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Kilsyth has an estimated 12,662 residents, up from 11,699 at the 2021 Census — a change of 963 people, or 8.2%. Growth has averaged 1.2% a year over five years. 334 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 1,357 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS demographic revisions across the surrounding region with 334 validated new addresses established post-Census, the suburb of Kilsyth registers an estimated resident count of 12,662 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 963 people (8.2%) relative to the 11,699 people recorded at the 2021 Census. The calculation stems from an estimated population base of 12,506 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside newly verified address data. Consequently, population density stands at 1,357 persons per square kilometer, outpacing the national benchmark across locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Furthermore, the suburb of Kilsyth outpaced the wider SA4 region (3.9%) with its 8.2% growth rate since the 2021 census. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 36.0% of recent population additions, with interstate movements and natural increase also registering positive gains. SA2-level geographic projections from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia release, using 2022 as a baseline, are incorporated into the AreaSearch methodology. In areas lacking this coverage, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections are adjusted using weighted aggregation from local government to statistical area levels, with cohort-specific rates applied uniformly from 2032 to 2041. Based on these aggregated demographic trajectories, the suburb of Kilsyth is slated for above-median growth relative to national statistical divisions, expanding by 2,416 persons to 2041 and capturing an overall increase of 17.9% throughout the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
404 new dwellings have been approved in Kilsyth over the past five years, an average of 80 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 77 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 47% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 80, 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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Examining ABS residential approval figures distributed across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch observes that Kilsyth averages approximately 80 new residential consents annually, tallying an estimated 404 homes across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 80 so far in FY-25. With a ratio of 1.8 new residents absorbed per new home across those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction and population demand remain balanced. The typical building value for new residences sits at $370,000, coming in below the regional norm and pointing toward greater construction affordability. In parallel, non-residential growth remains active, evidenced by $42.8 million in commercial building approvals lodged this financial year.
Recent residential building activity comprises 47.0% standalone houses alongside 53.0% attached dwellings. This shift toward medium-density housing creates accessible entry points suited to downsizers, investors, and first-home purchasers. Such activity represents a clear pivot from the prevailing structural profile of 85.0% houses, answering shifting lifestyle preferences, land scarcity, and cost constraints. The locality records approximately 147 people per dwelling approval, underscoring steady market expansion. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Kilsyth is slated to welcome an additional 2,260 residents by 2041. The current scale of residential building appears well matched to this long-term growth, supporting balanced market conditions without driving excessive construction cost pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kilsyth
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Kilsyth, worth an estimated $19 million. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.93 billion. 18 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and capital works heavily influence local performance. AreaSearch has cataloged 22 key initiatives with potential community impacts, highlighted by the Liverpool Road Shared User Path, 120-124 Merrindale Drive Industrial Development, Kilsyth Sporting Complex Stadium Improvements, and Kilsyth Recreation Reserve Master Plan.
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Liverpool Road Shared User Path
Design and construction of a new 1.7 km shared user path along Liverpool Road in Kilsyth, linking Canterbury Road to Mount Dandenong Road. The trail will connect key destinations including the Bayswater Business Precinct and Pinks Reserve and is expected to include raised priority crossings at higher-risk conflict points.
120-124 Merrindale Drive Industrial Development
Major industrial development project at 120-124 Merrindale Drive, Kilsyth valued at $8 million. High-spec climate controlled warehouse facility currently occupied by Mondelez International, part of the growing industrial precinct supporting advanced manufacturing and logistics operations.
Kilsyth Recreation Reserve Master Plan
Master plan adopted by Yarra Ranges Council on 12 September 2023 to guide staged upgrades over the next decade. Key items include oval resurfacing, 150 LUX LED sports lighting, new storage and coaches boxes, a multi-use plaza, new local playspace, an asphalt pump track, and landscaping. Engagement on the playspace concept concluded with design finalisation; construction of the playspace is anticipated to commence early 2026 and be completed by June 2026. Redundant tennis courts and the old public toilet block were removed in early 2024.Further works such as the Active Recreation Hub and upgraded lighting are subject to funding.
