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The median house price in Glenfield Park is $680k, with units at $485k. House values have moved 11.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Glenfield Park has an estimated 5,517 residents, up from 5,078 at the 2021 Census — a change of 439 people, or 8.6%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 58.0% of that increase. That puts 1,803 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 census figures and subsequent residential updates tracked by AreaSearch, the suburb of Glenfield Park has an estimated population of 5,517 as of May 2026. This indicates that the community grew by 439 residents (8.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 5,078 individuals. The calculation relies on a base of 5,506 residents calculated from the June 2025 ABS ERP data, plus 60 validated new addresses added since the census. The suburb's density stands at 1,802 persons per square kilometer, a level that exceeds typical national markers. The 8.6% expansion rate outpaced both the broader SA4 region (2.2%) and the adjacent SA3 district, establishing the suburb of Glenfield Park as a regional frontrunner in growth.
This population rise was mostly fueled by natural increase, which accounted for approximately 57.99999999999999% of the net gains in recent times. Projections for the suburb of Glenfield Park utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as a starting point) or, where unavailable, NSW State Government SA2 models from 2022 (using 2021 as a starting point). Age-specific expansion trends from these datasets are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic transformations, population growth is expected to land slightly below the national median for regional sectors, with an increase of 390 residents projected by 2041, representing a total climb of 6.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
115 new dwellings have been approved in Glenfield Park over the past five years, an average of 23 a year. That is 4.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 50% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, 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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Data on building approvals shows that Glenfield Park averages roughly 23 residential approvals annually, amounting to 115 building approvals over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 24 approvals recorded during the current FY-26. The ratio of new residents to completed dwellings averaged 2.7 people per new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, supporting local property demand and contributing to an average new build cost of $393,000. Commercial development approvals reached $740,000 this financial year, underscoring the dominant residential focus of the locality. Per capita, new development activity in Glenfield Park is 12.0% lower than the Rest of NSW average, ranking in the 42nd percentile nationally.
This translates to fewer purchasing options, which helps sustain value for existing homes. The breakdown of recent construction reveals 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% semi-detached options or multi-dwelling units. This shift toward medium density offers more budget-friendly purchasing options, appealing to buyers looking to downsize, investors, and first-time buyers. This trend represents a marked departure from the historical layout where houses make up 92.0% of properties, reflecting a scarcity of vacant land and changing buyer preferences. The ratio of approximately 405 people for each approved dwelling points to a highly established property market. Projections suggest Glenfield Park will add 379 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates. Given current building trends, the supply of new housing is positioned to satisfy local demand, creating favorable buying conditions and potentially paving the way for growth to outpace baseline population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Glenfield Park
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Glenfield Park, worth an estimated $6 million. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.24 billion. 7 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. 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 economic performance is heavily shaped by regional planning changes and public works. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are expected to impact the local community, with major initiatives including the Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct, Glenfield Road Upgrades (Wagga Wagga), the Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct, and the Undurra Drive Pavement Rehabilitation.
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Glenfield Road Upgrades (Wagga Wagga)
The Glenfield Road corridor upgrade is a preliminary planning project to address congestion and support residential growth in Wagga Wagga. Key proposed works include improving intersections along the corridor, particularly at the Glenfield Road/Pearson Street intersection, and the long-term potential to duplicate the rail overpass and the road from the southern Pearson Street roundabout to Red Hill Road. The project is part of a broader strategy to reclassify the road as a Regional Road and establish it as the main north-south feeder route, redirecting traffic away from the medical precinct.
Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct
Redevelopment of the Lake Albert foreshore and water infrastructure in Wagga Wagga, delivered by Council as the Lake Albert Pipeline and Precinct Renewal Project. Works include remediation of 2.7km of eroding foreshore, replacement of the Lake Albert weir with an operable gate structure, and installation of a 6.2km pipeline and pump station to transfer up to 1800 megalitres of water annually from the Murrumbidgee River to the lake. The upgrades aim to maintain consistent water levels and quality to support boating, sailing and other water sports and community events.Foreshore remediation and Lake Albert Road culvert installation are complete, weir replacement design is underway, and pipeline construction and the river pump station are still to come.
