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Healy has an estimated 1,794 residents, down from 1,824 at the 2021 Census — a change of 30 people, or 1.6%. The population has thinned by an average 1.1% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 721 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 an examination of ABS demographic data updates for the wider region alongside newly verified residential locations from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Healy has a population calculated at approximately 1,794 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 30 individuals (1.6%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,824 residents. This shift is derived from a resident headcount of 1,794, projected by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP figures from June 2025 and subsequent address verification since the Census. Such a population level translates to a density of 720 persons per square kilometer, a ratio that aligns closely with typical benchmarks recorded across locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Local population expansion was chiefly supported by natural increase, which accounted for roughly 65.0% of all population additions during the latest timeframes. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia demographic forecasts for each SA2 zone, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories excluded from this dataset, and for the years after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and utilizing 2021 data are used. Note that these state-level forecasts exclude age-specific distributions; consequently, in these instances, AreaSearch applies proportional distribution ratios based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 baseline data) for each age group. Looking at future demographic trends, projections indicate a shrinkage in the overall headcount, with the suburb of Healy expected to lose 88 persons by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, expansion is projected in particular age groups, led by those aged 25 to 34, which is expected to rise by 25 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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The suburb of Healy experiences negligible home building activity, registering fewer than one building permit per year, representing a minimal count of homes constructed over the course of the five-year timeframe. Minimal construction volumes are typical for rural locations where residential requirements are modest and building works are naturally restricted by local demand and infrastructure capacity. Note that because the volume of approvals is so small, specific building schemes can heavily influence annual growth comparisons and relative trends. The suburb of Healy exhibits far less home building activity than the Rest of Qld.
The residential construction rate is also significantly below national benchmarks. Given that demographic forecasts indicate stable or contracting resident numbers, the suburb of Healy is likely to experience decreased demand pressure on housing, which should benefit prospective purchasers.
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 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Healy, worth an estimated $1.09 billion. 3 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy 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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Local infrastructure upgrades, key capital works, and municipal planning decisions play a critical role in shaping area performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a probable impact on the locality. Notable schemes in the pipeline include the Mount Isa Future Ready Economy Roadmap, the Mount Isa Mines - Black Star Open Cut Project, the Mount Isa Police Accommodation and Justice System Resourcing, and the Essential Pipeline Works - City Low and high Systems, with the subsequent list detailing the most significant initiatives.
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Residential Activation Fund - Central Queensland Allocation
The Residential Activation Fund is a 2 billion dollar program aimed at accelerating housing supply by funding critical trunk infrastructure such as water supply, sewerage, stormwater, and transport. At least 1 billion dollars is specifically earmarked for regional areas outside South East Queensland. Round 2 of the fund opened in early 2026, with funding announcements for successful projects expected from July 2026. The program targets construction-ready projects to fast-track the delivery of new homes.
Urban Public Housing - Peko Road
A $3.4 million project, part of a larger program to increase public housing supply. The project saw the construction of six new 1-bedroom units for individuals on the Northern Territory's social housing waitlist.
Venture Housing - Social and Affordable Homes
A $6.9 million partnership between Venture Housing, Housing Australia, the Northern Territory Government and the Australian Government delivered twelve new two-bedroom social and affordable homes across three adjoining sites in Tennant Creek. Venture Housing developed the homes and contributed land plus $1.5 million toward costs, supported by a $3 million Housing Australia grant, a $1.9 million joint Barkly Regional Deal grant, and a $500,000 NT Government capital grant. Habitat (NT) Pty Ltd was the building contractor.The development comprises five social and seven affordable homes, providing housing for older women at risk of homelessness, women and children fleeing domestic violence, and Aboriginal people eligible for social or affordable housing. Construction began in June 2024 and the project was confirmed completed by mid-2025.
