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Kialla has an estimated 9,919 residents, up from 8,667 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,252 people, or 14.4%. Growth has averaged 3.4% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. 328 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 69.0% of that increase. That puts 158 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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Demographic updates from the ABS for the surrounding district alongside new address verifications by AreaSearch indicate that the suburb of Kialla has an estimated population of 9,919 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 1,252 people (14.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, when 8,667 people were counted. This upward movement is derived from an Estimated Resident Population figure of 9,879 following the ABS June 2025 release, combined with 328 validated new addresses recorded since the Census. In terms of population density, the suburb of Kialla registers 157 persons per square kilometer, offering generous space per resident along with scope for future expansion.
The suburb of Kialla outpaced both its broader SA4 region (1.1%) and the SA3 area with its 14.4% expansion since the 2021 Census, standing out as a local growth pacesetter. Net interstate movement served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 69.0% of all population increases in recent times, supplemented by positive inflows from overseas migration and natural increase. Projections compiled by the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline are utilised across SA2 locations, while areas lacking coverage draw upon 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA figures adjusted via weighted aggregation methods. Age-specific expansion rates derived from these aggregations are applied forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated shifts, the suburb of Kialla is tracking toward top-decile expansion among non-metropolitan Australian communities, with aggregated SA2-level figures projecting a gain of 7,850 persons to 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 78.7% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
641 new dwellings have been approved in Kialla over the past five years, an average of 128 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 13 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 114 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 104, broadly in line with 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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An evaluation of ABS residential building approvals across statistical areas shows Kialla averaging approximately 128 annual home approvals, accumulating 641 approved dwellings across the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 104 recorded in FY-25 to date. Solid buyer appetite is highlighted by an influx of 2.7 people per year for every newly built residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with prospective dwellings carrying an average construction value of $485,000. Meanwhile, commercial project approvals reached $480,000 within the current financial year, underlining a predominantly residential focus in local planning.
Per capita residential construction volume in Kialla exceeds the Rest of Vic. benchmark by 80.0%, providing expanded options for purchasers despite a moderating pace in recent periods. Building volumes remain well above nationwide standards, demonstrating considerable builder confidence. Detached houses account for 95.0% of recent construction while townhouses and apartments make up 5.0%, preserving a spacious neighborhood feel centered on family dwellings. Recording around 115 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical features of an expanding residential precinct. Long-range forecasts indicate Kialla is slated to expand by 7,810 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at current levels, new residential completions may trail demographic growth, likely heightening market competition and supporting home values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kialla
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kialla, worth an estimated $1.84 billion. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.38 billion. 18 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Strategic civic planning, local infrastructure investments, and key development projects play a central role in shaping regional momentum. AreaSearch has pinpointed 22 notable initiatives expected to influence the community, featuring key undertakings such as Kialla Lakes Estate, Kialla West Growth Corridor, River Road West Subdivision - Stage 1, and Shepparton's Premier Development Site - 7880 Goulburn Valley Highway.
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Sanctuary Park Estate
Boutique residential estate development located in the heart of Kialla, adjoining the Kialla Lakes precinct. Characterised by tree-lined streets, picturesque views integrated with surrounding landscapes, and an informal network of parklands. Multi-stage development with new stages including the 'Bolzonello Release' and development planned up to Stage 8.
Kialla West Primary School Kindergarten
Construction of a new two-room kindergarten at Kialla West Primary School for up to 66 children as part of Victoria's Kindergarten on a School Site program. The facility is scheduled to open in Term 1, 2027 and will be operated by Goulburn Region Preschool Association, supporting smoother transition into primary school and easier family drop-offs.
Seven Creeks Estate
Master planned residential estate in Kialla adjoining Seven Creeks and the Goulburn River bushland. The development includes approximately 500 residential lots, extensive open space, wetlands and parklands. The final Stage 21 is actively being marketed with Cormorant Reserve under development and the final lots progressing following title issue.