Kilsyth Sporting Complex Stadium Improvements
Long overdue improvements to the Kilsyth Sporting Complex including construction of new basketball court within stadium and facility upgrades to support community sports programs.
Kilsyth Connect Logistics Park
A 37,138 square metre logistics estate on a 3.7 hectare Industrial 1 zoned site in Melbourne's outer east, redeveloped through adaptive re-use with strong sustainability credentials including solar PV, EV charging and rainwater harvesting. The estate is now 66 percent leased, including a 10,000 sqm purpose-built facility pre-committed by Jenera for advanced manufacturing, assembly and distribution supporting its partnership with Paccar (Kenworth Trucks). A final prime-grade warehouse is under construction and expected to complete in Q3 2026, representing one of the last opportunities of its calibre in Kilsyth.The site benefits from direct links to EastLink and Maroondah Highway. Following a November 2025 strategic partnership between Cromwell Property Group and Straits Trading, the project's original developer, Terre Property Partners, now operates as part of the Cromwell platform.
207-209 Colchester Road Commercial Development
Commercial industrial development project on Colchester Road, Kilsyth valued at $11.25 million. The development includes modern office and light industrial spaces targeting technology and business services sectors.
The Outlook Croydon North
New residential estate of 48 architect designed townhomes in Croydon North, delivering modern family living close to local schools, parks and shopping. As of late 2025 the project is under construction with completion expected in 2026.
150 Cambridge Road Master Plan Development
Council-adopted master plan to transform a 3.6 hectare former secondary school site into inclusive public open space for the Kilsyth community. Features include walking and bike paths, nature play, half basketball court, picnic shelter, seasonal wetland, sensory gardens, indigenous planting, and accessible amenities. The land was purchased by Yarra Ranges Council in 2022 for $6.44 million. A staged rollout of works commenced in 2024/25, with the bulk of further improvements subject to future grant and Council funding bids.
6,361 residents of Kilsyth are employed, from a labour force of 6,757. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 66.5%. 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. 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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Kilsyth maintains a qualified local workforce with solid presence across essential service industries, recording an unemployment rate of 5.9% and stable workforce metrics over the preceding year in AreaSearch aggregated data. As of March 2026, 6,361 residents are employed, while local unemployment sits 1.1% higher than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, and the participation rate of 66.5% trails the wider metropolitan level of 70.1%. Census records indicate that 22.7% of employed locals worked remotely, though pandemic-related lockdown measures should be kept in mind. Local workers are primarily concentrated within health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing.
Construction represents an exceptional area of local specialization, employing 1.6 times the regional rate. Conversely, the professional & technical sector engages 6.0% of the local workforce, trailing the 10.1% observed across Greater Melbourne. A comparison between the resident labor pool and local job counts suggests a significant portion of residents travel outside the suburb for employment. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM figures indicates that over the 12-month period, local employment grew by 0.1% while the labour pool expanded by 1.7%, causing an unemployment increase of 1.5 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne, employment climbed 2.1%, the workforce rose 2.3%, and unemployment edged up 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term workforce outlooks from the Mar-26 Jobs and Skills Australia releases indicate nationwide job growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Weighting these projections against Kilsyth's industry distribution suggests local jobs could grow by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (representing an illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized population modeling).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kilsyth is $1,649 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $803 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,682 a year against an average of $64,037. 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 postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch, income levels in Kilsyth sit under the national benchmark, showing a median of $54,682 and an average of $64,037, whereas Greater Melbourne reports a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $59,942 for median earnings and $70,197 on average as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household earnings at the Census, Kilsyth sits moderately between the 44th and 50th percentiles.
