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The median house price in Engadine is $1.60m, with units at $957k. House values have moved 4.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Engadine has an estimated 18,419 residents, up from 17,736 at the 2021 Census — a change of 683 people, or 3.9%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 151 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,996 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Engadine has an estimated resident count of approximately 18,419, following AreaSearch's evaluation of wider ABS population adjustments alongside new addresses validated post-Census. Compared with the 17,736 residents documented in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 683 people (3.9%). The figure is based on an estimated resident population of 18,346 derived from the ABS's June 2025 ERP release, combined with 151 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. This population translates to a density of 1,995 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical average found across Australian areas reviewed by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the 3.9% population increase recorded since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 area figure of 3.2%, establishing the suburb of Engadine as a local growth standout. Natural increase served as the primary contributor to these demographic gains, generating roughly 55.00000000000001% of recent population additions. Projections for each SA2 area utilize the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset with a 2022 base year, supplemented by the NSW State Government's 2022 SA2 releases (using 2021 as the base year) wherever gaps exist. Age-specific growth trends from these summaries are similarly applied across all locations for the period covering 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Engadine is positioned within the lower quartile of nationwide statistical areas for demographic growth, with aggregated SA2 estimates pointing to an increase of 619 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 3.0% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
313 new dwellings have been approved in Engadine over the past five years, an average of 62 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 63 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 24% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 47, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Engadine averages roughly 62 residential building approvals annually, amounting to around 313 dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 47 approvals have been logged. Market conditions have demonstrated stability over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, with an average of 1.6 new residents per approved dwelling; however, this ratio climbed to 4.7 people per dwelling across the last 2 financial years, pointing toward heightened demand and emerging supply constraints. Construction costs for these residential developments average $500,000 per project.
Meanwhile, commercial building approvals have reached $5.6 million during this financial year, underscoring the area's predominantly residential character. Engadine's development rate sits 22.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year period compared to Greater Sydney, supporting established real estate valuations while maintaining buyer options, even though recent building momentum has moderated. Newly approved dwellings comprise 24.0% detached houses and 76.0% townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward medium- and high-density housing opens accessible price brackets for first-home buyers, downsizers, and investors, while marking a clear transition from the existing built environment (which consists of 79.0% houses), reflecting modern lifestyle needs, constrained land availability, and the call for diverse housing typologies. With roughly 451 people per approval, the local property market displays mature characteristics. Demographic projections derived from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release indicate that Engadine will add 546 residents through to 2041. At current rates of residential construction, supply should comfortably satisfy local demand, providing supportive conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating population expansion beyond present baseline expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Engadine
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Engadine, worth an estimated $40 million. A further 25 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.2 billion. 5 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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 infrastructure investment and strategic urban planning exert a fundamental influence over community growth and performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 noteworthy local projects, highlighted by key developments such as Hermitage Apartments, Engadine Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Engadine High School Upgrade, and The Gallery.
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Engadine Central Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A $4 million refurbishment of the Woolworths-anchored Engadine Central Shopping Centre. The project involved a comprehensive aesthetic and functional upgrade, including modernized external facades, upgraded entry points, new internal flooring and pathways, improved signage, and refreshed landscaping to revitalize the local retail hub.
Engadine High School Upgrade
The upgrade includes a new multipurpose hall with a multi-use sports court, stage, amenities, and storage facilities for sports and performances. The project was completed in June 2024.
Hermitage Apartments
A boutique development featuring 64 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with modern amenities, designed to blend with the natural surroundings, offering views of the city, national park, or district. The project has experienced delays due to developer disputes and construction issues, and is approaching completion following receivership appointment.
Engadine Town Park Land Exchange
Land exchange between Sutherland Shire Council and Engadine Tavern Project Pty Ltd to enlarge Engadine Town Park by approximately 172m2, including a $125,000 contribution for park embellishment.
Affordable Housing at 945-947 Old Princes Highway & 2-4 Anzac Avenue
Approved development for 21 townhouses (including 5 affordable rental dwellings) over a single level basement, delivered on the corner of Old Princes Highway and Anzac Avenue. Originally lodged as 22 townhouses, the Sydney South Planning Panel approved the scheme on Mar 21, 2018 with conditions including a 10-year affordable rental management requirement by a registered community housing provider. Marketing and tenancy listings indicate the complex has been completed and occupied.
Waratah Road Townhouses
Completed development consisting of 6 townhouses in a prime location near shops, transport, and schools.
The Gallery
A commercial and residential development featuring 115 spacious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with quality finishes, open-plan living spaces, and views of the CBD and surrounding areas, located in the heart of Engadine Village with access to Royal National Park.
Heathcote Apartments Development
Redevelopment of former pub site into 168 apartments including 25 affordable units, with retail and commercial spaces.
10,099 residents of Engadine are employed, from a labour force of 10,379. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 71.1%. 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 15,268, about 83% 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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Statistical area aggregations from AreaSearch highlight a well-qualified local labour force characterized by substantial participation in essential services, solid annual job stability, and an unemployment rate of only 2.7%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,099, keeping local unemployment 1.4% lower than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, while workforce participation stood at a solid 71.1% against 68.9% regionally. Furthermore, 38.6% of residents indicated in the Census that they worked from home, a metric that may reflect Covid-19 restrictions at the time. Health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training represent the primary fields of employment for local residents.