Kialla Lakes Estate
Award-winning masterplanned residential estate spanning over 35 years of development, widely regarded as one of the most successful regional Victorian estates. Developed by Kavant Nominees, the estate features three lakes, wetlands, parks, over 7km of walking and cycling paths, and a display home village. More than 1,200 lots have been sold across 46+ stages, with new stages continuing to be released. Community infrastructure includes the opened St Annes College, proximity to Riverside Plaza shopping complex, and the expanding Emerald Bank tourist precinct.
River Road West Subdivision - Stage 1
Small scale residential subdivision development on River Road West. Early stage planning for conventional residential lots with standard infrastructure requirements. Part of the broader residential growth in the Kialla area responding to housing demand.
Shepparton's Premier Development Site - 7880 Goulburn Valley Highway
Positioned in the Kialla Lakes Estate and Airport precinct, this is an outstanding opportunity for developers to secure a commercial site at the Southern entrance to Shepparton with 252 meters of Goulburn Valley Highway frontage. The site offers huge scope and potential under its Commercial 2 Zoning.
Kialla West Growth Corridor
The Kialla West Growth Corridor is a major residential precinct structure plan (PSP) covering approximately 271 hectares. Rezoned to Urban Growth Zone in 2024, it is being co-facilitated by the Greater Shepparton City Council and Villawood Properties. The project will deliver an estimated 2,019 dwellings, a local activity centre, a central spine road, and significant open space including six local parks and a stormwater management system.
River Road Kialla Intersection Upgrade
Proposed construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of River Road and the Goulburn Valley Highway, Kialla, to improve safety, increase traffic efficiency and strengthen freight and flood resilience as part of the Greater Shepparton Road Network Resilience Package. As of 2026 the project remains an advocacy priority seeking Victorian Government funding and has not yet entered construction.
5,138 residents of Kialla are employed, from a labour force of 5,234. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 67.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% 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 8,151, 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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Kialla possesses an adept labor pool with strong participation in critical service industries, an unemployment rate standing at 1.8%, and estimated year-on-year employment growth of 2.8% according to statistical aggregations. By March 2026, working residents numbered 5,138, holding the jobless rate 1.9% under the Regional Vic. mark of 3.7%, while the participation rate reached a heightened 67.6% relative to 61.1% in Regional Vic.. According to Census figures, 10.8% of the local workforce engaged in remote work, a figure influenced by prevailing pandemic measures. Key sectors employing local workers include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Conversely, the agriculture, forestry & fishing industry represents a comparatively small share at 4.4% of local workers, compared with 7.5% across Regional Vic.. A comparison of resident headcount against Census workplace numbers suggests that local job positions remain somewhat constrained within the immediate boundaries. Statistical analysis of SALM and ABS metrics indicates that in the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 2.8% alongside a 3.5% rise in the total labor force, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Conversely, across Regional Vic., job numbers declined by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and unemployment dropped by 0.2 percentage points. Five and ten-year national employment trajectories published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 project overall nationwide workforce gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variances across industry categories. Weighting these sectoral paths against Kialla's current industry composition indicates potential local employment increases of 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.
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Median household income in Kialla is $1,998 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $846 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,180 a year against an average of $64,272. 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 for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Kialla below the national standard. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $52,180 and an average income of $64,272, compared to $50,954 and $62,728 across Regional Vic.. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of roughly $57,200 for median earnings and $70,455 for the average. Based on 2021 Census data, overall income levels sit near the 61st percentile nationally, with 37.9% of residents (3,759 individuals) falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, compared to 30.3% regionally.
