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Falcon has an estimated 6,435 residents, up from 5,531 at the 2021 Census — a change of 904 people, or 16.3%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years, faster than 86% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 1,015 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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In the suburb of Falcon, the total population is estimated at approximately 6,435 as of Aug 2026, synthesized through AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates alongside newly validated addresses recorded since the Census. When measured against the 2021 Census tally of 5,531 people, this represents an addition of 904 people (16.3%). The updated figure draws from an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 6,423 determined from the ABS June 2025 data release, combined with 26 validated new addresses documented post-Census. At 1,015 persons per square kilometer, the local population density closely mirrors typical benchmarks across AreaSearch study locations.
The 16.3% expansion recorded in the suburb of Falcon since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.5%) as well as state figures, establishing the community as a regional frontrunner in demographic gains. While overseas migration and natural growth contributed positively, interstate migration served as the foremost growth driver, accounting for roughly 55.00000000000001% of aggregate population additions over recent timeframes. Projections for the suburb of Falcon apply ABS/Geoscience Australia models for SA2 boundaries released in 2024 (anchored on a 2022 base year), supplemented by age-cohort growth rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (issued in 2023 from 2022 data) for remaining locations and post-2032 modeling. Looking toward future horizons, the suburb of Falcon is slated to achieve an above median population growth relative to nationwide areas, with aggregated SA2-level figures projecting an influx of 1,211 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 18.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
209 new dwellings have been approved in Falcon over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That places the area in the 82nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 98% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 41, 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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Residential building approval records compiled by AreaSearch from ABS statistical area metrics show that Falcon has averaged roughly 41 dwelling permits per annum. Over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), 209 homes secured approval, matching the 41 recorded to date in FY-25. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the community recorded an average of 3.6 people relocating locally for every dwelling built, causing demand to significantly outstrip supply, elevating buyer competition, and applying upward pressure to property values. Newly approved dwellings reflect an emphasis on superior construction quality, carrying an expected construction cost averaging $517,000, which sits moderately above regional averages.
Furthermore, non-residential activity included $6.0 million in commercial approvals logged during the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the area. Per capita residential construction activity in Falcon runs at approximately 65% of Greater Perth levels, positioning the locality in the 74th percentile among national assessment areas. Recent home building has overwhelmingly favoured standalone houses, which account for 98.0% of activity, alongside 2.0% in townhouses or apartments, reinforcing a family-oriented suburban landscape designed for space seekers. With approximately 150 people per dwelling approval, the market exhibits steady expansion. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, future population expansion will see Falcon add 1,199 residents through to 2041. Although current building pipelines are progressing at a reasonable rate to accommodate these incoming residents, prospective purchasers may experience heightened competition as demographic growth continues.
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 44 current infrastructure and development projects close to Falcon, worth an estimated $4.69 billion. 15 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. 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 schemes, civic initiatives, and major developments exert a significant bearing on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 prominent projects with the potential to influence the locality. Notable undertakings include the Falcon Coastal Shared Path, Yalgorup National Park Eco-Tourism Development, Dawesville Community Centre, and the Southern Beaches Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP), with the principal initiatives outlined below.
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Southern Beaches Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP)
A long-term 100-year strategic plan by the City of Mandurah to address coastal hazards including erosion, sea level rise, storm surges, and flooding along the southern coastline from Roberts Point to Clifton. The plan identifies key assets at risk, assesses vulnerability, and develops sustainable adaptation strategies across immediate, short (25-year), medium (50-year), and long-term (100-year) horizons. All three stages of community engagement are now complete, with Stage 3 consultation on the final draft CHRMAP closing in January 2026.The plan is being finalised ahead of Council adoption and will guide future land use, development decisions, and coastal infrastructure investment for Mandurah's southern beaches.
Waardong Court Multiple Dwellings
High-density residential development comprising 76 multiple dwellings, providing affordable housing options including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for NDIS participants, key workers, and young people.
Halls Head Shopping Village
A vibrant neighbourhood shopping centre featuring Gilbert & Sons Fresh Market, specialty stores including a bakery, cafe, and butcher, along with office space and 227 car bays.
Halls Head Trail Development Project
Trail development project including concept plan for urban shared use trail south of Halls Head, comprehensive signage guide, concept master plan for multi-day shared use trail around the estuary, and completion of all-abilities paddle launch site at Riverside Gardens.
Nerimba Estate Halls Head
Residential estate development in Halls Head providing family-oriented housing options in a coastal setting. Features quality designed homes with easy access to local amenities, schools, and beach areas. Lot sizes range from 268sqm to 607sqm.
Halls Head Commercial Centre
A large format retail development featuring 9,200sqm of gross floor area across three buildings and over 200 car bays. Developed by Cape Bouvard and constructed by Perkins Builders, the centre accommodates major national and local retailers adjacent to Bunnings Warehouse.
Melros Beach Estate
Melros Beach Estate is a masterplanned coastal residential estate in Dawesville comprising approximately 234 residential lots. The development is being delivered in staged releases with Stage 7 marketed as the final land release. The estate is located within walking distance of Melros Beach, parks, schools and the nearby Coles neighbourhood shopping centre. Native bushland has been retained throughout the estate to preserve an important Carnaby Black Cockatoo habitat corridor.
Timbers Edge Estate
Masterplanned residential estate in Dawesville, Western Australia, with around 400 canal front and inland house and land lots developed by Satterley Property Group. The project is now fully built out with an established resort style community offering shared facilities and convenient access to the Dawesville Channel and Harvey Estuary.
