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Hadspen has an estimated 2,610 residents, up from 2,429 at the 2021 Census — a change of 181 people, or 7.5%. Growth has averaged 1.0% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 67.0% of that increase. That puts 244 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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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates that the suburb of Hadspen has an estimated population of about 2,610 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 181 people (7.5%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,429 residents. This shift is derived from a resident population of 2,556, which was calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus an extra 73 validated new addresses since the Census date. The resulting population translates to a density ratio of 244 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial space per resident and room for potential future growth.
The 7.5% growth rate recorded in the suburb of Hadspen since the 2021 census outpaced the state (4.0%) and the SA4 region, positioning it as a local growth leader. The primary driver of this demographic expansion was natural growth, which accounted for approximately 67.0% of the overall population gains in recent times, though other factors such as overseas and interstate migration also made positive contributions. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and to project age group growth past the year 2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 (with 2021 as the baseline) are applied, utilizing weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. Future demographic projections point toward lower quartile growth typical of regional Australia, with the suburb of Hadspen projected to add 5 persons to 2041 according to aggregated SA2-level data, which corresponds to a total contraction of 1.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
87 new dwellings have been approved in Hadspen over the past five years, an average of 17 a year. That is 7.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 12, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Hadspen averages about 17 residential approvals annually, with an estimated total of 87 dwellings approved over the last 5 financial years. For the current FY-26, 11 approvals have been registered so far. With an average of 1.4 new residents moving in per new dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply and demand remain well balanced, fostering stable market conditions. Meanwhile, new residential construction averages a value of $412,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end, premium market.
Additionally, $1.1 million in commercial building approvals have been logged during this financial year, highlighting a focus that is overwhelmingly residential. When contrasted with the Rest of Tas., Hadspen displays comparable levels of development on a per capita basis, indicating market stability in line with regional trends. Furthermore, all recent building activity consists of detached homes, preserving the traditional low-density profile of the locality and catering to families looking for space. New building activity shows a stronger preference for standalone housing than the current baseline (84.0% at the Census), showing persistent demand for family houses despite rising density pressures. The area exhibits development characteristics with roughly 176 people per building approval. Given that the population is projected to remain stable or contract, Hadspen is likely to experience less pressure on its housing stock, which could open up opportunities for prospective buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hadspen
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 42 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hadspen, worth an estimated $2.95 billion. 11 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, retail 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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Local infrastructure updates, major developments, and urban planning schemes represent key influences on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives of relevance include the Prospect Vale - Blackstone Heights Structure Plan 2025-2045, the Tamar Estuary River Health Action Plan (TERHAP), the Launceston Housing Plan 2025-2040, and the Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes: Tranche 3, with details on the most relevant projects provided below.
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Country Club Estate
A master-planned residential development surrounding the Country Club Resort, offering 372 premium lots integrated with natural landscapes and resort amenities.
Prospect Vale - Blackstone Heights Structure Plan 2025-2045
A long-term strategic blueprint for the development of Prospect Vale, Blackstone Heights, and Travellers Rest through 2045. The plan focuses on five major development fronts including the Westbury Road Activity Centre and Blackstone Hills to accommodate a growing population, improved emergency access, and diverse housing options.
McDonald's Prospect Vale Drive-Thru Restaurant
Development of a new $4.5 million McDonald's drive-thru restaurant on the site of a former service station, featuring dual drive-thru lanes, 45 car parking spaces, and adjusted operations to address community concerns including closing between 11pm and 6am.
Prospect Vale Park Facilities Upgrade
Multi-stage upgrade of Prospect Vale Park including the completed Peter Mies Pavilion, refurbishment of existing changerooms, new community wellbeing and education spaces, and ongoing improvements to internal roads, parking, pedestrian pathways and supporting sporting infrastructure. Road, parking and pathway works were in their final stages during mid-2026.
Dwelling and Shed - 18 Casuarina Dr, Summerhill 7250
Development application DA0397/2025 proposes the construction of a new single dwelling and an outbuilding (shed) on a 1,300 square metre residential lot at 18 Casuarina Drive, Summerhill. The site forms part of a newer subdivision in Launceston's western suburbs and is currently vacant residential land following its sale in 2024. The project will deliver one additional detached home, associated shed and site works within an established low density residential area.
Residential dwelling and vegetation removal - 38 Casuarina Dr, Summerhill
Development application to construct a new single detached dwelling and remove vegetation on a large residential lot at 38 Casuarina Drive, Summerhill. The proposal is lodged with the City of Launceston as DA0379/2025 and designed by Design To Live Pty Ltd. Works will replace or upgrade existing improvements to deliver a contemporary low density home.
Kings Meadows IGA Supermarket
Construction of a 979 m2 convenience supermarket featuring approximately 720 m2 of sales floor area. The development includes on-site parking for 44 vehicles, professional landscaping, and integrated pedestrian links within the Connector Park precinct. The project involved a site-specific amendment to the Launceston Planning Scheme to allow for General Retail and Hire use within a Light Industrial Zone.
Baxter's IGA Kings Meadows
Proposed IGA supermarket at 10 Dolerite Drive in Connector Park, Kings Meadows. The combined planning scheme amendment and development application seeks to allow a supermarket of up to 1000m2 gross floor area in the Light Industrial Zone, with car parking, landscaping and pedestrian access. Council initiated and approved the permit in 2025, but the combined amendment and permit remained before the Tasmanian Planning Commission for assessment, with a hearing listed for 14-15 May 2026.
