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Huonville has an estimated 3,348 residents, up from 3,002 at the 2021 Census — a change of 346 people, or 11.5%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 100 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 55.0% of that increase. Density is about 88 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to municipal address validation by AreaSearch since the Census and official ABS updates, the suburb of Huonville has a population of approximately 3,348 as of May 2026. Comparing this to the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,002 people, the resident count has expanded by 346 people (11.5%). The figure is based on AreaSearch analysis of the ABS June 2025 release of ERP data alongside 100 validated new addresses since the Census, arriving at an estimated resident total of 3,339. This population corresponds to a density of 88 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential for future expansion.
The suburb of Huonville outpaced the Tasmania state rate of 4.0% and the Rest of Tas. region, making it a regional leader in expansion with an 11.5% increase. The primary driver of growth was interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 55.00000000000001% of all gains, though overseas migration and natural growth were also positive contributors. Projections for SA2 regions are sourced from 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia releases, using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 data is unavailable, or to calculate age-cohort trends beyond 2032, Tasmania State Government LGA projections from 2022 (with a 2021 baseline) are utilized, weighted and aggregated from LGA to SA2 divisions. Future projections indicate the suburb of Huonville will see population growth exceeding the median for regional Australia, adding 438 persons by 2041, which represents a total increase of 12.8% over the 16 years.
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102 new dwellings have been approved in Huonville over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 67th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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Analysis of statistical area building approvals indicates Huonville has averaged approximately 20 approved residential dwellings annually, for an aggregate of 102 homes over the previous 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 13 approvals have been logged. With new home construction associated with an average of 3.2 new residents per year per home between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains higher than supply, which tends to elevate buyer competition and prices. The average construction cost of these new properties stands at $478,000, pointing to a developer focus on high-end, premium projects.
Additionally, commercial development approvals total $3.1 million for the current financial year, which represents a quiet commercial construction pipeline. Huonville's per capita construction rate is 11.0% lower than the Rest of Tas., though it ranks in the 70th percentile of all assessed areas nationwide. All recent construction projects have consisted of standalone houses, preserving the low-density style of the area and focusing on family-oriented residences. Having approximately 190 residents per approved dwelling, Huonville exhibits standard growth corridor patterns. The latest quarterly estimations indicate that Huonville is projected to gain 429 residents by 2041. Given the current construction volumes, the housing pipeline is poised to comfortably accommodate demand, creating buyer-friendly conditions and potentially facilitating growth above current projections.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Huonville, worth an estimated $34 million. A further 26 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.3 billion. 10 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 performance is highly sensitive to changes in public works, planning strategies, and major infrastructure. AreaSearch has tracked 2 developments that are likely to influence the region. Notable programs include Huonville ReImagined: Crafting a Future Huonville, the Huon Link Road project, the expansion of the Greater Hobart Urban Growth Boundary, and the Homes Tasmania Social Housing Program, with details provided on the most significant initiatives.
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Huonville Reimagined: Crafting a Future Huonville
Huon Valley Council is preparing business cases, a master plan and detailed planning for five Huonville precincts: the Huonville Recreational and Educational Precinct, Glen Road Light Industrial Precinct, Huon Link Residential Development Precinct, Activated Foreshore and Mixed Use Precinct, and Hansens Orchard Potential Opportunity Area. The project is funded by a $4.69 million Australian Government Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program grant and is intended to guide housing choice and affordability, economic growth, education and recreation opportunities, active and public transport, public realm upgrades and climate resilience.Council adopted the related Huonville Residential and Commercial Precinct Structure Plan in 2026, providing a 20-year framework for growth and implementation planning.
Huon Link Road
The Huon Link Road is a new bypass road around the eastern side of Huonville town centre, connecting the Huon Highway to the Channel Highway via Flood Road. It diverts Cygnet-bound traffic from Main Street, reducing congestion, improving safety and accessibility, and providing a reliable alternative route during floods. The project includes roundabouts at both ends and upgrades to Flood Road. It opened to traffic on March 24, 2025, and was fully completed in May 2025.
