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Freeling has an estimated 2,854 residents, up from 2,688 at the 2021 Census — a change of 166 people, or 6.2%. Growth has averaged 1.4% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 75.0% of that increase. Density is about 32 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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Demographic assessments combining broader regional updates from the ABS with post-Census address validations by AreaSearch place the population of the suburb of Freeling at approximately 2,854 as of Aug 2026. This indicates an expansion of 166 people (6.2%) compared to the 2,688 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth builds upon the resident baseline of 2,849 determined from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 45 validated new addresses identified following the Census. Consequently, the suburb of Freeling maintains a spacious settlement pattern characterized by a population density of 32 persons per square kilometer.
Over the preceding ten-year span, the local community exhibited strong momentum with a 2.8% compound annual growth rate that surpassed the wider SA3 territory. Inflow from interstate migrants served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 75.0% of recent population additions, while natural increases and overseas arrivals also provided positive contributions. Population modelling incorporates 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia projections pegged to a 2022 baseline for local SA2 divisions. Where localized coverage is absent or extends beyond 2032, figures apply 2023 SA State Government age-cohort projections grounded in 2021 metrics, converted via weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 geographic tiers. Looking forward, the suburb of Freeling is slated to outpace median non-metropolitan growth trajectories across the nation. Aggregated SA2 calculations anticipate an expansion of 424 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 14.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
45 new dwellings have been approved in Freeling over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, 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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Statistical building permit records compiled by AreaSearch indicate that residential planning activity has averaged approximately 9 new dwelling approvals per year, totaling an estimated 45 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 5 recorded to date in FY-25. An influx of 4.2 new residents per annum per completed dwelling throughout the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) demonstrates that housing demand outstrips newly approved supply, putting upward pressure on property values and intensifying purchaser interest. The average expected construction cost for these newly sanctioned dwellings stands at $368,000.
Meanwhile, non-residential construction remains limited, with $689,000 in commercial development approvals logged during the current financial year. Dwelling approval volume per capita tracks at roughly two-thirds of the Rest of SA benchmark and sits within the 39th percentile across Australia, restricting residential options and bolstering demand for established properties. This subdued building pace sits below nationwide norms, pointing toward an established residential landscape and potential planning restrictions. Detached standalone houses constitute the entirety of recent residential development, preserving low-density suburban character and appealing to households seeking physical space. A ratio of 378 people per building consent further illustrates the constrained development pipeline. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, future residential expansion will add 419 residents through to 2041. While ongoing residential building activity continues at a steady clip aligned with these forecasts, the rising population may lead to tighter conditions and heightened competition among homebuyers.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Freeling, worth an estimated $782 million. 1 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, public initiatives, and town planning frameworks play a fundamental role in shaping community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed a single project likely to influence the immediate surrounding area. Key regional works include the Freeling West Code Amendment, the Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy, the SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, and the SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28.
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George Street Estate, Williamstown
George Street Estate is a proposed 6.22 hectare residential subdivision on Lot 9 George Street in Williamstown, within The Barossa Council area. The land has been marketed as one of the last major land development opportunities in the town, with concept plans showing a new house and land estate subject to council approval and planning consent. The site has been sold but remains listed as in planning, with no confirmed named developer; SA Homes & Acreage has acted as the selling and marketing agent for the land.
New Water Infrastructure to Barossa (Barossa New Water)
A major water security program investigating the delivery of up to 13 GL per year of climate-independent recycled water from the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Barossa and Eden Valleys. Following a detailed business case, the State Government, Barossa Infrastructure Limited, and Barossa Australia are exploring pathways for a viable recycled water proposal, including substituting River Murray water for existing users to support viticulture and agriculture out to 2050.
Sovereign Estate
A residential land release development in Tanunda offering various sized allotments for new homes within walking distance to the town centre and surrounded by vineyards.
Barossa Rugby Precinct
A $5.166 million purpose-built rugby facility featuring gender-neutral changerooms, clubroom, dedicated rugby pitch with LED lighting providing 100 lux, commercial kitchen, bar space for 150 people, sheltered viewing deck, car parking, and internal roads. The facility supports rugby union, touch football, and primary school sporting programs. Officially opened in June 2024, the precinct accommodates three touch football pitches and has become the best rugby playing surface in South Australia. Designed by Dash Architects and built by Bishop Building.