1,394 residents of Hadspen are employed, from a labour force of 1,422. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 68.6%. 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 1,913, about 73% 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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Hadspen possesses a balanced workforce distributed across white and blue collar jobs, with diverse industry representation and an unemployment rate of just 2.0%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,394 locals are employed, with the unemployment rate sitting 2.0% lower than the Regional Tas. rate of 3.9%, and the participation rate is notably elevated (68.6% compared to 58.8% in Regional Tas.). Census records indicate that a low 6.4% of employed residents worked from home, though the influence of COVID-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The locality exhibits a strong concentration in retail trade, where the employment share is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, employing only 2.4% of the workforce compared to 8.4% across Regional Tas.. The comparison between the working Census population and the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the area are limited. Aggregated statistics from SALM and ABS data, analyzed through AreaSearch, indicate that the twelve-month span experienced a 2.5% decline in the labour force alongside a 2.4% drop in employment, which resulted in unemployment decreasing by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Regional Tas. recorded a 1.8% increase in employment and a 1.7% expansion of the labour force, accompanied by a slight reduction in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts, published in May-25, provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in Hadspen. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local employment structure to estimate potential growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sector-specific growth varies considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Hadspen's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this represents a basic weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hadspen is $1,483 a week (about $77,000 a year), with median personal income at $771 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,817 a year against an average of $57,433. 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-level ATO data released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Hadspen earn a median income of $51,817, with an average of $57,433. This falls below the national benchmark, and compares to a median of $49,689 and an average of $59,358 in Regional Tas.. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $57,491 for the median and $63,722 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Hadspen are modest, placing between the 34th and 43rd percentiles.
The largest income cohort comprises 35.1% of residents (916 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, resembling regional trends where 28.5% fall into this range. Housing expenses are manageable, with residents retaining 86.9% of their income, though disposable income remains below average at the 38th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hadspen had 951 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 3% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,356 a month. Rent absorbs 16.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.1%. 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 time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Hadspen consisted of 84.0% separate houses and 16.0% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types), compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% alternative dwellings in Regional Tas.. Home ownership rates in Hadspen trailed the regional average at 33.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (46.8%) or rented (19.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,356 was higher than the Regional Tas. average of $1,274, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $250, matching the Regional Tas.
median of $250. Nationally, mortgage costs in Hadspen are considerably below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also much lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hadspen counted 951 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,022 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 26% 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 the majority of households at 72.5%, which includes 31.3% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 11.5% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 27.5%, consisting of 25.7% lone-person households and 1.7% group households. The median household size stands at 2.5 people, which is larger than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.9% of adults in Hadspen hold a university qualification, including 11.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.3% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The locality displays some educational vulnerabilities, with university attainment rates (13.9%) tracking well below the national level of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 11.1%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate degrees (1.2%). In contrast, vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (33.3%). Engagement in learning is quite strong, with 29.1% of the population enrolled in formal education programs. This cohort is divided into 12.4% attending primary school, 9.2% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing higher education.
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Public transport in Hadspen reaches 11 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 310 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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An evaluation of local public transport indicates there are 11 active bus stops operating in Hadspen. These stops accommodate 46 distinct routes, which together provide 3,033 passenger trips every week. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living an average of 314 meters from the nearest stop. Because the area is mostly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the main transport mode at 96%. Households average 1.7 vehicles, which is above the regional average. A minor 6.4% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data that may reflect pandemic conditions.
Across all routes, service frequency averages 433 daily trips, which translates to about 275 weekly trips at each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.8% of residents in Hadspen report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Hadspen faces notable health issues according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which are prominent in both younger and older demographics. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 50% of the population (~1,303 people), compared to the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 10.8% and 9.4% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 64.8% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, which is higher than the 62.0% average across Regional Tas..
Chronic health issues among working-age residents are higher than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population (535 people), which is lower than the Regional Tas. average of 24.9%. Seniors' health outcomes present some difficulties, though national rankings are generally consistent with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Hadspen is largely Australian-born, at 93.2% of residents, with 1.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.3%) and Australian (35.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hadspen shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 93.2% of residents born in Australia, 94.1% holding citizenship, and 98.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.4% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% rate across Regional Tas.. Regarding ancestry (the birth country of parents), the three most common backgrounds in Hadspen are English (36.3%), Australian (35.9%), and Irish (7.2%). Some notable variations exist for other ancestries: Dutch is overrepresented at 2.5% of Hadspen (compared to 1.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal stands at 2.6% (compared to 4.1% regionally), and Serbian is recorded at 0.2% (compared to 0.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hadspen is 39. 23.0% 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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Hadspen's median age of 39 years is notably below the Regional Tas. average of 45 and aligns closely with the national average of 38 years. The cohort aged 5 - 14 shows a strong presence at 13.7% compared to Regional Tas., while the 75 - 84 cohort is less common at 6.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age bracket has grown from 11.8% to 13.7% of the population, and the 65 to 74 cohort has risen from 10.2% to 11.6%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 13.2% to 11.4%, and the 25 to 34 age group declined from 13.4% to 11.8%.
Demographic projections indicate the age structure in the suburb of Hadspen will change significantly by 2041, with the 45 to 54 group projected to grow by 43%, adding 127 residents to total 425, while the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 groups are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hadspen
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 73 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,429 at the 2021 Census → 2,610 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 (SAL60257). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.