Construction shows a distinct local concentration, accounting for an employment share 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 8.0% of the workforce, lagging behind the 11.5% seen across Greater Sydney. Comparing the Census working population against resident workers indicates that local employment opportunities within this largely residential community remain comparatively limited. Over the past 12-month period, broader statistical area data from the ABS and SALM compiled by AreaSearch shows local employment expanding by 0.4% alongside a 0.5% increase in the total labour force, keeping the jobless rate steady. In Greater Sydney, employment grew by 1.9% and the labour force increased by 1.9%, accompanied by a slight decrease in unemployment. Forward-looking insights from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections suggest diverse growth pathways across different industries, projecting nation-wide employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Mapping these sectoral forecasts against the local workforce structure implies that Engadine's employment could rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing a simple illustrative weighting that does not incorporate specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Engadine is $2,303 a week (about $120,000 a year), with median personal income at $946 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,003 a year against an average of $74,150. 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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Postcode-level ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place local earnings above nationwide standards, recording a median income of $61,003 and a mean of $74,150, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of roughly $67,299 (median) and $81,802 (average) as of March 2026. Across household, family, and personal metrics in the 2021 Census, local earnings placed between the 73rd and 83rd percentiles nationally. The primary weekly earnings bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, encompassing 31.8% of residents (5,857 people), which mirrors the 30.9% share recorded across the broader region.
Meanwhile, 35.4% of workers earn over $3,000 weekly, highlighting substantial local purchasing power. Accommodation costs account for 15.5% of income, yet strong earnings maintain disposable income at the 82nd percentile and secure an 8th decile position on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Engadine had 6,017 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 13% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 21.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, separate houses made up 79.4% of dwellings in Engadine while semi-detached homes, units, and other property types accounted for 20.6%, in contrast to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 38.2%, substantially exceeding the Sydney metro average, with 48.0% of properties carrying a mortgage and 13.7% being rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,600, surpassing the Sydney metro figure of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $500 compared to $470 across metropolitan Sydney. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Engadine are markedly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track well above the nationwide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Engadine counted 6,017 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local households at 82.1%, comprising couples with children (44.4%), childless couples (25.9%), and single-parent households (11.1%). The remaining 17.9% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person residences accounting for 16.7% and group households making up 1.2%. The average household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.7 person average recorded across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.5% of adults in Engadine hold a university qualification, including 17.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 4,148 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,060 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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University attainment levels present a notable area for development, as 24.5% of residents hold tertiary qualifications compared to 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Among higher education credentials, bachelor degrees account for 17.0%, postgraduate qualifications represent 5.0%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.5%. Technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 41.8% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 12.9% with advanced diplomas and 28.9% possessing certificates. Formal study participation is strong throughout the community, with 30.9% of residents actively undertaking education. This breakdown includes 11.2% attending primary school, 9.1% enrolled in secondary school, and 3.9% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Engadine reaches 135 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 1,900 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 1.6 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 public transport network in Engadine comprises 135 stops across bus and rail services, operated by 26 individual routes that provide 1,915 passenger journeys each week. Local connectivity is strong, with typical walking distances of 140 meters to the closest transit point. Given the residential nature of the suburb, outbound commuting predominates, with private vehicles serving 89% of trips and rail capturing 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per dwelling, higher than the regional benchmark. Additionally, 38.6% of residents indicated they worked from home in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Public transport services across the local network provide an average frequency of 273 trips each day, which corresponds to around 14 departures per stop each week. The accompanying geographic display illustrates the 100 closest stops relative to the centre of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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69.4% of residents in Engadine report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Analysis of mortality rates and medical diagnoses by AreaSearch shows positive health metrics among Engadine residents that align with Australian benchmarks. Common health conditions occur at typical rates across older and younger demographics, while private health insurance coverage is notably robust at approximately 56% of the population (~10,357 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 8.0 and 7.9% of residents respectively, whereas 69.4% of the population reported no long-term health conditions compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Health outcomes for residents under the age of 65 track ahead of broader averages.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 17.6% of the local population (3,241 people), higher than the 15.5% share across Greater Sydney, with overall health metrics aligning with national norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Engadine is largely Australian-born, at 86.6% of residents, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (31.2%) and English (30.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures indicate a relatively homogeneous profile in Engadine, where 86.6% of residents were born in Australia, 94.4% hold Australian citizenship, and 93.5% communicate exclusively in English at home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation, encompassing 60.4% of the community compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Parental heritage data shows that Australian ancestry leads in Engadine at 31.2% (well above the regional average of 17.8%), followed by English at 30.4% (surpassing the 19.0% regional rate) and Irish at 9.4%. Other ancestral backgrounds show distinctive proportions, including Russian at 0.5% (against 0.4% regionally), Macedonian at 0.3% (against 0.4%), and Maltese at 0.7% (compared to 1.0% across the region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Engadine is 39. 23.4% 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 age distribution in Engadine is characterized by a strong presence of younger residents alongside mature middle-aged parents. Updates to August 2026 show children and young adults (0 - 24) accounting for 35.0% of the population, compared to 30.4% across Greater Sydney, while individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 22.8% against a regional share of 31.4%. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, remaining identical to the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded during that Census.
The most noticeable demographic shift post-Census is a reduction in young-to-middle-aged adults from 24.2% to an estimated 22.8%. Projections to 2041 anticipate that retirees and seniors (65+) will account for the bulk of population growth, increasing by 548 residents (17%) to 3,790, while younger cohorts (0 - 24) and adults aged 25 - 44 are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Engadine
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Feb 2026 8 months ago all 7 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 Feb 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 — 151 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (17,736 at the 2021 Census → 18,419 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 (SAL11425). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.