The primary income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 35.9% of residents (4,545 people), closely aligning with the wider regional benchmark of 32.8%. Cost pressures remain marked, leaving 82.6% of income disposable, placing the locality in the 43rd percentile, while the SEIFA income metric ranks in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kilsyth had 4,588 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 1% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $391 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,972 a month. Rent absorbs 23.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals Kilsyth's housing stock consists of 84.6% separate houses and 15.4% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, attached townhouses, and secondary units), in contrast to Melbourne metro where separate houses make up 67.9% and alternate structures account for 32.1%. Outright home ownership stands at 33.9%, well above metropolitan proportions, while 45.3% of homes carry a mortgage and 20.8% are rented. The median monthly mortgage payment is $1,972, under Melbourne metro's $2,000, while median weekly rent is $391 compared to the metropolitan standard of $390. Relative to Australia-wide benchmarks, local monthly mortgages exceed the $1,863 average and weekly rents surpass the $375 baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kilsyth counted 4,588 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,966 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 28% 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 majority of domestic living arrangements, comprising 69.8% of households, broken down into couples with children at 29.5%, couples without children at 25.9%, and single parent households at 13.2%. The remaining 30.2% consists of non-family homes, encompassing 27.8% single-occupant dwellings and 2.5% shared group residences. The average household size sits at 2.4 people, slightly below the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.5% of adults in Kilsyth hold a university qualification, including 14.7% with a bachelor degree and 4.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 444 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,002 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 rates indicate an opportunity for targeted growth, with 21.5% of the local population possessing a university qualification compared to the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees account for 14.7% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.7%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 39.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 12.3% with advanced diplomas and 27.0% holding certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial across the community, with 25.6% of the population attending an educational institution. This proportion encompasses 9.0% enrolled in primary education, 6.7% in secondary school, and 3.2% undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Kilsyth reaches 56 stops on 15 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport operations in Kilsyth include 56 active transit stops consisting of bus services. These stops are integrated across 15 separate routes that generate 2,005 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, with residents situated an average of 272 meters from the nearest boarding point. As an established residential community, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles serving as the primary mode of travel for 93% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm, while 22.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census under prevailing pandemic circumstances.
Public transport services run at an average rate of 286 daily trips across all network routes, delivering roughly 35 weekly trips per stop location.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.5% of residents in Kilsyth report no long-term health condition. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.2% 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 chronic conditions and mortality rates indicate noticeable health challenges in Kilsyth, with common ailments distributed across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance is held by approximately 52% of residents (~6,605 people), marginally exceeding the typical SA2 level while falling short of the 56.7% reported across Greater Melbourne. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, reported by 9.3 and 8.8% of the community respectively, while 65.5% of residents reported having no medical conditions compared to 72.6% regionally. Working-age cohorts display elevated rates of chronic illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 19.6% of residents (2,481 people), surpassing the 15.1% share found across Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators generally tracking national population norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kilsyth is largely Australian-born, at 78.6% of residents, with 13.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.7%) and Australian (27.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Kilsyth exceeds typical levels, with 21.4% of residents born abroad and 13.2% using a language other than English in the home. Christianity constitutes the leading religious affiliation at 44.7% of the community. In contrast, affiliations classified under Other comprise 0.7% of residents, compared to 2.3% throughout Greater Melbourne. Examining parental country of birth, the three most common ancestral backgrounds are English at 29.7% (compared to 20.1% regionally), Australian at 27.7% (versus 18.4% across the region), and Other at 8.6% (against 14.6% regionally). Specific heritage cohorts also exhibit distinct local shares: Dutch background accounts for 2.9% locally versus 1.2% regionally, Sri Lankan background represents 0.5% against 0.8%, and Welsh heritage sits at 0.6% compared to 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kilsyth is 38. 25.3% 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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The demographic profile of the suburb of Kilsyth leans toward older cohorts, with retirees and seniors aged 65+ making up 19.6% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while the 25 - 44 age bracket represents 29.8% against a regional baseline of 32.1%. The estimated median age stands at 38 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 1 year above Greater Melbourne's Census median of 37. Since that Census, the proportion of youth aged 0 - 24 has shifted from 28.8% to an estimated 29.8%.
Looking ahead to 2041, older residents are forecast to experience the largest numerical rise, increasing by 817 (33%) to reach 3,299.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kilsyth
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | May 2026 5 months ago all 7 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 — 334 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,699 at the 2021 Census → 12,662 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 (SAL21354). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.