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Jindalee (Qld) has an estimated 5,485 residents, up from 5,320 at the 2021 Census — a change of 165 people, or 3.1%. That puts 1,973 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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According to evaluations of regional ABS demographic releases and post-Census address validations conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Jindalee (Qld) records an estimated population of around 5,485 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 165 people (3.1%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 5,320 people. This adjustment stems from the resident count of 5,485 determined by AreaSearch after assessing address validations following the Census date alongside the ABS ERP release from June 2025. This population density stands at 1,973 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the typical national benchmark evaluated by AreaSearch.
Outpacing the 3.0% expansion recorded across the broader SA3 area, the 3.1% rise in the suburb of Jindalee (Qld) since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional frontrunner in expansion. Recent expansion has been primarily underpinned by overseas migration, accounting for approximately 79.0% of net population additions. Projections published in 2024 using 2022 baseline figures by the ABS/Geoscience Australia are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage or extending past post-2032 horizons, Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2023 relying on 2021 benchmarks are implemented. Because these state forecasts lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportionate weighting matching the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) across each age cohort where required. Under this framework of shifting demographics, the suburb of Jindalee (Qld) is projected to experience a net population contraction of 489 persons by 2041. In contrast to this overall drop, particular age brackets will expand, headed by the 85 and over cohort with an expected gain of 120 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
21 new dwellings have been approved in Jindalee (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 3.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 21 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 19% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 90, running ahead of 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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AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building permits derived from statistical areas indicates that Jindalee has averaged roughly 4 newly approved residences per year, accumulating to an estimated 21 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 90 approvals have been lodged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the area recorded an average of only 0.5 incoming residents per year for each newly constructed home, demonstrating that residential supply matches or exceeds local demand, thereby enhancing options for buyers and creating room for growth beyond forecast levels. Concurrently, anticipated construction costs for new dwellings average $579,000, which sits higher than regional benchmarks and points to a focus on premium builds.
On the commercial front, $5.9 million in development consents has been logged during this financial year, pointing to modest commercial activity. Per capita residential building approvals in Jindalee exceed Greater Brisbane by 135.0%, expanding available options for home seekers. Recent approvals comprise 19.0% detached houses and 81.0% attached dwellings. This emphasis on medium-to-high density formats introduces more accessible price tiers, catering to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizing households. Such figures contrast sharply with the established residential fabric (presently 96.0% houses), signaling a tightening supply of greenfield sites while aligning with shifting lifestyle demands and price considerations. With approximately 119 people per dwelling approval, the precinct retains low density market characteristics. Given that demographic forecasts point toward a steady or declining resident count, Jindalee is anticipated to experience softer housing demand pressures, creating advantageous conditions for prospective buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Jindalee (Qld)
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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 Jindalee (Qld), worth an estimated $120 million. A further 27 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $25.5 billion. 4 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and business parks & technology hubs. 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 projects, major works, and urban planning initiatives play a crucial role in shaping a suburb's trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 projects positioned to influence the area. Key developments comprise the Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct, Sinnamon Village Precinct Expansion, Centenary Bridge Upgrade, and Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning, with primary focus on those listed below.
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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.
Sinnamon Village Precinct Expansion
Comprehensive aged care and retirement living community expansion at 620 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road. The project includes the 144-bed Dovetree residential aged care facility and the Rosemount Retirement Community (Madden and Tynan buildings) featuring 120 independent living apartments, along with allied health, wellness centres, a hydrotherapy pool, and community amenities. The final stage (Tynan) reached full occupancy in late 2024.
Centenary Bridge Upgrade
The Centenary Bridge Upgrade in Australia entails constructing a new three-lane bridge, refurbishing the current bridges for southbound traffic, and enhancing active transport facilities.
Darra Mixed-Use Commercial
Darra Mixed-Use Commercial is a 56-unit strata industrial and business precinct spread across nine buildings. Delivered by Prekaro Projects, the development provides versatile warehouse, showroom, commercial office, and storage tenancies configured for light industrial and trade services. Construction is actively underway with practical completion anticipated in 2026.
Kenmore Roundabout Upgrade - Moggill Road and Brookfield Road
Transport and Main Roads planning study investigating improvements to the intersection of Moggill Road and Brookfield Road in Kenmore. Following community consultation rejecting complete roundabout signalisation, investigations focus on targeted safety, active transport, and corridor flow improvements. The project is managed by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.
42-50 Merlin Terrace Kenmore Residential Development
Development approval for multiple dwellings and townhouse residential development located along Merlin Terrace in Kenmore. The project delivers residential townhome/apartment housing with associated access infrastructure, private open space, and landscaping across the consolidated site. Planning assessment and approval was processed through Brisbane City Council development planning frameworks.
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.
2,861 residents of Jindalee (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 2,981. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 67.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Data aggregated across statistical areas by AreaSearch indicates that Jindalee features a well-educated labor pool, strong representation across professional services, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 2,861, while local unemployment sits 0.3% lower than the 4.3% mark observed in Greater Brisbane, and the labor participation rate registers at 67.1% (trailing the 70.1% Greater Brisbane benchmark). Census records indicate that 25.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, though this figure reflects conditions during Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Resident employment centers predominantly around professional & technical, education & training, along with health care & social assistance.
