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Greenwith has an estimated 10,451 residents, up from 10,103 at the 2021 Census — a change of 348 people, or 3.4%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 1,335 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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Following assessment of recent ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with fresh address confirmations compiled by AreaSearch since the Census, Greenwith has an estimated residency of approximately 10,451 people for May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 348 individuals (3.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 10,103 people. This trend is calculated from the resident population of 10,451, determined by AreaSearch through analysing the latest ERP figures published by the ABS (June 2025) alongside an extra 5 validated new addresses since the Census date.
Such a population size results in a density of 1,334 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical ratio across national locations tracked by AreaSearch. The local population rise was mostly fueled by overseas arrivals, who comprised about 54.0% of the total demographic gains during recent times. AreaSearch applies demographic projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 area, published in 2024 with 2022 as the anchor year. For SA2 territories excluded from those statistics, and for periods past 2032, regional projections by age group from the SA State Government, published in 2023 using 2021 as a base, are integrated using weighted aggregation of expansion rates from LGA to SA2 levels. Factoring in these expected shifts, population expansion is anticipated to remain just under the median of national statistical regions, with the locality projected to grow by 737 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, representing an overall increase of 7.0% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit statistics mapped from broader statistical records, the suburb of Greenwith has averaged roughly 3 residential building approvals annually, summing to an estimated 16 properties over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 5 permits have been logged. With an average of 20 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand vastly outpaces new building completions, a dynamic that commonly triggers price escalation and heightened competition among buyers, with new residences registering an average building cost of $240,000.
Furthermore, $4.0 million in commercial building permits have been logged in the current financial year, highlighting the residential orientation of the area. During this time, residential construction consisted entirely of detached dwellings, preserving the traditional suburban style of the neighborhood with a focus on family-oriented layouts suited to those wanting extra space. There are approximately 6945 people per dwelling approval, indicating a mature residential market. Projections for the future indicate that the suburb of Greenwith will add 737 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current construction paces, residential supply could struggle to match this growth in population, which may intensify competition among buyers and support upward movements in pricing.
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 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Greenwith, worth an estimated $43 million. A further 25 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.68 billion. 8 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans sports & recreation, residential development and transport & logistics. 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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Very few elements impact local growth as significantly as updates to regional infrastructure, major works, and urban planning. In total, 7 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having potential local impacts. Significant projects include Golden Grove Master Planned Stage 2, Golden Grove Neighbourhood Code Amendment (Stage 1), Golden Grove Park & Ride Facility, and Greenwith Primary School Major Upgrade, with the following details highlighting those of greatest interest.
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Golden Grove Park & Ride Facility
$33 million three-tiered Park & Ride facility with 450 free car parking spaces, 10 accessible parks, secure bicycle storage, and metroCARD recharge station. Replaces former 177-space facility and includes new signalised intersection and access road infrastructure. The facility serves bus stop 62A The Grove Way, connecting to and from the Adelaide O-Bahn bus corridor. Construction began in April 2021 and was officially opened on 7 March 2022.
Coomurra Rise Land Division
A significant residential land division project known as Coomurra Rise, located within the Coomurra Drive precinct of Salisbury Heights. The development provides new housing opportunities through the creation of traditional-sized residential allotments nestled among the natural environment at the base of the Adelaide's North Eastern foothills. The project includes associated infrastructure improvements to support the growing community.
Greenwith Primary School Major Upgrade
$5m upgrade delivering a new two storey permanent modular facility with general learning areas, serviced learning/performance space, practice and withdrawal rooms, a green room, breakout spaces, teacher preparation areas and disability access toilets, plus demolition of ageing transportable buildings and associated site works and landscaping.
Golden Grove Master Planned Stage 2
Second stage development seeking to rezone land south of One Tree Hill Road from Rural Living Zone to Master Planned Neighbourhood Zone and Employment Zone. The proposal aims to create approximately 450 additional allotments to complement the Stage 1 development, offering generously sized plots where residents can choose their own builders.
The Grove Way Intersection Upgrades
Road safety improvements at two major intersections including upgraded signals with right turn arrows from Atlantis Drive and Aeolian Drive onto The Grove Way, traffic signal modifications with new phasing, and updated line marking. Completed February 2025.
Sunnybrook Estate
Sunnybrook Estate is a boutique residential land subdivision in the established Sunnybrook precinct of Wynn Vale. Earlier stages are complete and the final premium allotments are under construction, delivering around 48 new detached homes close to local shops, schools and parklands.
Golden Grove Neighbourhood Code Amendment (Stage 1)
Privately led rezoning proposal to enable a master-planned residential community north of One Tree Hill Road in Golden Grove. Proponents YAS Property & Development and Falkenburg Road Pty Ltd seek to rezone approximately 29 hectares of Rural-zoned land to Master Planned Neighbourhood to facilitate around 340 dwellings, alongside open space and interface buffers to adjacent extractive operations.
Wynn Vale Grove Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Proposed expansion and refurbishment of the Wynn Vale Grove Shopping Centre including upgraded retail tenancies, expansion of the existing medical centre, improved pedestrian access, landscaping and a reconfigured car park. As of mid-2026 the proposal remains in the planning phase with no confirmed construction commencement publicly announced.
