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Glenvale has an estimated 8,976 residents, up from 8,120 at the 2021 Census — a change of 856 people, or 10.5%. Growth has averaged 2.3% a year over five years. 228 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 78.0% of that increase. That puts 616 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 updates from the ABS alongside address validations conducted since the Census, the suburb of Glenvale is estimated to have a population of approximately 8,976 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 856 residents (10.5%) compared to the 8,120 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such growth is drawn from an estimated resident tally of 8,873 established via the ABS ERP release from June 2025 and 228 post-Census validated new addresses. The resulting density stands at 615 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial land area per person and ample capacity for future development.
Outperforming both the broader SA4 territory and the SA3 area (9.3%), the suburb of Glenvale's 10.5% expansion since the 2021 census positions it as a local growth standout. Inbound interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 78.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural growth also registered positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 area released by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as their base year) are implemented by AreaSearch, whereas state government SA2 figures from Queensland released in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are used for post-2032 periods or unrepresented localities. Because state releases omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch assigns proportional weightings derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) across individual cohorts. Looking forward, the suburb of Glenvale sits in the highest quartile among national regional localities for anticipated growth, with combined SA2-level figures projecting a rise of 3,341 persons to 2041, corresponding to a 36.1% overall expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
328 new dwellings have been approved in Glenvale over the past five years, an average of 65 a year. That places the area in the 85th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 84 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 104, running ahead of 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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An evaluation of ABS building statistics by AreaSearch shows that approximately 65 residential dwellings receive approval annually in Glenvale, culminating in roughly 328 homes over the past 5 financial years, with 104 approvals logged during FY-25 to date. Between FY-21 and FY-25 across the past 5 financial years, roughly 2.2 people per year arrived for each dwelling built, demonstrating robust demand that helps sustain local asset pricing, while expected construction costs for new dwellings average $382,000—a figure below regional benchmarks that highlights cost-accessible building opportunities. Per-capita building activity in Glenvale exceeds the Rest of Qld by 71.0%, affording prospective purchasers a broader selection of housing.
Detached houses account for 93.0% of recent building activity while attached dwellings make up 7.0%, reinforcing the low-density character of the neighborhood and catering to buyers seeking spacious land. This focus on freestanding dwellings surpasses the proportion recorded during the Census (77.0%), highlighting ongoing appetite for family housing despite broader densification trends. The locality shows attributes of an expanding area, registering roughly 101 people per approval. According to forward-looking demographic estimates (calculated from AreaSearch's most recent quarterly release), Glenvale is on track to add 3,238 residents through to 2041. If building volume remains at current rates, construction could fall behind demographic growth, potentially heightening competition among purchasers and supporting upward price movement.
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 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Glenvale, worth an estimated $201 million. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.88 billion. 17 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and health & medical. 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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Regional trajectory is deeply shaped by major projects, infrastructure developments, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 15 projects anticipated to influence the district, highlighted by Gainsborough Lodge, Glenvale Health Hub, Alford Grove, and Glenvale Town Centre, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Glenvale Town Centre
A 6.06-hectare master-planned mixed-use precinct designed to serve the expanding Toowoomba community. The development is anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket with an innovative e-commerce hub. The centre includes specialty retail, fast food outlets, a 7-Eleven service station, a tavern, and essential services such as medical facilities, childcare, and indoor sports spaces. It is estimated to create over 700 jobs during construction and operation.
Gainsborough Lodge
Gainsborough Lodge is a masterplanned residential community in Glenvale, on the western edge of Toowoomba, developed on the site of a former thoroughbred horse stud by Wagner Corporation and Richards Group. Council approvals to date cover Stages 1 to 9, comprising 396 lots across roughly 42.2 hectares, with the finished community expected to house over 5,000 new residents. Stage One sold out and completed construction in late 2025, Stage Two (49 lots) is underway and due late 2026, with Stages Three and Four following through 2027.Lots range from approximately 530m2 to 953m2, set among tree-lined avenues, walking trails, future parks, and a planned village centre reusing the site's heritage stable buildings.