Territory Energy Link
A multi-user, multi-asset infrastructure corridor running approximately 670km from near Elliott to the Middle Arm Precinct in Darwin. Formerly known as the Tennant Creek to Darwin Infrastructure Corridor, the project is currently in Stage 2 (feasibility phase) of a four-stage program, following completion of a 2024 prefeasibility study that identified a preliminary alignment within a 530m wide study area. The final corridor is expected to be approximately 130m wide and will support buried services including gas, water, optical fibre and future hydrogen pipelines, connecting the Beetaloo Sub-basin to the Middle Arm Precinct and other strategic infrastructure in Darwin.The NT Government will plan, secure and manage the corridor land, while individual pipelines and utilities will be delivered by industry proponents under separate approvals. In 2025 the government awarded a tender to CNC Project Management Pty Ltd for specialist technical advisory services, targeting a development-ready 670km priority section by 2028.
Tennant Creek Aviation and Accommodation Hub
Airport Development Group (ADG) has released a draft concept plan for a staged $30-35 million upgrade of Tennant Creek Airport to support regional aviation and logistics growth in the Barkly region. The plan proposes extending and strengthening the main runway for regular jet operations, expanding the apron for fixed-wing and rotary FIFO connections, upgrading the terminal and car park, modernising electrical systems and signage, and delivering an Essential Key Worker Accommodation Precinct for up to 100 personnel to support government, defence and industry operations.The project targets capacity growth to 100,000 passengers annually and has the support of the Barkly Regional Council and NT Government agencies.
Longreach Hospital Upgrade
An AUD10 million upgrade of the Longreach Hospital, which included the redevelopment of half the hospital, a full mechanical services upgrade, and a new Aramac Primary Health Centre. The project was completed in 2019.
Longreach Recreational Precinct
A $2.25 million project funded by the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program. The project will include a new fenced dog park, a pump track, a half basketball court, a botanical walkway, and shaded playgrounds with all-abilities elements, complementing the existing skate park.
Longreach Solar Farm
A 17.4 MW solar photovoltaic project developed by Canadian Solar, which began commercial operation in May 2018. The project consists of 51,330 solar panels.
1,007 residents of Healy are employed, from a labour force of 1,041. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 76.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,345, about 75% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Healy contains a highly qualified workforce, with substantial representation in critical service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, based on AreaSearch compilation of regional statistical data. As of March 2026, 1,007 local citizens are employed, representing an unemployment rate 0.6% lower than the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, while workforce engagement is exceptionally high, standing at 76.6% in comparison to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census records indicate that a minor 3.2% of workers operated from home, though the influence of Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind.
Workforce roles among local citizens are heavily weighted toward mining, education & training, and health care & social assistance. The community displays a particularly strong concentration in mining, where local employment rates are 9.2 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, building trades are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.2% of the workforce in the suburb of Healy compared to 10.1% across Regional Qld. The locality appears to provide sparse local job opportunities, as shown by the ratio of the Census working population against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from wider regional boundaries, the workforce size contracted by 1.0% and total jobs fell by 0.9% over the 12 months ending March 2026, which led to a 0.2 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from Regional Qld, where total employment increased by 0.1%, the workforce expanded by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate rose by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections published in May-25 offer additional context on future labor needs in the suburb of Healy. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local job profile to project prospective patterns. While national job numbers are expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth trajectories vary widely across different fields. Projecting these national industry trends onto the local workforce layout indicates that employment in the suburb of Healy is poised to rise by 5.0% over five years and 11.9% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization purposes and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Healy is $3,024 a week (about $157,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,421 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $87,674 a year against an average of $100,570. 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 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, local earnings are exceptionally high by national standards. Taxpayers in the suburb of Healy earn a median income of $87,674 and an average income of $100,570, contrasting with Regional Qld figures of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $97,634 for the median and $111,995 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual earnings in the suburb of Healy all place high, sitting between the 96th and 97th percentiles nationwide.