6,043 residents of Greenwith are employed, from a labour force of 6,174. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 71.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,745, about 74% 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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Greenwith boasts a capable labor pool where key service industries are well covered, an unemployment rate of just 2.1%, and steady employment trends over the last year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 6,043 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (71.6% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 10.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area exhibits a high concentration in public administration & safety, with its workforce share measuring 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 14.8% of local employment, which is under the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 17.7%. The heavily residential nature of the locality suggests that local job opportunities are scarce, as evidenced by comparing the Census working population against the resident count. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from wider geographic zones, the year ending March 2026 saw employment levels grow by 0.5% while the labor force expanded by 0.8%, causing the unemployment rate to climb by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 4.2% and its labor force expand by 4.0%, while its unemployment rate dropped by 0.2 percentage points. National workforce forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand within the suburb of Greenwith. These estimates, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been correlated with the local workforce composition to estimate growth trends. Though nationwide employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different sectors. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment for the suburb of Greenwith should grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note this is a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not account for local population projections).
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Median household income in Greenwith is $2,002 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $873 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,242 a year against an average of $68,536. 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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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Greenwith features a median taxpayer income of $58,242 and an average of $68,536. This sits slightly above the national baseline, comparing to a median of $54,808 and average of $66,852 in Greater Adelaide. Accounting for Wage Price Index inflation of 10.17% since financial year 2023, contemporary estimates point to roughly $64,165 (median) and $75,506 (average) for March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Greenwith are situated near the 64th percentile nationwide.
Examining income brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band contains 33.7% of the populace (3,521 individuals), mirroring regional configurations where 31.8% fall within this bracket. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 87.6% of their earnings, indicating solid purchasing capacity, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Greenwith had 3,678 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,621 a month. Rent absorbs 16.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential configurations in the suburb of Greenwith at the time of the latest Census consisted of 97.2% detached houses and 2.8% alternative housing forms (including duplexes, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas metropolitan Adelaide recorded 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in the suburb of Greenwith matched metropolitan Adelaide at 30.7%, with remaining properties occupied under mortgages (50.2%) or tenancies (19.1%). The median monthly home loan payment was higher than the metropolitan Adelaide benchmark at $1,621, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $320, compared to metropolitan Adelaide figures of $1,562 and $320.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of Greenwith are notably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rent payments are considerably below the countrywide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Greenwith counted 3,678 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 78.3%, consisting of couples with children at 39.7%, couples without children at 25.6%, and single parents at 12.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households representing 20.6% and group households comprising 1.0% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.7 people is higher than the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.2% of adults in Greenwith hold a university qualification, including 14.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 850 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,032 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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The locality shows educational disparities, with university graduation rates (19.2%) tracking well below the national baseline of 30.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance for targeted schooling initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 40.4% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (28.4%). Enrolment rates are remarkably high, with 28.9% of the local population actively participating in academic programs. This comprises 11.2% in primary schools, 8.4% in secondary schools, and 4.8% enrolled in higher education institutions.
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Public transport in Greenwith reaches 48 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 650 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 assessment shows 48 active transit stops situated inside the suburb of Greenwith, consisting of a mix of bus options. These locations are serviced by 12 distinct routes, which combine to support 649 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as excellent, with citizens generally living 169 meters from their closest stop. Being a mainly residential zone, the majority of workers travel outward, with private vehicles remaining the primary option at 91%, compared to 8% who use the bus. Car ownership averages 1.7 per household, exceeding the regional average.
A relatively low 10.0% of the workforce works from home (2021 Census; potentially reflecting COVID-19 dynamics). Transit service frequency averages 92 daily runs across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 13 weekly trips per individual transit stop.
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68.1% of residents in Greenwith report no long-term health condition. 5.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Health indicators in the suburb of Greenwith align closely with national averages, according to AreaSearch analyses of death rates and chronic illness rates, showing standard levels of general health issues across both younger and older demographics, while private medical coverage is relatively high at roughly 54% of the population (~5,651 people). The most prevalent health issues locally were asthma and mental health challenges, affecting 9.0 and 8.8% of the population, respectively, while 68.1% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.9% throughout Greater Adelaide. Working-age citizens exhibit higher than average rates of ongoing health issues.
The suburb of Greenwith has 16.3% of its population aged 65 and over (1,703 people), which is lower than the 19.2% recorded in Greater Adelaide, with nationwide rankings tracking close to the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Greenwith is largely Australian-born, at 80.6% of residents, with 7.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.3%) and Australian (27.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Greenwith displays below average multicultural composition, with 80.6% of residents born in Australia, 94.3% holding citizenship, and 92.6% using only English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 44.9% of the local populace. However, the most notable underrepresentation is in the Other category, which represents 0.6% of residents locally versus 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Looking at ancestral origins (parents' birthplace), the three primary groups represented in the suburb of Greenwith are English at 34.3% (which is notably higher than the regional average of 27.8%), Australian at 27.3%, and Scottish at 6.6%.
Furthermore, there are distinct differences in other groups: Polish is overrepresented at 1.4% of the population (compared to 1.0% across the region), German at 5.8% (compared to 5.1%), and Italian at 4.6% (compared to 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Greenwith is 40. 25.0% 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 40 years in the suburb of Greenwith is comparable to Greater Adelaide's average of 39, which is slightly older than the Australian median of 38 years. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 14.4% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 10.3%. Post-2021 Census calculations show the 75 to 84 age group has risen from 3.8% to 5.3% of the populace. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 16.2% to 14.4%. Projections for 2041 suggest major age adjustments for the suburb of Greenwith.
Leading this transition, the 75 to 84 bracket will expand by 37% (203 people), moving to 757 from 553. Notably, combined groups aged 65+ will make up 62% of the overall population growth, illustrating the local aging trend. By contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort is projected to shrink by 30 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Greenwith
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 — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,103 at the 2021 Census → 10,451 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 (SAL40538). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.