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Kapunda has an estimated 3,402 residents, up from 2,947 at the 2021 Census — a change of 455 people, or 15.4%. Growth has averaged 2.6% a year over five years, faster than 85% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 75.0% of that increase. Density is about 41 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 ABS population releases for the wider region and new address details verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Kapunda has a calculated population of approximately 3,402 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 455 individuals (15.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,947 residents. This shift is deduced from a resident population of 3,400, calculated by AreaSearch using the most recent ABS ERP details from June 2025 alongside an extra 87 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With this population level, the density ratio stands at 40 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment for residents.
The 15.4% expansion rate in the suburb of Kapunda since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of SA (5.9%) as well as the SA4 territory, positioning it as a leading growth zone. Interstate migration was the main driver of population gains, supplying roughly 75.0% of the growth during recent timeframes, though other components like overseas arrivals and natural growth also registered positive trends. For each SA2 territory, AreaSearch uses demographic projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and for any years after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket from the SA State Government released in 2023 using 2021 data are utilized, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on these combined SA2 projections, the suburb of Kapunda is anticipated to expand by 823 persons by 2041, placing it in the top quartile of regional growth zones across the country and representing a total increase of 24.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
168 new dwellings have been approved in Kapunda over the past five years, an average of 33 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 10 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 30 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, 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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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records for the local area show that Kapunda average approximately 33 approved residential builds annually, totaling 168 projected dwellings over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 16 approvals recorded. Property values are supported by consistent demand, indicated by an average of 2.5 additional residents per dwelling annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25. The average construction value for new dwellings is $365,000, pointing to developer interest in higher-end, premium builds. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $22.1 million this financial year, pointing to a steady level of business development.
Kapunda shows construction activity per person that is 81.0% higher than the Rest of SA, offering more choices to purchasers despite a recent slowdown in building rates. This building rate is also significantly above the national benchmark, highlighting strong developer trust in the area. In addition, all recent residential starts have been detached houses, which preserves the low-density, traditional environment of the area and caters to families looking for space. The area currently records about 149 residents for every dwelling approval, indicating a growing local market. The suburb of Kapunda is projected to add 821 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. The current volume of construction appears to align well with this expected growth, encouraging balanced market dynamics and preventing sharp escalations in price.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kapunda, worth an estimated $782 million. 1 are already under construction and 4 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, environmental & disaster management and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 developments, and council planning schemes have a significant impact on local growth. AreaSearch has identified a single project expected to influence the local area. Notable initiatives include Kidman Rise, the Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy, the Robertstown Solar Project, and the SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program, with details provided on those expected to be most relevant.
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Barossa Lifestyle (Barossa Co-op Redevelopment)
A redevelopment project transforming the 'Barossa Home Living' building in Nuriootpa into 'Barossa Lifestyle', a modern retail store. The project aims to bring together top brands, diverse products, and enhance customer experience. Full completion is expected by June 2025.
Barossa Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy
The Barossa Council's 30-year Growth and Infrastructure Investment Strategy coordinates land use planning, infrastructure priorities and growth management across the Barossa while protecting the region's wine, food, tourism, heritage and lifestyle character. Council authorised the Phase 1 strategy on 18 March 2025 after consultation. Phase 1 focuses on residential infill in Nuriootpa, Tanunda and Angaston, infrastructure priorities and housing supply, while some tourism and employment proposals continue to Phase 2 investigations. The related Concordia Growth Area is now a major delivery focus after State Government finalisation of the Code Amendment and concept plan in September 2025, with infrastructure planning for about 12,000 homes and more than 30,000 residents over 30 years.
Sovereign Estate
A residential land release development in Tanunda offering various sized allotments for new homes within walking distance to the town centre and surrounded by vineyards.
Gembrook Estate
A significant premium land release master-planned community in Tanunda, offering spacious, title-ready allotments. It boasts panoramic views of the Barossa Ranges and is located near Faith Lutheran Private School, minutes from world-class wineries. Stages 1 and 2 are nearly sold out, with Stages 3 & 4 now available.
Kroemer Crossing Roundabout Upgrade
Improvement of safety and access at Kroemer's Crossing, Tanunda, by installing a roundabout to improve safety for all road users and allow greater freight access to surrounding businesses. This $6 million project was funded by the Australian and South Australian Governments, The Barossa Council, and Pernod Ricard Winemakers Pty Ltd.
La Vida Homes - Gembrook Estate Tanunda
Fixed-price, turn-key house and land packages by La Vida Homes within the Gembrook Estate master-planned community. Located on the outskirts of Tanunda in the heart of the Barossa Valley, offering 3-4 bedroom homes with modern open-plan living, built-in wardrobes, and outdoor entertaining spaces. Quality building with fixtures suited for families and investors seeking lifestyle and community in a premium wine region.
Barossa Rugby Precinct
A $5.166 million purpose-built rugby facility featuring gender-neutral changerooms, clubroom, dedicated rugby pitch with LED lighting providing 100 lux, commercial kitchen, bar space for 150 people, sheltered viewing deck, car parking, and internal roads. The facility supports rugby union, touch football, and primary school sporting programs. Officially opened in June 2024, the precinct accommodates three touch football pitches and has become the best rugby playing surface in South Australia. Designed by Dash Architects and built by Bishop Building.
Tanunda Recreation Park Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of Tanunda Recreation Park completed in March 2024 as part of The Big Project. The $10.6 million precinct redevelopment includes new 300-seat multi-purpose clubrooms with bar and spectator viewing, six gender-neutral changerooms, junior sports oval, cricket training nets, inclusive playground, LED sports lighting, widened main oval with improved playing surface, and extensive landscaping. Winner of the 2024 SANFL Football Facility of the Year award, the facility serves as a regional-level venue for football, cricket, netball, tennis and community events.The park hosted the 2024 Barossa, Light and Gawler Football and Netball grand finals and will host the 2025 Australian Country Cricket Championships.