Alford Grove
Alford Grove is a 314-lot masterplanned residential community in Glenvale, west of Toowoomba. The estate features extensive parklands, more than 5 km of walking and cycling trails, playgrounds and landscaped open space. Construction is well advanced with multiple completed stages and the final land releases, including Stage 9, now selling.
Glenvale Health Hub
A completed multi-building health hub providing GP-led medical services, allied health suites, pharmacy, pathology and imaging, with extensive on-site parking, serving the Glenvale and western Toowoomba community.
Essence Estate Cotswold Hills
A residential subdivision by Homecorp Property Group featuring Stages 1-4 with 363 lots completed and Stages 5-10 with additional 170 lots proposed. Total estimated value of $38.5 million across all stages.
Glenvale Road Townhouses
New townhouse development offering 10 residences in Harristown.
South St, Glenvale
Development site for potential residential uses, including townhouses and retirement living, overlooking Council green space.
Glenvale Christian School Expansion
Construction of a two-storey building including two classrooms on the lower floor each with a capacity for 20 students, an assembly area on the top floor for 150 students, and a large storage room. The expansion includes an advanced communications system integrated with the schools existing infrastructure, multiple access points with wide concrete pathways, and a suspended concrete bridge for disability-friendly access to accommodate growing student numbers.
4,645 residents of Glenvale are employed, from a labour force of 4,802. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 66.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,833, about 76% 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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Drawing from aggregated statistical datasets via AreaSearch, Glenvale maintains a capable labor pool with solid representation across essential services sectors and a low jobless rate of 3.3%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 4,645, while unemployment tracked 0.6% below the 3.9% observed across Regional Qld, and the participation rate of 66.6% compared closely to the broader Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures showed merely 6.0% of local workers operating from home, though period-specific Covid-19 restrictions must be kept in mind. The primary employment sectors for local workers are manufacturing, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Local specialization is especially prominent in manufacturing, where the proportion of workers reaches 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for merely 2.2% of the local workforce, lagging behind the 4.5% seen in Regional Qld. Comparisons between resident counts and Census workplace numbers suggest that local job availability is relatively constrained within this largely residential suburb. AreaSearch's review of ABS and SALM figures across broader territories indicates that throughout the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 7.6% as total employment dropped by 8.8%, leading to an increase of 1.3 percentage points in the jobless rate. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded a 0.3% rise in its workforce alongside employment expansion of 0.1%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point rise. Broader employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide an indicator of future workforce needs across Glenvale over five and ten-year horizons when applied to the local industry base. Across the nation, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though outcomes vary across sectors; mapping these rates to Glenvale's industrial distribution points to potential employment growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model that excludes local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Glenvale is $1,641 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $827 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,816 a year against an average of $61,204. 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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Financial year 2023 tax statistics from the ATO aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that Glenvale recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $49,816 and an average of $61,204, tracking below nationwide norms as well as Regional Qld marks of $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Accounting for an 11.36% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $55,475 (median) and $68,157 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed personal, family, and household earnings moderately between the 44th and 54th percentiles. The primary earnings cohort includes 41.3% of individuals (3,707 residents) taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, echoing regional trends where this bracket accounts for 31.7%.