Margate Main Street Masterplan 2024-2044
Council-endorsed 20-year plan (2024-2044) to revitalise Margate's Main Street with safer crossings, upgraded streetscapes, accessible public spaces, green links and staged delivery in partnership with the Tasmanian Department of State Growth.
Margate to Huntingfield Shared Pathway
Proposed off-road shared pathway for walking, wheeling and riding between Margate and Huntingfield. The jointly funded feasibility study has been completed and a preferred alignment identified. During 2024-25 preliminary design refinement was undertaken by Transport Services with Kingborough Council. As of July 2026, construction remains unfunded, while Kingborough Council is actively advocating for State and Federal funding and progression to detailed design.
Tasmania JackJumpers and Jewels High Performance Training Centre
Purpose-built high performance training centre for the Tasmania JackJumpers NBL team and Tasmania Jewels WNBL team within the Kingborough Sports Precinct. The facility includes two basketball courts including a show court, gymnasium, medical and rehabilitation areas, recovery facilities, administration offices, meeting rooms, merchandise shop and community basketball access. Construction commenced in June 2025 with works reported on schedule.
Spring Farm Village
A $50 million next-generation retail precinct in Kingston, Tasmania, developed by Tipalea Partners. It features the largest Coles supermarket in Kingston at 4,200 sqm with drive-through click and collect, Chemist Warehouse's first regional superstore, a medical centre, outdoor dining, and over 15 specialty retailers. The centre includes sustainable features such as a full solar array, electric vehicle charging stations, free Wi-Fi, and cloud-based CCTV. Construction began in early 2025 and is expected to be completed by mid-2026, creating over 1,100 jobs during construction and operation.
Tasmania Devils AFL High Performance Centre
A 115 million dollar high-performance training and administration facility for the Tasmania Devils AFL and AFLW teams at the Kingborough Sports Precinct. The state-of-the-art hub features a full gymnasium, recovery pools, infrared saunas, and an indoor training field. It includes a 80-seat lecture theatre, medical suites, and administrative space for 80 staff, alongside community-accessible spaces including a cafe and club merchandise store.
Kings Quarter
Kings Quarter is a major mixed-use urban renewal project at Kingston Park on the former Kingston High School site, delivered by Traders in Purple with Kingborough Council's public open space program. Stage 1 Birch Row homes have sold and construction is complete, Hutchinson Builders completed a later 62-house and townhouse stage with the residents' clubhouse in 2024, and future precinct phases are planned to add retail, entertainment, commercial, health and community facilities.
1,554 residents of Huonville are employed, from a labour force of 1,592. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 57.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,685, about 80% 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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Based on statistical area figures aggregated by AreaSearch, Huonville has a skilled labor force with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 2.4%, and an annual employment expansion of 11.9%. As of March 2026, 1,554 local residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than the Regional Tas. benchmark of 3.9%, while workforce participation aligns closely with the Regional Tas. rate of 58.8%. Data from the Census indicates a low 10.9% of workers operate from home, although Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be taken into account.
The top industries employing local residents are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction. The agricultural, forestry, and fishing sector is highly concentrated, with a local employment share 1.4 times that of the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food service plays a minor role, employing only 4.0% of workers compared to 7.7% regionally. A comparison of resident workers versus local jobs suggests that the area has a shortage of local employment opportunities. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data shows that during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 11.9% and the labor force grew by 11.4%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In contrast, employment in Regional Tas. increased by 1.8%, its labor force rose by 1.7%, and its unemployment rate saw a marginal decline. Future workforce trends can be analyzed using the May-25 Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts. These five and ten-year national projections have been combined with local industry patterns to model future growth. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with wide variation among sectors. Applying these national trajectories to the local occupational mix suggests that Huonville's employment count will rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for specific local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Huonville is $1,287 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $658 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,515 a year against an average of $52,577. 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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For the 2023 financial year, ATO data compiled by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Huonville has income levels below the national average. Taxpayers in the suburb of Huonville recorded a median income of $44,515 and an average income of $52,577, compared to $49,689 and $59,358 in Regional Tas. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $49,389 (median) and $58,334 (average). According to the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual incomes all sit between the 19th and 20th percentiles nationwide.