Gissing Oval Amenities Upgrade
Upgrade of sports amenities at Gissing Oval, featuring the construction of a new female-friendly amenities building alongside the refurbishment of the existing building. Key facilities include modern accessible change rooms, referee amenities, public toilets, and meeting space to support regional grassroots sports and training.
7-Eleven Wagga Wagga Service Station
The first 7-Eleven in Wagga Wagga, featuring a 24-hour convenience store, fuel station, and amenities, replacing existing buildings at the site.
Bourkelands Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
Approved neighbourhood shopping centre designed to feature a supermarket and five specialty retail shops. The development includes 73 parking spaces and is situated on the corner of Bourkelands Drive and Bourke Street. Originally approved by the Wagga Wagga Interim Joint Planning Panel in June 2011, the project has faced delays but remains zoned for retail development.
Glenfield Road and Fernleigh Road Roundabout Reconstruction
Roundabout reconstruction and traffic island upgrade at the Glenfield Road and Fernleigh Road intersection. Part of the Active Travel Plan, the project involved full-depth asphalt reconstruction, pedestrian refuge islands, and safety improvements to enhance traffic flow and cyclist/pedestrian safety. Works completed between July-August 2021.
Tolland Renewal Project
A $500 million masterplanned estate renewal transforming the Tolland suburb. The project replaces aging social housing with approximately 500 new mixed-tenure homes, including a 40 percent allocation to social and affordable housing. Managed by Homes NSW in partnership with the Argyle Consortium, the renewal includes the upgrade of Chambers Park, enhanced pedestrian and cycle connectivity, and new community infrastructure. Subdivision works for Stage 1A commenced in April 2026, with the first residential completions expected in 2027 as part of a 10 to 12 year delivery timeline.
Undurra Drive Pavement Rehabilitation
Pavement rehabilitation works on Undurra Drive involving in-situ stabilisation and asphalt wearing course application to restore road quality, improve safety, and extend service life. Part of Wagga Wagga City Council's 2024/25 major pavement rehabilitation program contracted to Fulton Hogan Industries.
2,548 residents of Glenfield Park are employed, from a labour force of 2,666. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 60.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,427, 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 workforce consists of a balanced mix of professional and manual labor sectors with strong representation in community services. The local unemployment rate stands at 4.4%. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,548. The jobless rate is 0.3% higher than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is closely aligned with the regional rate of 60.6%. Only a small fraction of the workforce (5.9%) reported working from home during the census, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions in place at the time.
The primary employment sectors for residents are healthcare and social assistance, retail commerce, and building construction. The local concentration of healthcare and social assistance workers is notably high, standing at 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises employ just 1.6% of residents, compared to 5.3% across the wider region. Comparing local job numbers with the resident workforce suggests that this predominantly residential community offers limited local employment opportunities. Labor force metrics tracked over the 12 months leading to March 2026 show a 4.0% contraction in the total labor pool alongside a 3.4% decline in employed residents, which ultimately lowered the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. This pattern diverged from Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the overall labor force dipped by 0.4%, and the jobless rate climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Long-term occupational forecasts issued in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia point to future hiring trends. When mapped against the local employment profile, these national projections, which predict overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, suggest local employment in the suburb could grow by 6.6% over five years and 14.0% over ten years based on local industry weightings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glenfield Park is $1,508 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $808 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,560 a year against an average of $66,553. 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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Taxpayer statistics for the 2023 financial year show local incomes sitting just below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $54,560, while the average income is $66,553, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, estimated current figures would be approximately $60,191 for the median and $73,421 for the average as of March 2026. Relative to the rest of the country, local household, family, and individual incomes place in the modest 36th to 51st percentiles.
