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Gulfview Heights has an estimated 3,631 residents, down from 3,674 at the 2021 Census — a change of 43 people, or 1.2%. That puts 1,014 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Gulfview Heights stands at approximately 3,631, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic releases with address validations logged post-Census. Comparing this against the 3,674 individuals recorded at the 2021 Census reveals a contraction of 43 people (1.2%). This updated figure stems from an estimated resident base of 3,610 identified through the June 2025 ABS ERP figures, alongside 13 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. Local population density is assessed at 1,014 persons per square kilometer, tracking closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch.
Inbound international migration served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 62.0% of all recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Gulfview Heights utilise 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modelling based on 2022 benchmarks, supplemented beyond 2032 and across unmapped SA2 zones by 2023 SA State Government LGA-level age-cohort figures (anchored to 2021 data) using a weighted aggregation method. Anticipated demographic shifts place overall expansion marginally underneath the national median, with aggregated SA2 modelling pointing to an increase of 147 persons through to 2041, representing a cumulative 16-year increase of 3.5%.
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ABS residential building approval data apportioned to the local area indicates that Gulfview Heights averages approximately 3 approved dwellings each year, amounting to 17 residences across the prior 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 6 approvals have been logged. Considering the recent demographic contraction, construction levels have remained relatively balanced—supporting prospective purchasers—with newly sanctioned homes carrying an average construction cost of $323,000, aligning with regional standards. Concurrently, non-residential construction approvals total $498,000 for the current financial year, highlighting the locality's primarily residential focus. Per capita building activity across Gulfview Heights trails the wider Greater Adelaide benchmark considerably, recording a 77.0% deficit.
While restricted pipeline delivery generally underpins existing home valuations, building volumes have shown recent acceleration. Lower approval rates relative to national standards reflect a mature residential footprint with probable site limitations. Approvals comprise 67.0% detached dwellings alongside 33.0% medium-density formats such as townhouses and apartments, introducing a broader range of price points from family properties to accessible compact formats. This transition contrasts with the current housing stock (where houses represent 97.0%), reflecting land scarcity, shifting resident requirements, and increasing preference for versatile housing typologies. An allocation of roughly 658 people per dwelling approval underscores the established character of the local market. According to the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch, Gulfview Heights is forecast to expand by 126 residents by 2041. Should current construction rates persist, the delivery of new dwellings could lag demographic growth, which may heighten market competition and support upward price movement.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Gulfview Heights
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gulfview Heights, worth an estimated $15 million. A further 28 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.51 billion. 4 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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 capital works, major development schemes, and planning policies carry substantial weight in shaping an area's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant initiatives with likely community impacts, including The Heights Estate Para Hills, Springbank Waters Residential Estate, Main North Road and Target Hill Road Junction Upgrade, as well as Para Hills Community Hub, with key focal projects outlined below.
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Main North Road and Target Hill Road Junction Upgrade
Junction upgrade at Main North Road and Target Hill Road in Salisbury Heights to improve access and traffic flow. Enhanced safety features and intersection capacity improvements.
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.
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.
Springbank Waters Residential Estate
A large, master-planned residential community completed in stages over two decades, featuring over 1,100 homes, wetlands, and parks. The final stage is delivering over 400 new homes and is currently under construction.
Para Hills Community Hub
Multi-function community hub at 18-22 Wilkinson Road, Para Hills featuring library, community centre, meeting rooms and recreational facilities. Modern facility serving the local Para Hills community with modern amenities supporting local community needs and activities.
Saints Shopping
Saints Shopping is a local shopping centre in Salisbury Plain, providing retail and services to the community. It features 21 tenancies including Saints Foodland supermarket, Anytime Fitness gymnasium, various restaurants, McDonald's, and 354 car parks. The centre is operational with recent additions like Sushi Hiro in late 2024.
