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Kensington (SA) has an estimated 1,933 residents, up from 1,808 at the 2021 Census — a change of 125 people, or 6.9%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 94.0% of that increase. That puts 3,647 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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As of Aug 2026, the population of the suburb of Kensington (SA) is estimated at around 1,933, drawing on broader ABS population updates and post-Census new address validations by AreaSearch. Compared to the 1,808 people recorded at the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 125 people (6.9%). This demographic adjustment is derived from an AreaSearch resident population estimate of 1,928 following the ABS June 2025 ERP release, alongside 30 validated new addresses added since the Census date. With a density ratio of 3,647 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Kensington (SA) ranks in the upper quartile of nationwide locations evaluated by AreaSearch.
Its 6.9% expansion since census trails the state figure (7.7%) by only 0.8 percentage points, highlighting solid underlying growth. Recent expansion was largely spurred by overseas migration, accounting for approximately 94.0% of total population increases. For SA2-level modeling, AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. Where SA2 data is unavailable or for periods post-2032, figures incorporate the SA State Government's Regional/LGA age-cohort projections, which were published in 2023 relying on 2021 data and adjusted through weighted population growth aggregation from LGA to SA2 tiers. Future demographic projections suggest the suburb of Kensington (SA) will experience growth exceeding the national statistical area median, gaining 300 persons by 2041 according to aggregated SA2 projections, which corresponds to an overall increase of 15.3% across the 16 years.
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Over the past five-year period, Kensington has seen no new homes approved, indicating that available development land is scarce and the locality is predominantly built out. In mature markets of this nature, limited opportunities for new construction typically support consistent demand for existing dwellings. Development volumes in Kensington track well behind Greater Adelaide benchmarks. A constrained supply of newly built residences generally reinforces buyer competition and pricing across established housing stock. Activity also falls below national levels, highlighting potential planning limitations alongside the mature nature of the local market.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kensington (SA), worth an estimated $965 million. 5 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, residential development 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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Strategic infrastructure projects, major works, and urban planning policies play a vital role in shaping local development. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to exert a direct impact on the locality. Surrounding projects of note include Glenside Development, The Parade Quarter, SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28, and O-Bahn City Access Project, with the following overview highlighting those of greatest local significance.
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Norwood Green
A $120 million master-planned mixed-use community at 100 Magill Road, Norwood, built on the former Caroma factory site. The precinct comprises 111 apartments across five seven-storey buildings and 33 townhouses, arranged around a communal village green. Ground-floor retail includes an ALDI supermarket, East End Cellars, cafes and specialty tenants. Designed by Tectvs architects and jointly developed by Buildtec Group and Catcorp. Final stage apartments are now available, with earlier stages completed and occupied.
Glenside by Cedar Woods
Masterplanned redevelopment of the former Glenside Hospital site into a residential community of about 1,200 homes, including apartments and townhomes, with retained heritage buildings, landscaped streets, community open space and links to the Adelaide Park Lands. Several apartment stages, including Banksia and Bloom stages, are complete, while Cedar Woods continues to deliver the remaining apartment precincts. A 2025 Planning and Design Code Amendment has increased permitted height in a localised north-west corner from 8 to 20 storeys, enabling up to about 200 additional homes, subject to future development application approval.
Osmond Terrace Mixed-Use Development
Proposed contemporary mixed-use development delivering 85 apartments with ground-floor retail and commercial spaces at 66-78 Osmond Terrace, opposite Norwood Oval in the inner-eastern Adelaide suburb of Norwood.
Trinity Valley Stormwater Drainage Upgrade
A multi-stage project involving the installation of new stormwater drainage infrastructure across St Morris, Trinity Gardens, Maylands, and Stepney. Designed to reduce flood risk, increase capacity for 1-in-100-year storm events, and utilise Council reserves for temporary stormwater detention. Stages 2 and 3 completed May 2024. Stages 1 and 4 are scheduled for 2025.
Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre Redevelopment
The $60 million redevelopment of the Payneham Memorial Swimming Centre into a state-of-the-art aquatic facility. It includes a 10-lane 50m outdoor pool, two indoor pools (learn to swim pool and 25m pool), a 14m high water slide, outdoor splash play area, new change rooms, a multi-purpose meeting room, and kiosk. Expected completion early 2026.
