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Kleinton has an estimated 2,263 residents, up from 2,205 at the 2021 Census — a change of 58 people, or 2.6%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 76% of areas nationally. That puts 170 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 wider district, alongside 19 validated new addresses confirmed by AreaSearch since the Census, place the estimated population of the suburb of Kleinton at around 2,263 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 58 people (2.6%) above the 2021 Census tally of 2,205 people. AreaSearch established this shift by examining the resident population figure of 2,208 from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 together with the post-Census address validation. The current population density stands at 170 persons per square kilometer, leaving substantial open space per resident and room for ongoing expansion.
Across the previous ten years, the suburb of Kleinton achieved a 4.6% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the wider SA3 area. Inflow from interstate migration served as the primary growth engine, representing approximately 81.0% of recent population additions, while overseas arrivals and natural increase likewise posted positive contributions. Population projections in the suburb of Kleinton utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 (anchored to 2022). For unrepresented SA2 zones or periods extending past 2032, AreaSearch incorporates Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 from 2021 benchmark figures. Because state forecasts omit age breakdowns, proportional adjustments matching the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region data (2022 baseline) are applied across cohorts. Future outlooks place the suburb of Kleinton within the upper quartile for non-metropolitan growth, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an addition of 568 persons to 2041, achieving a cumulative gain of 22.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
59 new dwellings have been approved in Kleinton over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 3.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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ABS residential building approvals mapped by AreaSearch show that Kleinton records an annual average of around 11 dwelling approvals. Total approvals reached an estimated 59 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 9 registered so far in FY-25. Demonstrating consistent demand that helps underpin local residential values, population inflow averaged 2.3 people per year for every newly built residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). New residential builds carry an average construction value of $478,000, aligning with regional building levels, while commercial approvals stand at $7.0 million this financial year, reflecting modest non-residential activity.
Dwelling approval rates per capita in Kleinton track at approximately two-thirds of the benchmark for Rest of Qld and position the locality in the 46th percentile nationally, constraining residential options and driving interest toward established properties. Every newly approved build consists exclusively of detached houses, maintaining low-density neighborhood character and appealing to buyers pursuing spacious lots. The presence of an estimated 318 people per dwelling approval underscores a tranquil, low-scale building pace. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Kleinton is projected to gain 513 residents by 2041. While current construction activity proceeds at a reasonable rate relative to anticipated growth, prospective purchasers could encounter heightened competition as the local population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Kleinton, worth an estimated $6 million. A further 41 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.44 billion. 19 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, health & medical 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning works, and public capital allocations serve as key drivers of community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 projects positioned to deliver meaningful local influence, with primary initiatives including Central Highfields Activation Project (Infrastructure), Highfields North Estate Stages 8-10, Toowoomba Second Range Crossing (TSRC), and Clifford Park Special School - Relocation of Denise Kable Centre.
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Central Highfields Activation Project (Infrastructure)
Critical trunk infrastructure works in Central Highfields, including four new roundabouts on Highfields Road (at Kratzke/O'Brien Roads, Lauder Drive and Rogers Drive), realignment of Kratzke and O'Brien Roads, new footpaths and shared paths, stormwater upgrades, and underground relocation of water, sewer, power and telecommunications services. The works unlock at least 343 new dwellings and enable the future Central Highfields Town Centre. Backed by $20.1 million from the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund, construction began in early 2026 and staged works are underway through the Highfields Road corridor, with completion expected in early 2028.
Botanic Highfields Retirement Village
A premium land lease retirement community featuring 231 single-storey manufactured homes. The development includes a comprehensive community hub with a cinema, gymnasium, wellness facilities, and 30 hectares of dedicated natural flora and fauna habitat. Stage 1 civil works including earthworks, kerbing, and landscaping reached 100% completion in early 2026.