Para Hills West Urban Renewal Precinct
State Government-led urban renewal initiative to transform underutilised former Housing SA land in Para Hills West into a mixed-use precinct with up to 1,000 new homes including affordable and social housing. Led by Renewal SA, the project targets medium-density development over approximately a decade. As of April 2026, the project does not appear in Renewal SA's current active projects portfolio and the dedicated project page has been removed, indicating it may be under strategic review or absorbed into a broader northern Adelaide housing program.
Salisbury City Centre Redevelopment
A $200 million mixed-use redevelopment of four sites across the Salisbury City Centre, delivering six new developments in partnership between the City of Salisbury and the Buildtec-Catcorp consortium. The project will deliver over 200 residential dwellings (apartments, retirement living, build-to-rent, affordable and short-term accommodation), a 500-space multi-deck car park, a premium supermarket, and retail, commercial and hospitality tenancies. A planning application for Stage 1 (Sites 1 and 2) was lodged with the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) in December 2024 and is progressing through assessment.Stage 1 construction is anticipated from April 2026, with Stage 2 commencing 2027. The project is the most significant phase of Council's City Centre renewal strategy.
2,148 residents of Gulfview Heights are employed, from a labour force of 2,170. Unemployment sits at 1.0%, with participation at 70.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,783, about 77% 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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Statistical area aggregations from AreaSearch indicate Gulfview Heights maintains a capable local workforce featuring strong representation across vital services, relative annual employment stability, and an unemployment rate of only 1.0%. Across the locality as of March 2026, 2,148 residents are employed, with local unemployment sitting 2.8% below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%. The local participation rate of 70.6% also sits above Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census figures indicate that a modest 8.6% of workers operated from home, though period-specific Covid-19 health directives should be kept in mind. Local workforce participation is primarily concentrated within construction, retail trade, as well as health care & social assistance.
The construction sector displays notable local concentration, engaging workers at 1.3 times the wider regional proportion. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 14.6% of local employment, falling short of the 17.7% observed across Greater Adelaide. Comparing the Census tally of working residents against local operational jobs indicates that this largely residential setting provides comparatively few employment positions within its own borders. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistical data reveal that over the twelve months leading to March 2026, the area recorded a 0.4% rise in total employment alongside an identical 0.4% increase in the labour force, preserving a stable unemployment rate. By contrast, Greater Adelaide achieved a 4.2% expansion in employment, a 4.0% increase in the labour force, and a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. Broader workforce projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide further context regarding long-term local industry trajectory. National projections indicate employment will grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry trajectories vary widely. Calibrating these sectoral trends against the resident employment mix in Gulfview Heights suggests local jobs could grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% across a ten-year horizon (noting this illustrative weighting method excludes localized population forecasts).
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Median household income in Gulfview Heights is $1,953 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $816 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,617 a year against an average of $65,333. 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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Based on ATO postcode records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the suburb of Gulfview Heights generated a median income of $57,617 and an average of $65,333. These figures sit slightly below national benchmarks, whilst comparing to $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Accounting for an indexed Wage Price Index uplift of 10.17% following financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $63,477 for median earnings and $71,977 for average earnings as of March 2026. Data from the Census 2021 shows local family, personal, and household earnings align closely with the 57th percentile across Australia.
The most prevalent income category is the $1,500 - 2,999 band, comprising 34.5% of residents (1,252 people), mirroring the regional distribution where 31.8% fall within this tier. Residents preserve 89.6% of their income after meeting shelter expenses, demonstrating solid expenditure capacity, while the locality falls into the 6th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gulfview Heights had 1,265 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Gulfview Heights consisted of 97.3% standalone houses and 2.7% other property types including apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other property types across the Adelaide metro region. Outright ownership reached 41.9%, substantially outperforming metropolitan levels, while mortgaged residences accounted for 48.3% and rental properties constituted 9.8%. Typical mortgage commitments stood at a median of $1,517 monthly—lower than the Adelaide metro figure of $1,562—while median weekly rental costs were $350 versus $320 regionally. Compared against nationwide benchmarks, local mortgage servicing remains notably below the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents sit under the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gulfview Heights counted 1,265 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 15% 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 form the vast majority of local households at 84.8%, consisting of couples with children (42.6%), childless couples (30.6%), and single-parent arrangements (10.4%). Non-family living situations make up the remaining 15.2%, predominantly single-person households at 14.7% and group dwellings at 0.8%. With an average of 2.9 individuals per home, household occupancy exceeds the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.0% of adults in Gulfview Heights hold a university qualification, including 13.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 399 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 996 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 levels within the locality show university completion rates at 19.0%, falling noticeably short of the 30.4% recorded across the broader Australian population. This distinction highlights opportunities for targeted learning programmes. Attainment is led by bachelor qualifications at 13.4%, followed by postgraduate study at 3.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational qualifications remain prominent, with 36.9% of residents aged 15 and over possessing technical training, comprising certificates (27.4%) alongside advanced diplomas (9.5%). General education engagement is strong, as 26.0% of the local population is enrolled in an academic institution.