Household purchasing capacity remains resilient with 88.4% of earnings retained post-housing expenses, positioning the area within the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kialla had 2,858 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 50% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock was heavily oriented toward separate houses at 95.8%, with semi-detached houses, units, and other formats accounting for 4.2%, whereas Regional Vic. recorded 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwelling types. Full home ownership stood at 38.3%, trailing the regional level, with remaining residences occupied under a mortgage (49.7%) or rental agreement (12.0%). Typical monthly mortgage installments reached $1,625 and weekly rents were $380, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,430 and $285 respectively. Relative to Australian averages, local monthly mortgage obligations sit lower than the national figure of $1,863, whereas weekly rents surpass the $375 national mark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kialla counted 2,858 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,271 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 17% 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 constitute 81.6% of local households, with couples with children representing 41.7%, couples without children making up 30.5%, and single parent arrangements comprising 8.7%. Non-family living situations represent the remaining 18.4%, including 16.8% single occupant homes and 1.6% shared group houses. The typical household size stands at 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.4 average seen across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
22.4% of adults in Kialla hold a university qualification, including 15.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.5% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 597 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,000 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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Tertiary attainment rates present a development area, as 22.4% of residents hold university qualifications compared to the broader Victorian benchmark of 33.4%. Looking at higher education levels, bachelor degrees account for 15.3%, graduate diplomas 3.6%, and postgraduate degrees 3.5%. Technical qualifications are widely held, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (24.5%). A significant 30.9% of local residents are actively pursuing formal study. Primary education accounts for 12.1% of residents, secondary schooling engages 9.1%, and tertiary courses involve 2.8%.
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Public transport in Kialla reaches 26 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 120 services a week. The typical home sits about 620 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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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The local transit network comprises 26 active public transport stops operating across 2 designated routes, delivering 117 total passenger services each week. Commuter access is somewhat constrained, with residents situated an average distance of 619 meters from their closest boarding point. Given the residential makeup, outward commuting is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 97% of travel. Households maintain an average of 1.9 vehicles, tracking above regional norms, while 10.8% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census period. Transit schedules provide an average of 16 daily services across the entire network, which translates to roughly 4 weekly departures per individual transit stop.
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70.7% of residents in Kialla report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Health indicators across the community generally align with broader nationwide averages according to AreaSearch evaluations of general health and mortality metrics. Chronic health conditions remain infrequent among the overall populace, although elevated rates appear within older vulnerable groups, while private health insurance adoption slightly exceeds standard SA2 levels at roughly 52% of the population (~5,183 people). Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent reported conditions, diagnosed in 8.2 and 7.7% of residents respectively, whereas 70.7% of the populace reported being free of chronic illnesses compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Working-age inhabitants display robust health metrics with minimal chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 17.6% of the population (1,745 people), below the Regional Vic. proportion of 24.0%, and while senior wellness indicators show some challenges, they compare favorably against nationwide senior baselines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kialla is largely Australian-born, at 82.1% of residents, with 20.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (26.5%) and English (26.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The locality demonstrates notable cultural breadth, with 17.9% of residents born abroad and 20.8% communicating in a language other than English in the home. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 50.2% of the population. Individuals identifying with Other faiths comprise 4.8% of the community, standing well above the 0.8% share recorded across Regional Vic.. Regarding parental heritage, the most common reported ancestries are Australian at 26.5%, English at 26.4%, and Other at 11.2%, which materially exceeds the 4.7% regional mark. Distinct representations are also apparent across specific communities, with Italian background accounting for 7.9% (compared to 2.9% across the region), Macedonian at 0.5% (against 0.2%), and Samoan at 0.3% (against 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kialla is 38. 24.3% 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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Compared to Regional Vic., the demographic distribution in the suburb of Kialla skews toward younger cohorts. Estimates through August 2026 record 34.2% of the population in the 0 - 24 age bracket compared to 28.5% across Regional Vic., while seniors aged 65+ make up 17.6% versus 24.0% regionally. The median age remains at 38, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 5 years lower than the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census. Meanwhile, the 45 - 64 age bracket decreased from 24.2% at the Census to an estimated 22.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the 25 - 44 cohort is expected to see the strongest growth, adding 2,374 residents (93%) to reach 4,923.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kialla
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 11 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 Aug 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 — 328 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (8,667 at the 2021 Census → 9,919 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 (SAL21340). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.