Distribution metrics reveal that the weekly earnings bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 31.6% of residents (566 individuals), matching the regional rate where 31.7% fall into this group. High earners are highly visible, with 51.1% receiving more than $3,000 weekly, which points to significant spending power. Once housing expenses are paid, citizens retain 89.7% of their earnings, and the area's SEIFA index for income places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Healy had 585 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 12.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 13.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of residences in the suburb of Healy, recorded at the most recent Census, consisted of 98.3% separate houses and 1.7% alternative housing types (townhouses, apartments, or other structures), compared to 76.4% separate houses and 23.6% alternative housing types in Regional Qld. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in the suburb of Healy was lower than the Regional Qld average at 20.3%, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (47.3%) or occupied by tenants (32.5%). The typical monthly home loan payment in the area was higher than the Regional Qld median at $1,733, while the typical weekly rent was recorded at $380, compared to Regional Qld medians of $1,655 and $345.
Nationally, local home loan payments sit below the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Healy counted 585 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 46% are couples with children, more than in 91% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 14% 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 represent the vast majority of local households at 82.2% of the total, which includes 46.3% couples raising children, 28.0% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 17.8%, with single-person households representing 14.0% and shared households making up 2.2%. The typical household size of 3.0 individuals is larger than the Regional Qld median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.0% of adults in Healy hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 76% of areas nationally. A further 34.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 223 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 894 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 presents educational disparities, with university degree attainment (20.0%) falling significantly short of the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. This highlights a clear gap and a potential focus area for localized educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 13.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational and technical expertise is highly prevalent, with 42.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (34.0%). School and study enrolment rates are remarkably high, with 32.9% of local citizens actively engaged in formal study.
This cohort is made up of 12.1% in primary schooling, 12.1% in high school education, and 3.2% undertaking university or higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Healy means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
77.9% of residents in Healy report no long-term health condition. 2.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 67.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Medical indicators point to positive health profiles for local citizens, with AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and chronic ailments showing outcomes that correspond closely with national medians, alongside standard rates of typical medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts. In addition, the proportion of residents with private medical insurance is exceptionally high, covering approximately 67% of the total population (1,202 people). This compares to a rate of 52.5% throughout Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the locality were asthma and mental health concerns, which affect 7.8 and 4.6% of citizens, respectively.
In contrast, 77.9% of the population reported no medical ailments whatsoever, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age citizens exhibit strong health profiles with minimal rates of long-term illness. Citizens aged 65 and over constitute 7.2% of the population (129 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld share of 20.4%. Senior citizens in the area enjoy particularly good health outcomes, ranking higher nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Healy is largely Australian-born, at 83.4% of residents, with 9.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.9%) and English (21.9%). 9.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Healy ranks below average in measures of multicultural diversity, with citizens making up 87.4% of the population, 83.4% of residents born in Australia, and 90.7% of households using only English for communication. The predominant faith is Christianity, representing 56.3% of local residents, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in the suburb of Healy are Australian at 30.9% of the population, English at 21.9% (which is notably lower than the regional average of 29.6%), and Australian Aboriginal at 9.8% (which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.9%).
Furthermore, there are distinct variations in the proportions of other ancestral groups, with South Australian backgrounds overrepresented at 1.3% of the population (versus 0.5% regionally), Maori at 1.2% (versus 0.8%), and New Zealand heritage at 1.0% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Healy is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 27.7% 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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With a median age of 33, the suburb of Healy has a population that is notably younger than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38 years. The 5 - 14 age bracket is highly represented at 17.2% compared to Regional Qld, whereas the 65 - 74 age group is less common at 4.6%. This concentration of children aged 5 - 14 sits well above the national benchmark of 12.0%. Since 2021, the cohort aged 25 to 34 has increased from 14.2% to 15.2% of the total population.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 18.4% to 17.2% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.5% to 12.3%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic forecasts project major changes in the local age distribution. Led by this transition, the group aged 25 to 34 is expected to expand by 7% (19 people), climbing from 272 to 292 residents. Meanwhile, the numbers of residents in both the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 brackets are expected to fall.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Healy
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) | Jul 2026 last 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,824 at the 2021 Census → 1,794 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 (SAL31310). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.