1,581 residents of Kapunda are employed, from a labour force of 1,642. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 56.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,751, about 81% 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 local workforce consists of a balanced mix of industrial, manufacturing, white-collar, and blue-collar occupations, featuring an unemployment rate of only 3.7% and a yearly job growth rate of 5.5% based on AreaSearch figures compiled from regional statistics. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,581, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.7% below the Regional SA level of 5.5%. The labor participation rate of 56.4% is slightly below the Regional SA baseline of 58.4%. Census records indicate that a modest 8.1% of local workers operated from home, though this figure reflects some influence from COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Most working residents are employed in retail trade, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing is a notable local specialty, with a concentration that is 1.7 times the average across the region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is less common, employing 6.6% of the workforce in Kapunda compared to 14.5% across Regional SA. Comparing the number of working residents to local job positions suggests that nearby employment opportunities are somewhat limited. According to AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader area, employment rose by 5.5% while the total labor force grew by 5.2% during the 12 months leading to March 2026, causing a decline in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Regional SA saw employment grow by 1.2%, the labor force expand by 2.6%, and unemployment rise by 1.4 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional context for potential future trends in Kapunda. These projections for five and ten-year horizons were compared with local employment patterns to estimate future changes. Across the nation, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these industry trends to the local workforce mix suggests employment in Kapunda will rise by 5.2% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, using a simple weighting method that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kapunda is $1,140 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $625 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,966 a year against an average of $50,690. 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 ATO postcode data from AreaSearch released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Kapunda earn a median income of $43,966 and an average of $50,690. These figures are lower than the national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $48,920 and an average of $58,933 for Regional SA. Adjusting these numbers by a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since financial year 2023 results in estimated figures of $48,437 for the median and $55,845 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that individual, household, and family income levels in Kapunda are positioned between the 9th and 15th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 29.0% of earners who make between $400 - 799 weekly (representing 986 residents), differing from the broader regional trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the largest at 27.5%. Although housing costs are low, with residents keeping 86.8% of their earnings, the total disposable income for the area sits at the 13th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kapunda had 1,233 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $246 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,127 a month. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Based on the most recent Census, the local housing mix consisted of 94.5% standalone houses and 5.5% other options such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to Regional SA which has 88.5% houses and 11.5% other residences. The home ownership rate stood at 41.0%, matching the Regional SA average, with remaining residents holding a mortgage (39.5%) or renting (19.5%). The median mortgage repayment of $1,127 per month was lower than the Regional SA average of $1,153, while the median weekly rent was $246, compared to $220 across Regional SA.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
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Kapunda counted 1,233 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,423 today, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 33% 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 65.5% of all households, consisting of couples without children at 31.2%, couples with children at 21.7%, and single parent households at 11.5%. The remaining 34.5% are non-family households, which includes lone person households at 32.5% and group households at 2.4%. The median household occupancy of 2.3 individuals is equal to the Regional SA average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.8% of adults in Kapunda hold a university qualification, including 9.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 31.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 900 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 984 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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Higher education levels are low, with the proportion of residents holding university qualifications (12.8%) sitting well below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for local educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.5%, with graduate diplomas at 1.7% and postgraduate credentials at 1.6%. Technical and trade qualifications are highly represented, with 41.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 31.8%. A significant 23.7% of local residents are enrolled in studies, including 10.2% attending primary school, 6.4% in high school, and 2.6% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kapunda means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 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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57.9% of residents in Kapunda report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 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 chronic health conditions point to notable health challenges for Kapunda, with common conditions present in both young and old cohorts, and the rate of private health insurance coverage is low at 47% of the local population (around 1,602 people) compared to the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues in the area, affecting 11.9% and 10.3% of the population respectively. Meanwhile, 57.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.5% in Regional SA. The working-age population faces clear health struggles, with elevated rates of long-term illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 29.1% of the population (representing 989 people), which is higher than the 27.1% average for Regional SA. Senior health outcomes present challenges, with national comparative metrics closely matching the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kapunda is largely Australian-born, at 86.5% of residents, with 2.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.0%) and Australian (30.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is below the national average, with 86.5% of residents born in Australia, 92.8% holding citizenship, and 98.0% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 44.1% of the population. A notable statistical comparison is Judaism, which is recorded at no residents, matching the no residents rate across Regional SA. The most common parental ancestries reported are English at 33.0%, Australian at 30.7%, and German at 10.4%. There are minor differences in other heritages compared to the wider region, with Welsh ancestry representing 0.6% of residents (compared to 0.5% regionally), Polish representing 0.6% (compared to 0.4%), and Scottish representing 7.7% (compared to 7.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kapunda is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 21.2% 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 49, the suburb of Kapunda has a slightly older profile than Regional SA (47) and is significantly older than the national median of 38. Compared to Regional SA, there is a higher proportion of seniors aged 75 - 84 (10.7%) but fewer adults aged 45 - 54 (9.8%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket increased from 9.8% to 11.1% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 9.5% to 10.7%. In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.6% to 9.8% and the 55 to 64 group declined from 16.7% to 15.1%.
Projections for 2041 indicate key changes in the age profile of the suburb of Kapunda. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to increase by 74% (an addition of 270 people), rising from 364 to 635. The overall trend toward an older population is clear, with seniors aged 65+ making up 59% of the total growth. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 group is projected to remain stable, growing by just 3% (11 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kapunda
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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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 — 87 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,947 at the 2021 Census → 3,402 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 (SAL40666). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.