GemLife Highfields Heights
Contemporary farmhouse-inspired over-50s land lease lifestyle resort on 23 hectares with panoramic views of the Bunya and Gowrie mountains, bushland conservation area and creek frontage. The community will comprise 366 homes across multiple stages, a $12.5 million barnhouse-inspired Country Club, and a separate Summer House recreation precinct. Stage One is largely sold with residents in occupation, and Stage Two construction is underway. Located about 12 minutes from Toowoomba city.
Central Highfields Masterplan
A 45-hectare masterplanned town centre development featuring commercial, retail, mixed-use, and community areas. Includes a public transport hub, civic spaces, pedestrian links, and an expansion area for the Queensland Fire Department. Designed to cater to long-term regional population growth up to 2051.
Highfields/Kratzke/O'Brien Roads Intersections Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of key transport corridors in Highfields including the delivery of multi-lane roundabouts at the Highfields, Kratzke, and O'Brien Roads intersection, as well as connections at Lauder Drive and Rogers Drive. The project involves realigning O'Brien Road, upgrading stormwater drainage, and constructing dedicated shared active transport pathways to support regional population growth.
Botanic Highfields
Masterplanned greenfield community in Highfields, Toowoomba. The 90ha estate by CW Group is selling and under active civil works, with 38-42% of the site set aside for native reserve, open space and parklands. Planned yield is 590+ large lots (typically 500-800sqm), with community park, wetlands, and nature links.
Wirraglen Highfields
Wirraglen is a 36 hectare masterplanned residential community by Hallmark Property at Highfields. Stage 1 has sold out, Stage 2 is now selling, and development approval has recently been secured for a further 96 homesites before operational works and construction of the next precinct. The estate will ultimately provide around 350 residential lots, extensive parkland, walking and cycle paths, and supporting community infrastructure including the adjacent Una Highfields early learning centre.
Highfields North Estate Stages 8-10
Residential subdivision delivering 114 lots in stages 8-10 of the Highfields North Estate in Kleinton, near Highfields. The estate provides green open spaces, pedestrian links, and is connected to essential services including sewerage, NBN, town water, and underground power.
1,111 residents of Kleinton are employed, from a labour force of 1,128. Unemployment sits at 1.5%, with participation at 68.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,854, 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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Statistical area modeling compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Kleinton maintains a qualified local workforce and a prominent presence across essential industries, supporting a low jobless rate of 1.5%. There are 1,111 employed residents as of March 2026, with local unemployment sitting 2.4% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%. Labor force participation stands at 68.5%, compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census data recorded 10.2% of workers operating from home, an outcome influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Major employment industries among local workers comprise health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction.
Concentration in public administration & safety is particularly pronounced, registering an employment share 2.2 times the regional average. In contrast, retail trade employs 6.9% of the local workforce compared to 10.0% across the region. A comparison of resident workers to local Census employment counts highlights a limited volume of job openings situated within the suburb itself. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM figures aggregated across broader statistical regions, during the year to March 2026 the local workforce contracted by 8.1% and total employment fell by 8.6%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Across Regional Qld over the identical period, employment advanced by 0.1%, the labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. National modeling from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 offers additional perspectives on labor requirements. Across all industries, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these projections against the industry distribution in Kleinton indicates potential local job expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, representing an illustrative baseline that excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kleinton is $2,262 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,045 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $65,012 a year against an average of $78,670. 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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Postcode-level ATO figures from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 position income in the suburb of Kleinton at upper tiers nationally, registering a median income of $65,012 and an average income of $78,670. These levels exceed Regional Qld, where the median is $53,146 and the average is $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $72,397 (median) and $87,607 (average) as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual brackets in the 2021 Census, local earnings place between the 81st and 82nd percentiles across Australia.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income band includes 41.5% of residents (939 people), compared to 31.7% regionally. Shelter expenses comprise 14.5% of earnings, disposable income sits in the 82nd percentile, and the SEIFA income metric ranks the suburb in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kleinton had 708 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 2% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 24% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $408 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,925 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 18.