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Evanston Park has an estimated 4,335 residents, up from 4,228 at the 2021 Census — a change of 107 people, or 2.5%. That puts 917 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader regional ABS demographic revisions alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Evanston Park has an estimated population of approximately 4,335 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 107 people (2.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 4,228 people. Such movement is calculated from an estimated resident count of 4,281 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, combined with 25 validated new addresses identified following the Census. The resulting population density stands at 916 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations.
Net interstate migration served as the primary catalyst for local demographic expansion, generating roughly 87.0% of recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Evanston Park utilise ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 modelling published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For periods beyond 2032 or locations unaddressed in that series, 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort projections based on 2021 numbers are integrated via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Long-term projections place the suburb of Evanston Park within the highest national quartile for population expansion, anticipating a gain of 1,488 persons to 2041 via aggregated SA2 forecasts, representing a cumulative increase of 33.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
107 new dwellings have been approved in Evanston Park over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, well below 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 by AreaSearch of ABS residential building approvals indicates that Evanston Park has generated an average of approximately 21 new dwelling permits annually, amounting to around 107 homes across the previous 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 10 approvals have been recorded. While local population figures contracted over the prior timeframe, new residential construction has likely kept pace with buyer requirements to maintain sound market options, with new builds averaging an estimated value of $327,000 to mirror regional standards. Concurrently, $5.7 million in non-residential commercial approvals has been registered during the current financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly residential character.
All recent residential construction has consisted exclusively of detached houses, preserving the neighbourhood's established low-density footprint and supplying spacious options tailored for families. A metric of 614 people per approved residential dwelling underscores the subdued pace of building activity across the area. Demographic projections suggest Evanston Park will add 1,434 residents up to 2041 relative to AreaSearch's most recent quarterly assessment. Should the prevailing pace of construction persist, residential additions may fall short of demographic growth, creating tighter market conditions and upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Evanston Park
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects close to Evanston Park, worth an estimated $7.15 billion. 14 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Capital investments and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local community performance. AreaSearch has identified no major projects directly affecting the immediate locality. Surrounding regional developments of note include the Playford North Extension, Concordia Residential Development, Angle Vale to Munno Para West Water and Wastewater Network Upgrade, and Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme.
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Angle Vale Residential Growth Area
A major residential growth area spanning approximately 700 hectares in Adelaide's northern corridor, centred on the Angle Vale township 31 kilometres from the CBD. The growth area encompasses multiple active masterplanned estates including Miravale (by Lanser/Hickinbotham), The Entrance (by Fairland), ParkVale, Woodbridge, and Burgundy Estate, delivering low to medium density housing with parks, trails, activity centres and supporting community infrastructure. The area is underpinned by the Playford Urban Growth Areas Development Plan and the 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide, with growth supported by new road, water and school infrastructure including the Riverbanks College B-12 super school.
Angle Vale Township Expansion
Expansion of the Angle Vale township adding approximately 700 hectares of new development near the Gawler River (north), Northern Expressway (east) and Curtis Road (south). The Playford Growth Area Structure Plan underpins the rezoning to accommodate future population and employment growth across the cities of Playford and Salisbury. As at March 2025, the SA Government has launched an Infrastructure Scheme investigation to resolve a funding impasse between private landowners, the City of Playford and the State Government over delivery of civil infrastructure (roads, kerbs, footpaths, street lighting and stormwater).Separately, SA Water is actively installing approximately 5 km of trunk water and sewer mains and two pump stations under a $59 million program, with sewer upgrades targeted for completion mid-2025 and water upgrades by mid-2026. The expansion will accommodate thousands of new residential allotments and includes mixed-use commercial and community facilities.
Everleigh Affordable Housing Development
51 affordable homes featuring mix of two and three-bedroom single-storey homes designed around a central reserve. Partnership between SA Housing Trust and Fairland Group.
The Entrance Estate Angle Vale
Boutique residential estate in Angle Vale featuring premium land releases with river views and heritage tree preservation. High-quality urban design with wide lots, landscaped streetscapes, and proximity to established amenities. Targeting families seeking premium lifestyle in northern Adelaide.
Riverbanks Estate - Angle Vale
Riverbanks is a masterplanned community of approximately 300 house and land lots in the heritage township of Angle Vale, 31 km north of Adelaide CBD. The estate is developed across multiple stages (with Stage 6 now releasing) adjacent to the Gawler River, Riverbanks College B-12, and the Angle Vale town centre. Residents enjoy easy Northern Expressway access, proximity to Munno Para shopping, and a range of parks and sports facilities within the broader Playford City growth corridor.
Mark Oliphant College Community Facility
Integrated community facility at Mark Oliphant College delivering a purpose-built kiss 'n' drop (400 m kerbside zone) with 200 new parking bays and access upgrades, and a regional-level soccer sportsground featuring a FIFA-quality synthetic pitch, natural pitch, six changerooms, function room and semi-commercial kitchen. The kiss 'n' drop facility was completed in late 2025, with sportsground construction commencing in early 2026. Elizabeth Grove Soccer Club is the selected anchor tenant. Jointly funded and delivered by City of Playford and the SA Department for Education.
Kalina Estate
Kalina Estate is a master planned community at the corner of Stebonheath Road and Curtis Road in Munno Para West, being delivered by Fairmont Homes Group. The project will deliver around 1,200 house and land lots along with local parks, wetlands and a small future retail precinct as part of the broader residential growth in Adelaide's northern suburbs.
Bentley Road Affordable Housing Development
Development of 62 affordable 2-3 bedroom homes for low-income earners and first home buyers on a 3.25-hectare site. Civil works completed as of May 2025 with home construction underway. The project includes a large natural reserve along Craigmore Road preserving established trees for community use. Homes are priced from $555,000 to $659,500 with fixed-price options and shared equity through HomeStart Finance. Over 50% of homes sold as of October 2025. The site features quality finishes, 7-star energy rating, and solar panels.Homes being sold across six stages through the government's HomeSeeker SA program.
