity is focused on upscale, higher-end properties.
Non-residential approvals stand at $6.6 million for this financial year, highlighting the primarily housing-focused nature of the locality. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, building activity per capita in the suburb of East Albury is at roughly 68% of the average, ranking in the 37th percentile nationwide, which suggests limited choice for buyers and supports demand for existing homes. Detached houses account for 96.0% of new construction, while townhouses and apartments make up 4.0%, preserving the low-density landscape and catering to families. Developers are focusing more on detached dwellings than the current housing mix reflects (76.0% at the Census), showing sustained interest in low-density family living despite broader trends toward density. The calculation of 450 residents for every single approved dwelling underscores the quiet, slow-paced construction environment. Long-term forecasts suggest the suburb of East Albury will add 2,600 residents by 2041, starting from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If residential construction remains at its current pace, the supply of housing may not keep up with population growth, potentially creating tougher competition among buyers and putting upward pressure on property values.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside East Albury, worth an estimated $577 million. A further 71 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.58 billion. 18 are already under construction and 26 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in infrastructure, major building works, and planning policies. AreaSearch has identified a total of 20 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Important initiatives include the Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Redevelopment, the East Albury Industrial Precinct, the Fredericks Park Master Plan, and the East Albury Precinct Plan, with the list below highlighting the most significant undertakings.
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Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Redevelopment
The 558 million AUD Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Project is a major health infrastructure initiative jointly funded by the NSW, Victorian, and Commonwealth governments. The redevelopment consolidates complex care at the Albury Campus, featuring a new seven-storey Clinical Services Building and a two-storey Northeast Building. The project adds 110 overnight beds, a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit, new operating theatres including a hybrid theatre, and a 32-bed mental health unit. Construction on the Northeast Building began in late 2025 by Hansen Yuncken, with main works for the Clinical Services Building progressing through 2026.
Punthill Albury Apartment Hotel
Development of an 83-key apartment hotel situated at the Commercial Club Albury precinct on Dean Street. The project comprises studio, one, two, and three-bedroom serviced apartments, two conference rooms, a gym, and secure parking. Developed in partnership with Commercial Club Albury and operated under the Punthill brand by Veriu Group, construction commenced in late 2025.
Fredericks Park Master Plan
Master plan implementation for Fredericks Park improvements including enhanced sporting facilities, infrastructure upgrades and community amenities. Part of $14.7 million recreation investment program.
East Albury Precinct Plan
Comprehensive precinct plan to guide 20+ year growth and development along Borella Road and near Albury Hospital Campus. Will enable coordinated delivery of hospital expansion, road upgrades, and new social housing with improved housing density and retail opportunities.
QEII Square Redevelopment
Cultural Precinct masterplan redevelopment designed by TCL landscape architecture. Part of broader cultural precinct enhancement around Albury Entertainment Centre with improved public spaces and connectivity.
East Albury Industrial Precinct
Master planned industrial estate designed to maximise development potential and create high quality light industrial facilities with bulky goods retail component. Includes road connections to Riverina Highway and consideration of Albury Airport operations.
Seven Storey Mixed Use, Shop Top Housing Development
A seven-storey mixed-use building in central Albury, approved by the Southern Regional Planning Panel. It will feature commercial/retail space on the ground floor and 32 residential units (shop top housing) on the upper floors. The approval follows amendments to address concerns regarding acoustic amenity, contamination, and heritage conservation.
Main Sewer Pump Station Upgrade
Complex infrastructure project to upgrade pumping capacity at Main Sewer Pump Station while maintaining continuous service to growing city. Critical for supporting population growth and development in Albury.
3,585 residents of East Albury are employed, from a labour force of 3,691. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 67.9%. 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 5,691, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of East Albury has a highly qualified workforce with strong representation in critical services, and an unemployment rate of only 2.9%, according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,585, while the unemployment rate remained 1.2% lower than the Regional NSW level of 4.1%. Workforce participation is unusually high at 67.9%, compared to 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census records indicate that a modest 12.4% of working residents performed their jobs from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. The local workforce is heavily employed in healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The suburb of East Albury shows a clear concentration in healthcare & social assistance, where its employment proportion is 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 1.2% of local workers, compared to 5.3% in Regional NSW. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are relatively limited. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the local labour force shrank by 6.2% and total employment fell by 7.0% during the year ending March 2026, leading to a rise of 0.8 percentage points in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decrease in employment, a 0.4% decline in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide a broader context for future demand trends in the suburb of East Albury. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment changes. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely across industries. Projecting these industry trends onto the occupational profile of the suburb of East Albury suggests local employment could grow by 6.7% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in East Albury is $1,508 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $858 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,927 a year against an average of $64,386. 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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Compiled postcode-level ATO statistics for the financial year 2023 show that taxpayers in the suburb of East Albury recorded a median income of $50,927 and an average income of $64,386. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $56,183 for median income and $71,031 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census data, individual weekly earnings sit at the 60th percentile ($858 weekly), whereas household incomes are at the 36th percentile.