Living costs present notable difficulties, as only 84.6% of income remains after housing expenses, placing the area at the 45th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Glenvale had 2,964 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,525 a month. Rent absorbs 20.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the distribution of homes in Glenvale consisted of 76.6% houses and 23.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), mirroring Regional Qld where 76.4% were houses and 23.6% were other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Glenvale sat at 26.6%, trailing Regional Qld, while 29.1% were paying off a mortgage and 44.3% were renting. Typical monthly home loan payments were $1,525, below the $1,655 recorded across Regional Qld, while median weekly rental costs stood at $340 compared to $345 regionally. Against nationwide figures, Glenvale's mortgage payments remain well under the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Glenvale counted 2,964 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,276 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 71.6%, broken down into 28.8% couples without children, 27.6% couples with children, and 13.8% single parent families. The remaining 28.4% consists of non-family living arrangements, which include 23.8% lone person households alongside 4.5% group households. The typical household size sits at 2.5 people, aligning directly with the Regional Qld average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.2% of adults in Glenvale hold a university qualification, including 13.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,104 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,017 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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Educational attainment in the locality reflects distinct hurdles, with only 18.2% holding university qualifications relative to the 30.4% Australian benchmark, indicating a key target for future learning initiatives. Within higher education, Bachelor degrees constitute 13.3%, postgraduate qualifications comprise 3.0%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.9%. Vocational credentials remain widespread, with 39.5% of people aged 15+ holding technical training across certificates (29.5%) and advanced diplomas (10.0%). A significant 30.4% of the population is actively engaged in formal schooling, highlighting strong educational involvement. This cohort comprises 9.8% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 5.2% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Glenvale reaches 14 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 110 services a week. The typical home sits about 650 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 Glenvale includes 14 active transport stops accommodating buses. A single network route services these locations, generating 111 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Public transit accessibility is categorized as limited, with local commuters typically situated 646 meters from the closest boarding point. Given the predominantly suburban character, most workers travel outward, with private vehicles serving as the primary commute choice at 96%. Households maintain an average of 1.5 motor vehicles, while 6.0% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census under possible pandemic conditions. Transit schedules provide an average of 15 trips per day throughout the network, which translates to roughly 7 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.1% of residents in Glenvale report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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An assessment of chronic illness rates and mortality figures by AreaSearch points to considerable public health hurdles in Glenvale across both older and younger demographics, coupled with a moderate rate of private health cover covering roughly 51% of the community (~4,619 people). The leading diagnosed conditions across the population are asthma and mental health issues, reported by 8.8% and 9.7 of residents, respectively, whereas 66.1% stated they had no chronic health diagnoses compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic ailments are elevated among working-age individuals. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 17.5% of the community (1,570 people), sitting below the 20.3% proportion in Regional Qld, with health measures for older cohorts generally paralleling broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Glenvale is largely Australian-born, at 83.5% of residents, with 13.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.5%) and English (27.3%). 3.8% 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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Cultural background indicators in Glenvale align closely with broader regional figures, with 88.1% of the populace holding citizenship, 83.5% born in Australia, and 86.6% speaking solely English in their residences. Christianity remains the leading religious denomination, accounting for 60.6% of residents in Glenvale compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at parental heritage, the most prevalent ancestries in Glenvale are Australian (28.5%), English (27.3%), and Other (8.1%). Marked variations appear in specific cultural groups, with German background overrepresented at 7.7% of Glenvale compared to 4.7% regionally, Filipino at 2.3% against 0.9%, and Australian Aboriginal at 3.8% compared to 3.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Glenvale is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 32.4% 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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Older age brackets in the suburb of Glenvale are less represented than in Regional Qld. Those aged 25 - 44 account for 29.9% of residents as at August 2026 versus 25.5% across Regional Qld, while individuals aged 45 - 64 make up 19.3% locally compared to 24.6% in the wider region. The estimated median age is 33 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 8 years lower than the Regional Qld level of 41 at that Census, which stood against an Australian median of 38. The most prominent shift since the Census occurred in the 0 - 24 cohort, which declined from 35.3% to an estimated 33.3%.
Projections indicate that the 25 - 44 bracket will lead overall expansion by 2041, increasing by 1,193 residents (44%) to 3,877, while the 65+ retiree group is forecast to grow at the fastest pace, climbing 66% to 2,606.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Glenvale
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 8 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 Aug 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 — 228 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,120 at the 2021 Census → 8,976 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 (SAL31174). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.