Analysis shows that 31.8% of the population (1,064 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which is comparable to the metropolitan proportion of 28.5%. Once housing expenses are paid, 84.9% of household income remains, placing the area in the 21st percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Huonville had 1,135 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,379 a month. Rent absorbs 21.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, the housing mix in Huonville consisted of 92.0% standalone houses and 8.0% alternative dwellings like apartments, townhouses, and other structures, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% alternative dwellings in Regional Tas. The home ownership rate stood at 35.8%, which was lower than the Regional Tas. average, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (37.2%) or renters (27.0%). The median mortgage payment of $1,379 per month was higher than the Regional Tas. average of $1,274, while the median weekly rent of $280 was also higher than the Regional Tas.
average of $250. Nationally, Huonville's monthly mortgage payments are well below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are much lower than the national figure of $375.
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Huonville counted 1,135 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,266 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 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 71.4%, consisting of couples with children at 26.1%, couples without children at 29.5%, and single parent households at 13.8%. The remaining 28.6% are non-family households, which are mostly single-person households at 26.6% along with group houses at 2.5%. The average household size is 2.4 residents, which is slightly larger than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.
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19.1% of adults in Huonville hold a university qualification, including 13.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 29.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 566 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 912 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment in the region shows room for growth, with 19.1% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 13.4%, with postgraduate qualifications at 3.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.5%) and certificates (29.3%). Enrolment rates are high, with 27.3% of local residents actively participating in formal study. This student population includes 10.9% in primary school, 7.7% in high school, and 2.7% enrolled in higher education.
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Getting around Huonville means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 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.
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61.8% of residents in Huonville report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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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Local health statistics compiled by AreaSearch on chronic illness and mortality indicate notable health issues in the area, affecting both youth and elderly populations, while the percentage of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 48% (~1,607 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 11.6 and 11.3% of the community respectively, while 61.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.0% in Regional Tas. Chronic condition rates among working-age residents are elevated.
People aged 65 and over make up 22.1% of the population (739 people), which is lower than the Regional Tas. proportion of 24.9%. The health profiles of local seniors mirror the trends seen in the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Huonville is largely Australian-born, at 86.9% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.2%) and Australian (32.6%). 7.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity indicators are lower than average, with citizens representing 89.2% of residents, Australian-born individuals representing 86.9%, and English-only speakers representing 95.2% of households. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 39.6% of the population. Hinduism shows the most notable overrepresentation at 1.4% of the population, compared to 1.1% in Regional Tas. The three most common ancestral backgrounds are English (34.2%), Australian (32.6%), and Australian Aboriginal (7.0%). Other European ancestries show differences compared to the wider region, with Dutch heritage making up 1.5% of the local population (compared to 1.7% regionally), Welsh heritage at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%), and German heritage at 3.6% (compared to 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Huonville is 41. 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 41 in Huonville is lower than the Regional Tas. average of 45, but higher than the national median of 38. The local demographics show a strong presence of 15 - 24 year-olds (12.3%), while the 65 - 74 age bracket is smaller (11.3%) than in Regional Tas. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 7.0% to 8.2%, and the 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 11.2% to 12.3%, whereas the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 13.4% to 12.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 suggest major shifts in the local age profile, led by a 45% increase in the 45 to 54 cohort, which is expected to rise from 371 to 539 people (an increase of 167 people).
The combined age brackets from 65 upwards are expected to make up 53% of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the community, while the 55 to 64 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Huonville
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 | 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 — 100 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,002 at the 2021 Census → 3,348 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 (SAL60285). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.