The largest income bracket is the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, containing 37.9% of local households (representing 2,090 individuals), which is slightly higher than the wider regional average of 29.9% in this bracket. Local households retain 84.5% of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the 37th percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glenfield Park had 2,012 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 3% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 28% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,406 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. 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 local housing stock at the time of the census consisted of 92.0% standalone houses and 8.0% alternative configurations (such as townhouses and apartments), compared to a regional split of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other formats. The home ownership rate stood at 28.3%, trailing Regional NSW, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (35.3%) or renters (36.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,406 was lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was identical to the regional standard at $330. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and local weekly rents remain below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenfield Park counted 2,012 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,186 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 29% 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 make up 67.7% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 26.6%, couples without children at 25.2%, and single-parent households at 14.5%. Single-person households account for 29.1% of the local area, and group living situations make up 3.3%, bringing the total non-family household share to 32.3%. The median household occupancy of 2.4 persons matches the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.4% of adults in Glenfield Park hold a university qualification, including 10.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Local education metrics present development opportunities, with university degree attainment (14.4%) sitting significantly lower than the NSW state average of 32.2%. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.8%, followed by postgraduate study at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational and practical skills are highly prevalent, with 39.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificate level training (31.3%). Active participation in study is high, with 29.9% of the population enrolled in an educational program. This student body comprises 10.0% in primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 3.9% enrolled in higher education courses.
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Public transport in Glenfield Park reaches 30 stops on 32 routes, timetabled for about 570 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Local transit options include 30 bus stops located throughout Glenfield Park, offering a network of 32 distinct routes that provide a total of 568 passenger trips each week. Access to these services is high, with the average home situated 274 meters from a stop. The suburb is primarily a residential feeder area, with 97% of commuters utilizing private vehicles. Household car ownership stands at an average of 1.3 vehicles, which is lower than the wider regional average. A small portion of the workforce (5.9%) worked from home during the 2021 Census, likely reflecting pandemic-related public health guidelines.
Transit service frequency across all local routes averages 81 trips daily, which translates to roughly 18 passenger services weekly for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.4% of residents in Glenfield Park report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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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Local health outcomes indicate notable challenges based on regional mortality and chronic disease trends across various age brackets. Meanwhile, private health insurance uptake is slightly higher than the average SA2 area, covering approximately 53% of residents, which represents around 2,937 individuals. The two most prevalent diagnosed chronic conditions among residents are asthma (11.0%) and mental health concerns (9.8%). A total of 63.4% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, comparable to the Regional NSW average of 63.3%. Chronic health conditions are particularly elevated among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 18.1% of the population (998 individuals), which is below the regional rate of 23.4%.
Senior health metrics in the area rank in line with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Glenfield Park is largely Australian-born, at 88.9% of residents, with 10.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.5%) and English (29.4%). 7.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population has a lower level of cultural diversity compared to national benchmarks, with citizens making up 90.9% of residents, 88.9% born in Australia, and 89.9% speaking only English at home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, practiced by 62.5% of residents, which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 55.9%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages are Australian at 29.5%, English at 29.4%, and Irish at 8.4%. Certain backgrounds show higher representation locally than across Regional NSW, including Australian Aboriginal heritage at 7.8% (compared to 4.6% regionally), Samoan heritage at 0.2% (compared to 0.1% regionally), and German heritage at 3.5% (compared to 3.1% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glenfield Park is 35, younger than 76% of areas nationally. 30.2% 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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The median age of 35 years makes Glenfield Park younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented locally at 15.8% compared to the regional average, while seniors aged 65 - 74 are less common at 9.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.3% to 14.4%, while those aged 45 to 54 shrank from 11.2% to 10.0%. Projections suggest the age mix will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 group growing by 44% to add 151 residents and reach a total of 499, while the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glenfield Park
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Oct 2025 10 months ago all 4 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 Oct 2025. | ||
| 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 — 60 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,078 at the 2021 Census → 5,517 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 (SAL11669). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.