1,977 residents of Evanston Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,064. Unemployment sits at 4.2%, with participation at 58.9%. 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 3,487, about 80% 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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Evanston Park maintains a balanced labour market covering both professional and manual vocations, supported by significant representation across essential services and an overall unemployment level of 4.2%, based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents number 1,977, while the local jobless rate sits 0.4% higher than the 3.8% recorded for Greater Adelaide, accompanied by a lower participation rate of 58.9% versus 66.4% across the broader metropolitan area. Census records indicate that only 6.7% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time provide relevant context.
Resident employment is primarily clustered within health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The community exhibits a distinct concentration in manufacturing, where employment intensity reaches 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, professional & technical roles capture a smaller share at 3.8%, compared to the metropolitan benchmark of 7.3%. Comparisons between resident counts and local Census working numbers point to a modest volume of jobs situated directly within the suburb. Aggregated ABS and SALM figures evaluated by AreaSearch show that over the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 1.7% and total employment fell by 2.0%, lifting unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% lift in employment, a 4.0% increase in the labour pool, and a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future employment trajectory in Evanston Park. Applying these national sector forecasts—which project overall Australian employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years—to the local industry breakdown indicates prospective employment expansion of 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (modelled as a weighted baseline projection without incorporating specific local demographic changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Evanston Park is $1,494 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $713 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $53,814 a year against an average of $60,965. 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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ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that personal earnings in Evanston Park trail nationwide standards, showing a median of $53,814 and an average of $60,965. By comparison, Greater Adelaide registered a median of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023 results in modelled figures of roughly $59,287 (median) and $67,165 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census positions household, family, and individual incomes between the 30th and 35th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket represents the largest single group, accounting for 33.2% of locals (1,439 people) and aligning closely with the 31.8% regional share.
After meeting housing obligations, households retain 85.1% of their earnings for other living expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Evanston Park had 1,550 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,400 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Evanston Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Evanston Park was in line with that of Adelaide metro, at 31.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (46.6%) or rented (21.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Adelaide metro average at $1,400, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $330, compared to Adelaide metro's $1,562 and $320.
Nationally, Evanston Park's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Evanston Park counted 1,550 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 23% 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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Families constitute 75.5% of local households, encompassing couples with children at 30.4%, couples without children at 27.9%, and one-parent families at 15.9%. The remaining 24.5% comprises non-family arrangements, with single-occupant households representing 23.3% and group living situations accounting for 1.6%. The typical household size stands at 2.6 people, slightly exceeding the Greater Adelaide median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.5% of adults in Evanston Park hold a university qualification, including 11.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Attainment of tertiary qualifications represents an area of divergence, with 15.5% of residents holding a university degree compared to the Australian benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a target for educational enhancement programs. Within higher education, Bachelor degrees account for 11.0%, graduate diplomas represent 2.3%, and postgraduate qualifications comprise 2.2%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 40.1% of the population aged 15+ holding technical credentials, broken down into advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 28.9%. Engagement in formal study is substantial across the community, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in education.
This proportion includes 10.4% attending primary school, 8.7% enrolled in secondary education, and 4.2% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Evanston Park means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 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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Public transport connectivity in Evanston Park includes 13 operational bus stops across the suburb. These facilities are linked by 6 discrete routes providing a total of 45 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances averaging 198 meters to the closest transit point. Given the area's residential profile, commuting outward is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary transport mode for 94% of travellers. Vehicle ownership is recorded at 1.6 per dwelling, tracking above regional norms, while 6.7% of the workforce worked from home at the 2021 Census during a period influenced by pandemic conditions.
Public transport schedules deliver an average frequency of 6 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.6% of residents in Evanston Park report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates by AreaSearch indicates noticeable health challenges in Evanston Park, with elevated condition prevalence evident across both younger and senior demographics, while private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 51% of the community (~2,216 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most frequently reported diagnoses, recorded among 10.2 and 10.0% of the population respectively, while 60.6% of residents indicated no long-term medical issues, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents experience notable rates of chronic health conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 22.1% of the population (958 people), tracking above the 19.1% share recorded across Greater Adelaide, with overall health outcomes in this cohort reflecting broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Evanston Park is largely Australian-born, at 82.8% of residents, with 4.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.1%) and Australian (28.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics position Evanston Park below broader averages, with Australian-born residents accounting for 82.8% of the community, 93.1% holding Australian citizenship, and 95.1% speaking only English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 45.0% of local residents. The Other religious grouping accounts for 1.2% of the local population, compared to 1.8% regionally. Evaluating ancestral backgrounds reveals English heritage as the largest category at 36.1% of residents, notably above the regional standard of 27.8%, followed by Australian ancestry at 28.4% compared to 22.8% regionally, and German at 7.3%.
Other distinct ancestral representations include Hungarian background at 0.3% of Evanston Park (matching the 0.3% regional level), Polish at 0.8% (versus 1.0%), and Maltese at 0.6% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Evanston Park is 41. 24.2% 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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Age distributions in Evanston Park align closely with Greater Adelaide benchmarks, where the largest difference across all four primary age cohorts is 5.0 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 41, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 2 years above the Greater Adelaide median of 39 from that same Census. The 25 - 44 age bracket has expanded from 21.3% at the Census to an estimated 23.9% of the population. Looking forward to 2041, the largest demographic growth is projected among residents aged 65+, who are expected to increase by 542 residents (57%) to reach 1,500.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Evanston Park
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 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 — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,228 at the 2021 Census → 4,335 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 (SAL40423). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.