Hamilton Hill (former Magill Youth Training Centre, Woodforde)
Masterplanned community by Kite Projects on the former Magill Youth Training Centre site in Woodforde, delivering around 440 homes across house allotments, townhouses and apartments. All townhouses, apartments and house and land packages are now sold. The final stage, St Andrews, comprises 53 architecturally designed one and two bedroom apartments on the northern edge of the site opposite the six hectare Lewis Yarlupurka O'Brien Reserve; construction has commenced with Build Society appointed as builder. The development includes a landscaped reserve with an amphitheatre, native creeks and walking and cycling trails connecting to the adjacent Morialta Conservation Park.
Burnside Village Expansion
Major expansion of Burnside Village shopping center bringing luxury brands including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Coco Republic to Adelaide. Features premium retail spaces, dining precincts, and enhanced parking facilities in a $200 million redevelopment.
Norwood Oval Clubrooms and Members Facilities Redevelopment
Completed redevelopment of Norwood Oval, including the new two-storey Wolf Blass Community Centre, 180-seat members clubroom and function space, Premier's Bar, upgraded changerooms, umpire and away-team facilities, kiosk, toilets, merchandise outlet, renovated Sir Edwin Smith Stand, improved Woods Street entry and streetscape works. The project supports SANFL, AFLW, SANFLW and community football use.
1,128 residents of Kensington (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 1,153. Unemployment sits at 2.2%, with participation at 67.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% 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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Aggregated statistical area metrics from AreaSearch show that Kensington features a well-educated labor pool with substantial representation in professional services, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.2%, and estimated annual employment growth of 4.0%. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,128, with local unemployment sitting 1.7% lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 3.8%, while labor force participation closely matches Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census records show a moderate 17.1% of workers operating from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 lockdown conditions. Key industries employing local residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
Professional & technical roles represent a key area of concentration, holding an employment share 1.7 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, manufacturing accounts for only 3.5% of working residents, underperforming Greater Adelaide's 7.0%. Comparing the Census working population against the resident count indicates that despite local job options, a substantial portion of workers travel outside the suburb for employment. According to AreaSearch analysis of aggregated ABS and SALM data across broader areas, the 12 months to March 2026 saw employment rise by 4.0% and the labor pool expand by 3.7%, driving a 0.3 percentage point drop in the jobless rate. In comparison, Greater Adelaide posted a 4.2% lift in employment and a 4.0% gain in the labor force, with unemployment declining by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking demand can also be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 across five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with sector-level variance. Aligning these sectoral projections with Kensington's industry profile indicates expected local job growth of 7.1% over five years and 14.5% over ten years (noting this illustrative weighting extrapolation excludes local population modeling).
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Median household income in Kensington (SA) is $1,355 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $797 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,104 a year against an average of $75,736. The average runs 51% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 figures aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Kensington incomes sitting comfortably above the national standard. Local taxpayer median income reached $50,104 while the average was $75,736, relative to Greater Adelaide measures of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 10.17% since financial year 2023 generates updated March 2026 estimates of around $55,200 for the median and $83,438 for the average. At the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings positioned the area in the 49th percentile ($797 weekly), with household earnings falling into the 24th percentile.