Gembrook Estate
A significant premium land release master-planned community in Tanunda, offering spacious, title-ready allotments. It boasts panoramic views of the Barossa Ranges and is located near Faith Lutheran Private School, minutes from world-class wineries. Stages 1 and 2 are nearly sold out, with Stages 3 & 4 now available.
Barossa Lifestyle (Barossa Co-op Redevelopment)
A redevelopment project transforming the 'Barossa Home Living' building in Nuriootpa into 'Barossa Lifestyle', a modern retail store. The project aims to bring together top brands, diverse products, and enhance customer experience. Full completion is expected by June 2025.
Kroemer Crossing Roundabout Upgrade
Improvement of safety and access at Kroemer's Crossing, Tanunda, by installing a roundabout to improve safety for all road users and allow greater freight access to surrounding businesses. This $6 million project was funded by the Australian and South Australian Governments, The Barossa Council, and Pernod Ricard Winemakers Pty Ltd.
La Vida Homes - Gembrook Estate Tanunda
Fixed-price, turn-key house and land packages by La Vida Homes within the Gembrook Estate master-planned community. Located on the outskirts of Tanunda in the heart of the Barossa Valley, offering 3-4 bedroom homes with modern open-plan living, built-in wardrobes, and outdoor entertaining spaces. Quality building with fixtures suited for families and investors seeking lifestyle and community in a premium wine region.
1,375 residents of Freeling are employed, from a labour force of 1,417. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 64.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,289, 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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The local labour market demonstrates a balanced composition of blue-collar and white-collar roles alongside healthy representation in essential community services, recording an unemployment rate of 2.9% and an estimated annual job expansion of 3.1% according to aggregated statistical indicators. As of March 2026, 1,375 residents are actively employed, while local joblessness tracks 2.6% below the 5.5% figure seen across Regional SA. Labour force participation remains elevated at 64.5%, outperforming the Regional SA benchmark of 58.3%. Census returns indicated that 6.8% of workers operated from home, a metric subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at that time.
Health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction represent the primary pillars of local employment. Industrial manufacturing exhibits significant local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.4 times that of the broader region. Conversely, primary production is less prominent locally, with agriculture, forestry & fishing engaging 6.3% of the resident workforce compared to 14.5% across Regional SA. Discrepancies between resident workers and locally situated positions indicate that immediate local job availability remains relatively constrained. Over the 12 months to March 2026, ABS and SALM statistical models reveal a 3.1% rise in employed residents alongside a 2.8% expansion in the total workforce, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional SA recorded 1.2% employment growth, a 2.6% labour pool increase, and a 1.4 percentage point rise in joblessness. Industry forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional perspective on medium to long-term employment trajectories. Baseline nationwide projections anticipate overall employment gains of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying across sectors. When weighted against local occupational distributions, these outlooks point to potential employment growth of 5.6% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, representing an illustrative baseline that excludes localized demographic factors.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Freeling is $1,755 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $790 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,573 a year against an average of $64,072. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings in the suburb of Freeling sit below nationwide averages. Taxpayer median income reaches $55,573 while average earnings stand at $64,072, exceeding the respective Regional SA benchmarks of $48,920 and $58,933. Accounting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, indexed estimates reach approximately $61,225 for median earnings and $70,588 for average earnings as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local household, family, and individual incomes in the middle tiers nationally, spanning the 47th to 50th percentiles.
