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Jamboree Heights has an estimated 3,285 residents, up from 3,141 at the 2021 Census — a change of 144 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. That puts 2,857 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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The suburb of Jamboree Heights is estimated to have a population of around 3,285 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 144 people (4.6%) from the 2021 Census count of 3,141 people. The updated resident population of 3,285 was derived by AreaSearch through validation of new addresses and analysis of the latest ERP data release by the ABS dated June 2025. At a density of 2,856 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks in the upper quartile compared to national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 4.6% growth since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area increase of 3.0%, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader.
Overseas migration accounted for approximately 71.0% of the population gains in recent periods, serving as the main driver of expansion. AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 district, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the starting point. In instances where SA2 regions lack this coverage, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 (using 2021 data) are applied. These state-level projections lack breakdowns by age bracket; consequently, AreaSearch distributes growth weightings across age groups based on the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 data). Looking at demographic trends, projections point to a contraction in the overall residency, with the population predicted to fall by 337 individuals by 2041 under this approach. Conversely, expansion is expected within particular age cohorts, led by the 75 to 84 bracket, which is forecast to increase by 72 individuals. Details regarding age brackets are available in the corresponding section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Based on AreaSearch examinations of ABS building consent statistics distributed from regional data, the suburb of Jamboree Heights has averaged roughly 3 approved residential dwellings per year. This yields an estimated 18 approved dwellings over the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and 1 during the current FY-26 period. With an average of 5.6 additional residents per year per constructed home over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping new supply, which commonly exerts upward pressure on residential values and intensifies homebuyer competition, while newly constructed homes average an estimated value of $450,000, showing that builders are focusing on the higher-end market with premium homes.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $1.1 million this financial year, pointing to a predominantly residential orientation. Compared to the broader Greater Brisbane region, the suburb of Jamboree Heights displays slightly elevated development volumes (23.0% higher than the regional average per resident over the 5 year timeframe), which offers buyers options while helping sustain existing property values, even though construction starts have declined recently. This level is also below the nationwide average, reflecting the mature nature of the locality and implying potential planning constraints. Furthermore, new building activity has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the classic low-density suburban landscape and catering to families seeking space. The area records approximately 1309 individuals for every approved residential project, highlighting an established market. Faced with stable or shrinking population projections, the suburb of Jamboree Heights might see eased housing demand, creating favorable buying opportunities.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 48 current infrastructure and development projects close to Jamboree Heights, worth an estimated $18.5 billion. 8 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and retail. 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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Developments in public infrastructure, major initiatives, and local zoning policies heavily impact regional property performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 major projects that are anticipated to affect this locality. Key developments include the planning phase of the Centenary Motorway Upgrade, the retirement village at McLeod Country Golf Club, the mixed-use commercial build at Darra, and the Connectwest Industrial Park, with the following list detailing those of primary significance.
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Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct
Cinema, dining and entertainment precinct extension to Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre including 6-storey building with cinema, community use and retail tenancies. Features additional gross floor area including multi-screen cinema, gym, dining and entertainment precinct, and rebuilt community centre. Designed by Blight Raynor.
Verandah Estate
Newest residential estate in Seventeen Mile Rocks featuring contemporary homes on large blocks (875sqm+) surrounded by trees and nature. Estate includes building covenants ensuring homes are designed in harmony with natural environment. Features permanent ridge top reserve and bushwalking tracks to Rocks Riverside Park.
Darra Mixed-Use Development
Five-storey mixed-use proposal across two buildings on a 1,707sqm triangular site. Ground floor for eight retail shops, two offices and a food and drink outlet, with caretaker accommodation above select shops. Upper levels include rooming accommodation and 12 residential units with a basement providing about 31 car spaces. Application is in progress with Brisbane City Council (Code assessable, Stage/Decision: Referral).
Darra Mixed-Use Commercial
A mixed-use development featuring 9 buildings and 56 units. The development will showcase a mix of industrial, showroom, office, and storage spaces.
Arabella Townhomes
Arabella is a residential development of 170 three and four-bedroom double-storey townhomes adjacent to protected bushland in Oxley, Brisbane. The master-planned project features resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, barbecue area, and resident lounge.
Middle Park Intersection Upgrade (Eumong Street/Riverhills Road)
A $1.7 million project by Brisbane City Council to upgrade the intersection of Eumong Street and Riverhills Road to combat congestion and reduce travel times.
Songbird Terraces, Oxley
Songbird Terraces is the final residential precinct within the Songbird Oxley master plan, featuring a collection of 34 bespoke 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses. The project offers luxury amenities, including a heated swimming pool, landscaped gardens, and a cafe, creating a tranquil and connected village lifestyle in Oxley.
Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Rebel Sport Extension
Internal amalgamation of existing retail tenancies and extension to accommodate new 1,418sqm Rebel Sport store. Involves removal of part of existing food court and repurposing of 9 tenancies with new loading dock and facade amendments.
1,615 residents of Jamboree Heights are employed, from a labour force of 1,711. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, with participation at 65.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,680, about 82% 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 Jamboree Heights displays a highly qualified labor force, strong representation in key public service fields, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%, derived from AreaSearch statistical area compilations. In March 2026, 1,615 local residents were employed, representing an unemployment rate 1.3% higher than the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%, while workforce participation is notably lower at 65.3% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%. Census figures indicate that a moderate 20.9% of working residents performed their duties from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.