The single largest income bracket consists of 496 residents (25.7%) taking home $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, comparable to the regional proportion of 31.8%. Financial disparity is evident, with 33.8% experiencing constrained resources alongside 20.9% earning high weekly wages. Housing cost burdens are notable, leaving 81.3% of residual income (21st percentile), while the SEIFA income assessment places Kensington in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kensington (SA) had 860 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 30% detached houses and 27% apartments. 24% are owned with a mortgage, 51% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,817 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, Kensington's residential makeup consisted of 29.8% standalone houses and 70.1% other dwelling formats such as semi-detached homes, units, and apartments, presenting a distinct contrast to Adelaide metro where houses represented 75.2% and other dwellings accounted for 24.9%. Outright ownership stood at 25.0%, trailing the metropolitan average, while 24.1% of properties carried a mortgage and 50.9% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage costs reached $1,817, exceeding the Adelaide metro benchmark of $1,562, whereas median weekly rent was $300 against the metropolitan rate of $320. On a national scale, mortgage commitments in Kensington remain below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kensington (SA) counted 860 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 919 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 88% of areas nationally, against 17% couples without children. 47% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family living arrangements account for 48.6% of households in Kensington, distributed among couples with children (19.5%), couples without children (17.3%), and single parent families (10.3%). Meanwhile, non-family setups represent 51.4% of homes, largely consisting of lone person households (46.8%) alongside group arrangements (4.1%). The typical household size sits at a median of 2.0 people, below the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
48.2% of adults in Kensington (SA) hold a university qualification, including 30.6% with a bachelor degree and 13.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 12.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 826 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,095 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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Residents in Kensington display high levels of academic qualifications, with 48.2% of individuals aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, outperforming both SA (25.7%) and Greater Adelaide (28.9%). This pronounced profile supports participation in knowledge-intensive sectors. By qualification type, bachelor degrees comprise 30.6%, postgraduate credentials make up 13.1%, and graduate diplomas account for 4.5%. Additionally, vocational training encompasses 21.9% of credentials for the population aged 15+, divided between certificates (12.4%) and advanced diplomas (9.5%). Formal study engagement is substantial across the suburb, with 28.9% of the population actively pursuing education. Enrolments are spread across tertiary programs (8.6%), primary schooling (8.0%), and secondary education (6.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Kensington (SA) reaches 8 stops on 26 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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 infrastructure in Kensington includes 8 operational bus stops connected to 26 separate routes that deliver a combined 1,284 trips each week. Access to transit is strong, with typical walking distances of 167 meters to the closest stop. Given the predominantly residential character of the suburb, outbound commuting prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 77% of journeys, followed by 11% using bus services and 6% travelling on foot. Household car availability stands at an average of 0.8 per dwelling, trailing regional averages. In addition, 17.1% of working residents performed their duties from home at the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.
Across the local transit network, services operate at an average rate of 183 daily trips, corresponding to roughly 160 trips per week for each stop.
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67.6% of residents in Kensington (SA) report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.9% 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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Analysis by AreaSearch regarding chronic illness and mortality indicators points to favorable health metrics in Kensington, with general rates of common conditions remaining low, though older and vulnerable cohorts align closer to national norms. Private health insurance coverage is notably elevated, held by approximately 57% of the local population (~1,100 people), exceeding the Greater Adelaide rate of 52.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses reported, affecting 9.0 and 8.8% of the community respectively, while 67.6% of residents reported having no diagnosed long-term health ailments, roughly in line with Greater Adelaide's 67.9%.
Residents under the age of 65 experience above-average health profiles. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.7% of the suburb (496 people), exceeding Greater Adelaide's 19.1%. While health indicators among elderly residents remain above average, their relative national standing is somewhat lower than that of younger cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
33.8% of Kensington (SA) residents were born overseas and 23.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.7%) and Australian (17.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Kensington exceeds that of most comparable markets, with 33.8% of residents born abroad and 23.5% using a non-English language at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 40.8% of the local population. Notably, Hinduism shows distinct overrepresentation locally, accounting for 5.1% of residents compared with 2.8% across Greater Adelaide. Regarding ancestral background based on parental birthplace, the leading cohorts in Kensington are English (27.7%), Australian (17.0%, falling below the wider regional figure of 22.8%), and Other (10.4%). Several specific ancestries also demonstrate higher local representation relative to the region: Korean background accounts for 1.5% in Kensington (vs 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan background comprises 0.7% (vs 0.2%), and Italian ancestry stands at 6.3% (vs 5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kensington (SA) is 43. 27.9% 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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Demographic indicators show Kensington has a noticeably older demographic balance than Greater Adelaide. Under updated estimates to August 2026, retiree and senior age brackets (65+) constitute 25.7% of the population, compared to 19.1% across Greater Adelaide, whereas children and younger demographics (0 - 24) make up 24.7% against a regional benchmark of 29.0%. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 43, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 4 years higher than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 recorded at that Census, while the Australian median was 38.
Post-Census trends show senior cohorts increasing from 24.1% of the populace to an estimated 25.7%. By 2041, retirees and elderly demographics are projected to generate the largest numerical gain, rising by 158 (32%) to reach 655.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kensington (SA)
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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,808 at the 2021 Census → 1,933 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 (SAL40677). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.