2,866 residents of Falcon are employed, from a labour force of 2,966. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 53.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 5,700, about 89% 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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Falcon possesses a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of only 3.4%, and 8.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,866 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.8% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation lags significantly (53.1% compared to Greater Perth's 69.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 8.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary industry sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, mining, and construction. Notably, mining features a high concentration, employing workers at 1.7 times the broader regional rate. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 3.4% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Perth figure of 8.2%. The disparity between Census resident workers and locally based employment highlights a predominantly residential setting with comparatively few jobs situated within the suburb itself. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS and SALM statistical data, the past 12-month period recorded an 8.0% rise in employed residents alongside a 9.0% increase in the total labour force, resulting in an unemployment rate uptick of 0.9 percentage points. Across Greater Perth, employment grew by 2.0% and the labour pool rose by 2.5%, causing unemployment to climb by 0.4 percentage points. Forward-looking labour trends can be evaluated using the Mar-26 national employment forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia. Nationally, total employment is anticipated to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. When applied to Falcon's specific occupational profile, these baseline trajectories suggest local employment could rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (note that this weighting model serves illustrative purposes and excludes local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Falcon is $1,207 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $635 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,662 a year against an average of $74,262. The average runs 41% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of Falcon recorded a median income of $52,662 and an average income of $74,262. While exceeding nationwide averages, these earnings trail the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023 places modeled March 2026 earnings at approximately $58,418 (median) and $82,379 (average). In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings within Falcon ranked between the 13th and 16th percentiles across Australia. The dominant earning band is the $1,500 - 2,999 category, capturing 25.3% of residents (1,628 people), compared to 32.0% across the broader region.
Severe housing affordability constraints are evident, with households retaining only 83.7% of their income, ranking in the 14th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Falcon had 2,288 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 24.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, the residential landscape of Falcon was dominated by separate houses at 94.7%, with semi-detached dwellings, units, and other formats accounting for 5.3%, compared to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Perth. Outright home ownership reached 43.0%, well above the metro average, with 33.7% of properties carrying a mortgage and 23.3% occupied by tenants. Typical monthly home loan payments were $1,625, substantially lower than the Perth metro median of $1,907 and the Australian average of $1,863. Similarly, median weekly rents of $300 sat well below the Perth metro level of $350 and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Falcon counted 2,288 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,662 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement, accounting for 68.4% of all local households. This group includes couples without children (35.5%), couples with children (21.4%), and single parent families (10.5%). Non-family living situations comprise the remaining 31.6%, consisting of lone person households (29.5%) and group residences (2.3%). The median household size stands at 2.2 people, which is more compact than the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.3% of adults in Falcon hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 32.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment profiles reveal that 15.3% of residents hold university qualifications, lagging behind the nationwide proportion of 30.4% and presenting a key opportunity for educational advancement. Among tertiary credential holders, bachelor degrees represent 11.2%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.4% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.7%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, with 44.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (32.5%) and advanced diplomas (11.5%). Formal education engages 23.4% of the local population. This cohort comprises 8.3% enrolled in primary education, 6.8% attending secondary school, and 3.0% participating in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Falcon reaches 48 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 490 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 infrastructure in Falcon features 48 active transport stops accommodating a range of bus services. These facilities are connected via 6 individual routes that deliver a combined 494 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport connectivity is favourable, with residents situated an average of 203 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given the suburb's residential focus, outward commuting is standard; motor vehicles represent 85% of journeys, followed by 6% by train, while vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. Work-from-home participation stood at 8.7% during the 2021 Census, reflecting potential COVID-19 pandemic effects.
Transit service schedules across all lines deliver an average of 70 trips per day, providing roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.9% of residents in Falcon report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Falcon residents display positive health metrics, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and health conditions aligning closely with national standards and exhibiting typical incidence rates across age groups. Private health insurance coverage is extensive, held by approximately 57% of the total population (~3,647 people), closely tracking the 59.0% recorded across Greater Perth. Arthritis and mental health issues form the most prevalent reported medical conditions, affecting 11.4 and 8.9% of residents, respectively, while 62.9% stated they were completely free of chronic ailments (compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth). Working-age cohorts display a higher-than-average incidence of long-term conditions.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 31.8% of the local population (2,046 people), substantially exceeding the Greater Perth proportion of 15.9%. Health indicators for local seniors remain above average and match broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Falcon is largely Australian-born, at 76.5% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.8%) and Australian (27.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures place Falcon below national averages, with 76.5% of residents born in Australia, 88.7% holding citizenship, and 96.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, accounting for 46.1% of the community, relative to 45.0% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplaces, English heritage leads at 36.8% of the population, notably above the regional benchmark of 28.0%. Australian ancestry follows at 27.9% (versus 21.2% regionally), while Scottish heritage represents 8.0%. Distinct variations also appear across other origins, with Welsh ancestry overrepresented at 1.1% (compared to 0.7% regionally), Maori ancestry at 1.1% (versus 0.9%), and New Zealand ancestry at 1.0% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Falcon is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 19.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a demographic structure clearly shaped by lifestyle and retirement living, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 31.8% of residents in August 2026, double the 15.9% seen across Greater Perth. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise just 18.5%, compared to 30.9% across the broader capital region. The median age is estimated at 50, identical to the 2021 Census and 13 years above the Greater Perth median of 37 (the national median was 38 at that Census). The most pronounced post-Census shift occurred among retiree and elderly cohorts, expanding from 28.3% to an estimated 31.8% of the community.
Looking to 2041, senior age brackets are projected to experience the highest growth, adding 1,109 residents (54%) to reach 3,155, while child, young adult, and young to middle aged cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Falcon
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 4 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,531 at the 2021 Census → 6,435 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 (SAL50500). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.