Broken down by tier, primary school students represent 9.0%, secondary school attendees account for 8.2%, and 5.2% are engaged in higher tertiary education.
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Public transport in Gulfview Heights reaches 12 stops on 16 routes, timetabled for about 980 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.1 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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Transport analysis identifies 12 designated transit stops across Gulfview Heights, catering to various bus services. These boarding points are linked to 16 separate bus routes, providing a combined total of 983 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with typical walking distances to the closest boarding point averaging 292 meters. Given the residential makeup of the area, external commuting is the norm—private vehicles represent the primary mode of travel at 93%, with 6% utilising buses. Vehicle ownership stands at 2.1 cars per household, surpassing the wider regional norm. Only 8.6% of residents worked remotely during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related operating environments.
Transit schedules across all local lines provide an average volume of 140 daily trips, translating to approximately 81 weekly services per individual transit stop.
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69.5% of residents in Gulfview Heights report no long-term health condition. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding chronic health conditions and mortality metrics indicate favorable overall health outcomes for Gulfview Heights. Chronic disease incidence remains contained among the broader populace and aligns with national norms across vulnerable elderly cohorts, while private medical coverage encompasses roughly 53% of all residents (~1,918 people), slightly outpacing typical SA2 standards. Arthritis (8.6%) and asthma (7.7%) represent the most prevalent health diagnoses recorded locally, while 69.5% of community members reported an absence of medical conditions, exceeding the 67.9% recorded across Greater Adelaide. Health indicators among residents aged under 65 are particularly favorable.
Community members aged 65 and over represent 17.3% of the populace (628 people), tracking below the 19.1% share observed across Greater Adelaide. While senior wellbeing measures remain above average, their relative standing nationwide is slightly lower than that of the younger local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.2% of Gulfview Heights residents were born overseas and 18.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.9%) and Australian (23.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Gulfview Heights exceeds that of most comparable surrounding markets, with overseas-born individuals making up 25.2% of the community and 18.5% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 53.5% of the local population. Meanwhile, those identifying with Other religious affiliations represent 2.0%, showing an overrepresentation compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide. Examining parental heritage, the three most prominent ancestry groups within Gulfview Heights are English (27.9%), Australian (23.2%), and Italian (8.8%). Notable differences also emerge across other backgrounds: Polish ancestry accounts for 1.2% locally compared to 1.0% across the region, Russian ancestry represents 0.7% versus 0.3%, and Hungarian background comprises 0.4% compared to 0.3% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gulfview Heights is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.4% 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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Age distributions in Gulfview Heights align closely with Greater Adelaide benchmarks, exhibiting a maximum divergence of 5.9 percentage points across the four main demographic cohorts. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, down from 41 at the 2021 Census, which sat 1 year higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the cohort of young to middle-aged adults (25 - 44) has expanded from 22.8% to an estimated 24.9%. Heading toward 2041, residents aged 45 - 64 are projected to drive local growth, increasing by 69 residents (7%) to reach 1,118, whereas populations of young adults and children are anticipated to diminish over the timeframe.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gulfview Heights
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,674 at the 2021 Census → 3,631 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 (SAL40539). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.