Education & training represents a distinct local specialty, commanding an employment share 1.4 times the regional proportion. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows a smaller footprint, employing 3.6% of workers versus 5.6% regionally. Although local workplaces are present, comparisons between Census figures for the working population and total residents show a substantial segment travels outside the immediate area for employment. AreaSearch's assessment of ABS and SALM figures across wider statistical geographies shows that over the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.7% alongside a 3.5% reduction in employment, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.8 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.4% rise in its workforce and 3.2% employment growth, with its unemployment rate edging up 0.1 percentage points. National labor projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements in Jindalee. These five- and ten-year forecasts have been applied against the local industry distribution to map prospective employment trajectories. Across the nation, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industry performance varies widely. Weighting these sectoral forecasts to Jindalee's workforce structure indicates prospective local employment growth of 6.9% across five years and 14.1% across ten years (this represents a baseline proportional model for demonstration and excludes localized population estimates).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Jindalee (Qld) is $2,357 a week (about $123,000 a year), with median personal income at $958 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,589 a year against an average of $76,210. 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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ATO records from financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, show that personal earnings in the suburb of Jindalee comfortably exceed countrywide averages. Taxpayers in the suburb of Jindalee report a median income of $60,589 alongside an average income of $76,210, outstripping the corresponding Greater Brisbane marks of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $67,472 (median) and $84,867 (average) as of March 2026. Findings from Census 2021 demonstrate that family, household, and individual earnings in Jindalee place within the 74th to 86th percentiles across the nation.
A breakdown of income distributions shows that 28.6% of residents (1,568 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional pattern where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Local affluence is further evidenced by the 38.9% earning more than $3,000 per week, fostering a strong environment for higher-end retail and services. Furthermore, households preserve 86.9% of their earnings once housing costs are paid, underscoring solid discretionary capacity and placing the area in the 8th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Jindalee (Qld) had 1,867 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,092 a month. Rent absorbs 19.9% 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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Data from the most recent Census shows that Jindalee's housing stock consisted of 95.5% houses and 4.6% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), compared to 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings in Brisbane metro. Outright property ownership in Jindalee reached 35.7%, substantially higher than metropolitan levels, with remaining homes either held under a mortgage (45.8%) or occupied by tenants (18.5%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,092 in Jindalee compared to the Brisbane metro baseline of $1,863, while weekly rent averaged $470 against the broader metro figure of $380.
Compared against national figures, mortgage costs in Jindalee significantly exceed the Australian benchmark of $1,863, with rental rates also well above the countrywide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Jindalee (Qld) counted 1,867 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, making up 83.0% of all households. This group includes couples with children (39.1%), couples without children (31.0%), and single parent families (11.9%). Meanwhile, non-family living arrangements account for the other 17.0%, composed of lone person households (14.9%) and group households (2.0%). The median household occupancy of 2.8 people surpasses the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.4% of adults in Jindalee (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 26.0% with a bachelor degree and 9.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 18.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 2,305 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,065 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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Academic credentials in Jindalee outpace broader regional and national measures, as 40.4% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile equips the local workforce effectively for knowledge-oriented sectors. By qualification type, bachelor degrees account for 26.0%, followed by postgraduate awards at 9.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. In addition, technical and trade training is widespread, with 29.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between certificates (18.3%) and advanced diplomas (11.5%). Engagement with schooling and study is extensive, with 30.0% of the population enrolled in an educational course.
Specifically, primary education represents 9.4%, secondary education encompasses 8.6%, and tertiary education captures 6.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Jindalee (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 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
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71.9% of residents in Jindalee (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 4.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 57.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality rates and the incidence of chronic ailments show robust general health across Jindalee, where common health conditions remain infrequent among both older and younger age groups, and private health cover is held by an elevated proportion of approximately 57% of the total population (~3,148 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent health concerns in the community, diagnosed in 7.7 and 6.9% of residents, respectively, while 71.9% indicated having no diagnosed medical conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age demographic demonstrates excellent vitality with limited chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.3% of the community (894 people), exceeding the 15.0% proportion across Greater Brisbane. Senior residents maintain strong wellness outcomes, aligning closely with national averages for the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
28.2% of Jindalee (Qld) residents were born overseas and 16.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.9%) and Australian (22.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Jindalee stands above typical suburban areas, with 16.4% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 28.2% having been born overseas. Christianity ranks as the leading religious affiliation, representing 49.2% of the local population. Buddhism displays the most pronounced concentration relative to regional trends, comprising 3.0% in Jindalee versus 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding heritage based on parents' birth countries, the primary ancestral backgrounds reported in Jindalee are English (26.9%), Australian (22.9%), and Irish (9.1%). Other cultural backgrounds display notable variations from regional baselines: Vietnamese accounts for 2.2% locally (versus 0.8% regionally), French represents 0.8% (versus 0.5%), and Welsh stands at 0.7% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Jindalee (Qld) is 39. 25.1% 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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Age distributions in Jindalee align closely with Greater Brisbane across all broad categories, showing a maximum deviation of 4.8 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 39 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 3 years above the Greater Brisbane Census benchmark of 36. Since the Census, the most noticeable movement occurred among children and young adults (0 - 24), expanding from 31.4% to an estimated 33.7% of the local population. Looking toward 2041, senior and retired demographics (65+) will drive future increases, gaining 123 residents (14%) to reach 1,017, whereas younger to middle-aged adults, as well as children and young adults, are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Jindalee (Qld)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 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 Jun 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,320 at the 2021 Census → 5,485 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31444). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.