Looking at income brackets, 30.5% of the population (2,141 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly range, which aligns closely with the regional average of 29.9% in the same bracket. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 85.8% of their income for other living expenses, placing the area in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
East Albury had 2,627 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 1% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,560 a month. Rent absorbs 18.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.9%. 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 housing mix in the suburb of East Albury at the time of the latest Census consisted of 75.9% standalone houses and 24.1% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other options across Regional NSW. Home ownership levels were lower than the regional average, standing at 32.4%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 31.8% and rented properties made up 35.8%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,560 was lower than the regional average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent was $280, compared to the Regional NSW average of $330.
Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of East Albury are well below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also considerably lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
East Albury counted 2,627 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,964 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 35% 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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Families make up 60.8% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 23.8%, couples without children at 26.4%, and single-parent households at 9.6%. Non-family households represent the remaining 39.2%, with single-person households making up 35.0% and group houses accounting for 4.1%. The median household size is 2.2 residents, which is slightly smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
29.3% of adults in East Albury hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 23.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Qualifications in the suburb of East Albury are notably higher than regional standards, with 29.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 18.4% in the SA4 region and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. This educational profile positions the community well for professional and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.3%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 35.0% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.5% and certificates at 23.5%.
A high proportion of the community is engaged in study, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program. This includes 8.2% in primary schools, 7.3% in secondary institutions, and 3.8% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in East Albury reaches 117 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 730 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 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 transit analysis shows 117 active transit stops in the suburb of East Albury, offering a combination of train and bus services. These locations are serviced by 23 routes, providing a total of 727 passenger journeys weekly. Transit access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 149 meters from their nearest stop. Being a mostly residential area, most workers travel out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 93%, and 5% of residents walking. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per household, which is below the regional average.
A relatively low 12.4% of working residents work from home, based on 2021 Census records, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit frequency averages 103 services daily across all routes, which corresponds to about 6 weekly journeys per individual stop. The associated map indicates the 100 closest transit stops to the central point of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.8% of residents in East Albury report no long-term health condition. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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 assessments indicate some below-average trends in the suburb of East Albury, based on mortality rates and the occurrence of chronic conditions, with common health issues slightly more prevalent than average in both younger and older cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is just above the SA2 average at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 3,680 residents. The most prevalent health issues recorded among residents are mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 9.0% and 8.5% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 66.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health status among working-age individuals is generally average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.4% of the population (1,502 people), which is lower than the Regional NSW level of 23.4%, with national health comparisons aligning closely with general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
East Albury is largely Australian-born, at 88.4% of residents, with 7.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.8%) and Australian (26.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of East Albury shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 88.4% of the population born in Australia, 91.3% holding citizenship, and 92.8% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 52.1% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in the Other religious category, which represents 1.2% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups in the suburb of East Albury are English at 29.8%, Australian at 26.6%, and Irish at 11.6%.
There are also specific differences in other backgrounds, with Scottish heritage overrepresented at 9.1% of the population compared to 8.0% regionally, German ancestry at 5.0% compared to 3.1%, and Lebanese heritage at 0.4% compared to 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of East Albury is 40. 23.9% 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 in the suburb of East Albury is 40 years, which is slightly younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 but just above the national median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, the 25 - 34 age bracket has a higher representation at 13.4% of the population, while the 65 - 74 bracket is lower at 10.5%. Since the 2021 Census, children aged 5 to 14 have increased from 11.0% to 11.9% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 12.3% to 11.3%.
Projections for 2041 suggest notable demographic shifts for the suburb of East Albury, with the 35 to 44 age cohort expected to increase by 430 people (44%) to grow from 983 to 1,414.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for East Albury
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 4 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | 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 — 112 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,224 at the 2021 Census → 7,022 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 (SAL11347). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.