The major employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The suburb shows a strong concentration in education & training, holding an employment share that is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services are underrepresented, employing only 5.4% of local workers compared to 6.7% in Greater Brisbane. The heavily residential suburb seems to provide few local employment options, as shown by the comparison of Census workers to the resident population. Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics combined from broader regional units, the labor force declined by 2.6% over the 12 months ending March 2026, while total employment fell by 2.9%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. This divergence from Greater Brisbane is highlighted by the city's 3.2% rise in employment, 3.4% labor force growth, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in the suburb of Jamboree Heights. These predictions, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the pace of growth varies widely by industry sector. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local employment profile indicates that employment in the suburb of Jamboree Heights is set to grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years (note that this represents a direct weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Jamboree Heights is $2,049 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $875 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,229 a year against an average of $69,357. 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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The suburb of Jamboree Heights shows a median taxpayer income of $55,229 and an average of $69,357 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is slightly above average nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $61,503 (median) and $77,236 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Jamboree Heights cluster around the 65th percentile nationally.
The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 36.5% of the community (1,199 individuals), reflecting patterns seen regional levels where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. Housing accounts for 13.9% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 72nd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Jamboree Heights had 1,112 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,816 a month. Rent absorbs 20.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. 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 housing stock in the suburb of Jamboree Heights, as recorded in the most recent Census, consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and none of other options (duplexes, apartments, or alternative structures), compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings in metropolitan Brisbane. At the same time, owner-occupancy rates in the suburb of Jamboree Heights were significantly higher than the Brisbane metro average at 31.9%, while the remaining properties were either under mortgage (44.7%) or occupied by tenants (23.4%). The median monthly housing loan payment in the locality was below the metropolitan Brisbane benchmark at $1,816, whereas the median weekly rental cost was documented at $420, compared to Brisbane metropolitan metrics of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Jamboree Heights are lower than the Australian baseline of $1,863, while rental costs sit substantially above the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Jamboree Heights counted 1,112 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 79.0%, which is split among couples raising children at 38.6%, couples without children at 27.7%, and single parents with children at 11.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 21.0%, consisting of individuals living alone at 17.7% and group homes making up 3.1% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.8 individuals exceeds the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.8% of adults in Jamboree Heights hold a university qualification, including 22.7% with a bachelor degree and 8.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 88% of areas nationally. A further 22.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 924 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,106 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 rates (34.8%) falling considerably below the broader SA4 average of 47.4%. This represents both a hurdle and a chance for tailored schooling programs. Undergraduate degrees are the most common at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate study (8.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational capabilities are prominent, with 33.8% of residents aged 15+ holding professional trade qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (22.6%). Participation in schooling is remarkably high, with 28.9% of the population enrolled in an educational program. This comprises 11.0% in primary schooling, 6.9% in high schools, and 5.4% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Jamboree Heights reaches 8 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 500 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit assessment indicates 8 active transit stops are situated within the suburb of Jamboree Heights, consisting of bus services. These stops connect to 6 different routes, which handle a combined 503 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 240 meters from their closest transit stop. Being a primarily residential area, most working residents travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel choice at 85%, followed by train travel at 5%. Average household vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 cars.
Approximately 20.9% of the workforce worked from home (2021 Census; this might reflect temporary conditions during the pandemic). Service frequency averages 71 journeys daily across all available routes, which equates to roughly 62 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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71.0% of residents in Jamboree Heights report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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The suburb of Jamboree Heights records favorable health patterns, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and long-term illness rates, with the occurrence of common medical conditions being quite low among both younger and older generations, while private medical coverage is relatively high, covering roughly 55% of the community (~1,796 individuals). The most frequent health diagnoses locally were mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 8.3 and 7.7% of citizens, respectively, while 71.0% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Residents under 65 exhibit better health profiles than the wider average.
The suburb of Jamboree Heights has 17.5% of its community aged 65 and over (574 individuals), which is higher than the 15.1% recorded in Greater Brisbane. Senior citizen health outcomes are above average, with national performance metrics aligning closely with the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
34.9% of Jamboree Heights residents were born overseas and 27.1% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 75% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (24.1%) and Australian (20.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Jamboree Heights is more culturally diverse than most local property markets, with 27.1% of the community speaking a non-English language at home and 34.9% of residents born abroad. The primary religion in the suburb of Jamboree Heights is Christianity, representing 46.1% of the population. The most prominent disproportionate representation is found in Buddhism, which accounts for 4.3% of the community compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at ancestral roots (parents' country of birth), the three largest heritages in the suburb of Jamboree Heights are English at 24.1%, Australian at 20.6%, and Other at 11.5%.
There are also distinct variations in the proportions of other ethnic backgrounds: Vietnamese is significantly overrepresented at 2.9% of the local population (compared to 0.8% across the region), New Zealanders represent 1.1% (compared to 1.0%), and Samoans account for 0.8% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Jamboree Heights is 37. 24.1% 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 37 years, the suburb of Jamboree Heights closely matches the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and is near the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Jamboree Heights has a higher proportion of residents in the 35 - 44 age range (16.7%) but a lower share of 25 - 34 year-olds (12.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 4.0% to 6.6% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 10.2% to 11.3%.
In contrast, the 25 to 34 age bracket declined from 14.6% to 12.8% and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 9.9% to 8.5%. Age modeling suggests the local demographic mix will change significantly by 2041. The 85+ cohort shows the most rapid projected growth at 100%, adding 62 residents to reach 125. Older residents (65+) are expected to account for 100% of the population increase, highlighting clear aging trends. Meanwhile, the 65 to 74 and 45 to 54 cohorts are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Jamboree Heights
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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,141 at the 2021 Census → 3,285 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 (SAL31428). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.