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Esk (Qld) has an estimated 1,699 residents, up from 1,641 at the 2021 Census — a change of 58 people, or 3.5%. Density is about 29 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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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent address points validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Esk (Qld) has an estimated occupancy of approximately 1,699 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 58 people (3.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,641 people. This variation is derived from the resident count of 1,671, calculated by AreaSearch through analyzing the most recent ERP statistics from the ABS (June 2025) plus an extra 24 validated new addresses since the Census date.
Such a population size corresponds to a density of 28 persons per square kilometer, which allows plenty of space for each resident. Demographic expansion within the locality was mainly propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 82.0% of the overall population increases during recent timeframes. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this information, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government's SA2 data, published in 2023 using 2021 as a base, are applied. These state-level figures do not break down numbers by age groups; consequently, where they are used, AreaSearch distributes growth across age brackets using proportional weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023 using 2022 data). Assessing demographic forecasts going forward, the suburb of Esk (Qld) is set to experience population growth above the median of statistical areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with the locality anticipated to add 204 persons by 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing an overall rise of 10.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
41 new dwellings have been approved in Esk (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 4.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, 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 residential building approvals, apportioned from broader regional statistics, indicates that Esk averages approximately 8 dwellings approved for construction annually, accumulating to an estimated 41 homes over the course of the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 7 approvals have been logged. Because there has been an average of only 0.1 new residents per year per dwelling built during the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the incoming housing stock is matching or outstripping demand, providing buyers with diverse options and establishing room for demographic growth beyond current projections, while new properties are built with a mean value of $399,000—moderately higher than regional benchmarks—suggesting a focus on quality builds.
Additionally, commercial approvals reached $1.8 million during this financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality. Relative to Greater Brisbane, building activity per person in Esk is running at roughly 56% of the level, placing it in the 30th percentile of analyzed localities across the nation, which translates to fewer options for prospective purchasers and reinforces demand for established housing. Furthermore, recent construction has consisted solely of standalone houses, preserving the traditional low-density profile of the neighborhood and highlighting spacious residences suitable for families. The estimated ratio of 557 people in the area for every single dwelling approval underscores the quiet nature of this low-volume construction market. Long-term forecasts indicate Esk will gain 176 residents by 2041 (starting from the most recent quarterly estimate produced by AreaSearch). Judging by established construction trends, the volume of new residential completions is expected to easily satisfy buyer demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially supporting population gains that outpace current growth projections.
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 5 current infrastructure and development projects close to Esk (Qld), worth an estimated $62 billion. 3 are already under construction and 2 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans environmental & disaster management, energy and residential development. 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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Locality performance is heavily shaped by developments in local infrastructure, key construction developments, and regional planning choices. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to affect this locality. Principal developments planned for the broader region include the Proposed Inland Rail Tunnel (Gowrie to Brisbane Port), Queensland Supergrid South, Inland Rail - Queensland Sections, and Inland Rail - Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K), with the subsequent list outlining the specific items most likely to be relevant.
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Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement
A $270 million project to upgrade the Cressbrook Dam, including spillway improvements and structural enhancements, to ensure long-term water security and flood management for the Toowoomba region. Construction started in 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2026.
Plainland Crossing - Endeavour Way Industrial Development
Industrial and bulky goods precinct within the Plainland Crossing town centre. The final release of commercial lots is actively being developed and marketed for showrooms, bulky goods, and warehousing. Fully serviced commercial lots with direct access to Warrego Highway via Gehrke Road. National retailers including Bunnings and Aldi are already established nearby.
Plainland Crossing
A master-planned residential and commercial community in Plainland, midway between Ipswich and Toowoomba on the Warrego Highway. The development delivers approximately 400 residential lots across multiple stages alongside an 11-hectare retail and commercial precinct now fully sold and occupied by national retailers including Bunnings, Aldi, and Woolworths. Commenced in 2015, the estate offers a range of lot sizes with underground power, NBN, and sewer connections, and includes multiple landscaped parks.
The Range View Estate
Acreage development offering vast plots of land for rural lifestyle. Focus on sustainable living, green spaces, and thoughtful infrastructure.
Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan - Borumba Pumped Hydro Project
The Borumba Pumped Hydro Project is a flagship 2,000 MW energy storage initiative under the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, designed to provide long-duration storage and grid stability. Being developed by Queensland Hydro, the project involves expanding Lake Borumba and constructing an upper reservoir linked via underground waterways and a power station. Currently in the exploratory works and environmental assessment phase as of 2026, it is backed by major transmission upgrades including the Borumba to Halys and Woolooga 500kV lines.
628 residents of Esk (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 662. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 43.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,410, 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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Esk features a balanced labor force split between professional and manual roles, with a strong presence in vital service industries, an unemployment rate of 5.0%, and an annual employment expansion estimated at 11.5% based on AreaSearch compilations of regional figures. As of March 2026, there are 628 employed residents, while the local jobless rate sits 0.7% above the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and labor force participation is much lower (43.9% versus 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census records show that a modest 9.4% of employed locals performed their duties from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety. The workforce shows a highly pronounced concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with its share of local employment reaching 6.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.1% of the local workforce, compared to 8.9% throughout Greater Brisbane. Comparing the count of the working population at the Census to the resident population indicates that the immediate locality offers limited job openings. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional levels, the 12-month timeframe saw local jobs rise by 11.5% and the labor force grow by 9.8%, which lowered the unemployment rate by 1.6 percentage points. During the same interval, Greater Brisbane recorded job growth of 3.2% alongside labor force growth of 3.4%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future workforce demand in Esk. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Globally, national employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-level trends onto the employment profile of Esk suggests local employment could expand by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (note that this calculation is a straightforward weighted extrapolation for comparative illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Esk (Qld) is $910 a week (about $47,000 a year), with median personal income at $479 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $37,883 a year against an average of $47,965. 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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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Esk sit below the national average. The median income of local taxpayers is $37,883 and the average stands at $47,965, compared to Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index inflation of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $42,187 (median) and $53,414 (average) as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family, and individual incomes in Esk all rank between the 1st and 2nd percentiles across the country.