In terms of overall brackets, 41.5% of residents (1,184 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings range, compared to 27.5% across the surrounding region. Residential costs leave 85.9% of disposable income available for general household expenditure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Freeling had 891 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 62% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,400 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Independent standalone houses accounted for 98.2% of local residential stock at the most recent Census, with semi-detached structures, units, and alternative formats making up 1.8%, contrasting with Regional SA where standalone houses represent 88.5% and alternative dwellings constitute 11.5%. Full home ownership was recorded at 23.9%, trailing regional levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 61.9% and rental arrangements represented 14.1%. Median housing payments were recorded at $1,400 per month for mortgages and $330 per week for rents, exceeding the Regional SA medians of $1,153 and $220 respectively. In a national context, local mortgage servicing costs track substantially beneath the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Freeling counted 891 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 946 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 16% 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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Domestic living arrangements consist predominantly of family units, which make up 81.5% of residences. This category is led by couples with children at 38.2%, childless couples at 29.5%, and single-parent households at 12.7%. Non-family dwellings represent the remaining 18.5%, comprising single-person households at 16.0% and shared group homes at 1.8%. Typical occupancy averages 2.9 people per household, exceeding the Regional SA figure of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.0% of adults in Freeling hold a university qualification, including 9.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 34.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 237 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 975 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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Tertiary attainment rates present a distinct profile, with university degree completion standing at 12.0% compared to the 30.4% Australian standard, highlighting an area for educational development. Attainment at the bachelor level leads university qualifications at 9.3%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.4% and postgraduate awards at 1.3%. In contrast, technical and trade credentials are widespread, with 42.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including 8.0% with advanced diplomas and 34.2% holding certificates. Active participation in academic pursuits is widespread, with 30.3% of the population engaged in formal study. By level of schooling, this comprises 14.8% attending primary education, 7.7% in secondary school, and 2.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Freeling means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 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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Local transit infrastructure features 6 operational passenger stops served by 3 bus routes, delivering a combined schedule of 20 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is relatively convenient, with an average distance of 389 meters from residences to the nearest boarding point. Private vehicles serve as the principal travel method for outward commuting, utilized by 95% of commuters. Households maintain an average of 2.0 vehicles, surpassing regional averages. In addition, 6.8% of employed individuals worked remotely according to the 2021 Census, reflecting conditions during that period. Transit service schedules deliver an average of 2 trips per day across all available routes, resulting in roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.6% of residents in Freeling report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health records reviewed by AreaSearch indicate notable challenges across age groups regarding chronic disease incidence and mortality. Private medical insurance coverage stands slightly above regional norms, held by approximately 52% of the local community (~1,493 people), compared to 48.9% across Regional SA. Prevalent medical diagnoses within the community include asthma and mental health conditions, reported by 10.7% and 10.1% of residents respectively, while 65.6% reported having no diagnosed chronic conditions compared to 62.5% throughout Regional SA. Chronic health burdens remain evident among working-age demographics. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 15.8% of the populace (450 people), a smaller segment than the 27.1% observed across Regional SA, with senior health indicators generally aligning with broader national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Freeling is largely Australian-born, at 90.0% of residents, with 2.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.5%) and English (34.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic indicators reflect a homogenous cultural profile, with 90.0% of residents Australian-born, 94.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 97.9% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the most common faith, practiced by 39.7% of the populace. In contrast, Judaism recorded no adherents locally, matching the absence of representation observed across Regional SA. Ancestral backgrounds are led by Australian heritage at 34.5%, followed closely by English origins at 34.0% and German lineage at 9.5%. Proportional variances appear among other heritages, including Welsh ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Maltese lineage at 0.4% (against 0.2%), and Dutch heritage at 1.3% (matching 1.3% across the wider region).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Freeling is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 28.1% 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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Demographic composition in the suburb of Freeling centers around young families. August 2026 updates show that children and youth aged 0 - 24 represent 36.3% of the population, compared to 26.4% across Regional SA, whereas seniors aged 65+ account for 15.8% relative to the 27.1% regional figure. The median age remains stable at an estimated 33, matching the 2021 Census figure, sitting 14 years younger than the Regional SA median of 47 and lower than the national median of 38 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the most pronounced cohort shift occurred among individuals aged 45 - 64, decreasing from 23.0% to an estimated 20.2%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the largest absolute population increase will occur in the 25 - 44 cohort, rising by 167 residents (21%) to reach 966, while the 65+ cohort will experience the highest percentage growth, expanding by 33% to 600 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Freeling
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 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 — 45 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,688 at the 2021 Census → 2,854 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 (SAL40464). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.