Looking at the spread of earnings, the largest group comprises 34.5% of residents (586 people) who fall into the $400 - 799 bracket, whereas the wider region has 33.3% of its population in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. The concentration of lower-income earners (43.4% earning under $800/week) points to tight household finances across a large portion of the area. After housing costs are met, 86.0% of income is preserved, though this residual share ranks in just the 4th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Esk (Qld) had 741 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,181 a month. Rent absorbs 28.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.9%. 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 mix of housing types in Esk, recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 93.1% standalone houses and 7.0% other dwelling types (such as townhouses, units, or alternative housing), contrasting with the Brisbane metropolitan split of 73.5% standalone houses and 26.5% other dwelling types. At the same time, the rate of outright home ownership in Esk was significantly higher than the Brisbane metropolitan rate, standing at 52.4%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (28.0%) or occupied by tenants (19.6%). The median monthly housing loan payment in the area was far lower than the Brisbane metropolitan average at $1,181, while the median weekly rental cost was recorded at $260, compared to Brisbane metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
Nationally, Esk's home loan repayments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are also well below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Esk (Qld) counted 741 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 38% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 63.0%, consisting of 15.4% couples raising children, 37.9% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent households. The remaining 37.0% consists of non-family households, with single-person households representing 33.1% and group housing making up 4.5% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.1 people is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.9% of adults in Esk (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 8.4% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 31.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 129 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 970 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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The locality presents low levels of formal academic qualifications, with university graduation rates (11.9%) falling far below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This situation represents both a hurdle and an opening for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 8.4%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.2% and postgraduate degrees at 1.3%. Practical and trade qualifications are highly represented, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (31.8%). A total of 18.5% of the local population is enrolled in school or higher education.
This enrollment consists of 7.2% attending high schools, 6.7% in primary schools, and 1.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Esk (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the public transport network shows 4 active transit stops within Esk, consisting of a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 1 distinct routes, which provide a combined total of 6 weekly passenger trips. Transport connectivity is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 1543 meters from their nearest transit stop. Because the locality is primarily residential, the majority of working residents travel outside the area for employment, and cars remain the primary mode of travel at 89%, while 8% of residents walk to work.
The average number of motor vehicles per household is 1.3. A relatively low 9.4% of residents work from home (recorded during the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions). Service frequency averages no trips per day across the network routes, which translates to approximately 1 weekly trips per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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48.5% of residents in Esk (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 11.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.2% 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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Public health statistics show notable vulnerabilities in Esk, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the occurrence of long-term medical conditions, with various illnesses affecting both younger and older residents, while the proportion of people with private health insurance is exceptionally low at around 46% of the population (~785 people). This rate compares to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The most common medical diagnoses among residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, which affect 14.6% and 11.0% of the population, respectively, while 48.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort experiences significant health challenges, marked by higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 41.2% of the local population (699 people), compared to 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health profiles among older residents present some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring those of the wider community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Esk (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 81.6% of residents, with 2.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (30.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Esk exhibits a lower level of cultural diversity than average, with 81.6% of residents born in Australia, 91.1% holding citizenship, and 97.5% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, which is practiced by 55.4% of the population, compared to 47.8% throughout Greater Brisbane. Regarding ancestry (the birthplace of parents), the three most common backgrounds in Esk are English, representing 33.3% of the community (substantially higher than the regional average of 26.8%), Australian, representing 30.1% of the community (substantially higher than the regional average of 23.2%), and Scottish, representing 8.9% of the community.
In addition, there are distinct differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: German ancestry is highly represented at 7.1% of Esk (compared to 4.2% regionally), while New Zealand ancestry stands at 0.7% (compared to 1.0% regionally) and Maori ancestry is at 0.5% (compared to 1.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Esk (Qld) is 58, older than 98% of areas nationally. 12.7% 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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With a median age of 58 years, Esk's population is much older than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 as well as the nationwide median of 38. Relative to Greater Brisbane, the 65 - 74 age bracket is highly over-represented (23.3% of the local population), while the 25 - 34 cohort is under-represented (5.2%). This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 sits far above the national benchmark of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census figures indicate that the 75 to 84 age group has expanded from 11.9% to 15.0% of the population.
Conversely, the 45 to 54 bracket has contracted from 12.1% to 10.3%. By 2041, Esk is projected to undergo significant shifts in its age structure. Leading these changes, the cohort aged 85 and over will expand by 208% (an increase of 102 people), growing from 49 to 152. The trend toward an older population is pronounced, with seniors aged 65 and over accounting for 96% of the forecast population expansion. In contrast, the counts of children aged 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Esk (Qld)
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, Local governments Daily | May 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 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 — 24 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,641 at the 2021 Census → 1,699 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 (SAL30984). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.