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.6%. 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 findings show that separate houses represent 92.4% of residential stock in Kleinton, while semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other housing structures account for 7.6%, compared with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings throughout Regional Qld. Outright home ownership stands at 24.1%, lower than the regional rate, while mortgaged properties represent 50.6% and rental housing constitutes 25.3%. The median monthly mortgage payment sits at $1,925 and median weekly rent is $408, both exceeding Regional Qld metrics of $1,655 and $345. On a national scale, Kleinton outpaces the Australian mortgage benchmark of $1,863 and the national rental median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kleinton counted 708 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 86.7% of all households, broken down into couples with children at 45.0%, couples without children at 32.4%, and single parent families at 9.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 13.3%, consisting of lone person households at 12.6% and group dwellings at 0.8%. With an average of 3.0 people per household, the median household size exceeds the Regional Qld figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.5% of adults in Kleinton hold a university qualification, including 17.0% with a bachelor degree and 3.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 30.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Higher educational attainment in Kleinton remains below the nationwide standard, with 23.5% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees as against 30.4% across Australia, pointing to opportunities for future educational growth. Within degree holders, bachelor qualifications account for 17.0%, postgraduate degrees represent 3.7%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.8%. Vocational and technical education is well established, with 44.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, split between certificates at 30.7% and advanced diplomas at 13.8%. Active participation in education is elevated locally, with 35.0% of residents attending educational institutions. This comprises 15.1% in primary schooling, 9.1% in secondary education, and 4.2% enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kleinton means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity within the suburb of Kleinton includes 7 bus stops served by 1 routes that generate a total of 50 weekly passenger trips. Overall transit access is considered moderate, with local properties positioned an average of 413 meters from the nearest stop. Given the area's suburban profile, outward commuting is standard, and private vehicle travel serves as the predominant choice at 98%. Households maintain an average of 1.9 vehicles, surpassing the regional average, while 10.2% of residents worked from home at the 2021 Census under pandemic-related influences. Public transport schedules provide an average of 7 trips per day across the local network, translating to approximately 7 weekly trips for each designated stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.1% of residents in Kleinton report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.4% 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 profiles for local residents are generally favorable, with AreaSearch analysis of mortality and health metrics aligning closely with national averages. While common health conditions remain low across the broader community, higher prevalence appears in older cohorts. Private health insurance participation is elevated, covering approximately 58% of the total population (~1,320 people), surpassing the 52.5% level recorded for Regional Qld. Mental health conditions and asthma constitute the most frequently reported ailments, affecting 9.7 and 8.5% of the local population respectively, whereas 71.1% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, higher than the 67.6% rate across Regional Qld.
Health outcomes among residents aged under 65 are particularly positive. Residents aged 65 and over make up 16.6% of the population (375 people), below the Regional Qld proportion of 20.3%, with health metrics among older residents exhibiting greater challenges and ranking lower nationally than the overall local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kleinton is largely Australian-born, at 89.4% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.8%) and Australian (29.2%). 3.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures indicate low multicultural dispersion, with Australian-born residents accounting for 89.4% of the population, Australian citizens comprising 92.5%, and English being the sole language spoken at home for 94.8%. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation at 59.9% in the locality, compared with 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral heritage, the most common backgrounds reported in the area are English at 30.8%, Australian at 29.2%, and Irish at 8.6%. Additional cultural ancestries show distinctive local representation, including German at 8.2% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Dutch at 1.7% (against 1.1%), and Hungarian at 0.4% (versus 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kleinton is 34, younger than 86% of areas nationally. That is 1 year older than at the 2021 Census. 22.6% 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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Demographics in the suburb of Kleinton skew toward younger residents, with young to middle-aged adults aged 25 - 44 representing 30.8% of the community as at August 2026 compared to 25.5% in Regional Qld, while mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 make up 18.3% versus 24.6% regionally. The median age is estimated at 34 as at August 2026, rising from 33 at the 2021 Census and remaining 7 years younger than the Regional Qld median of 41 at that Census. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ increased from 11.8% at the Census to an estimated 16.6%.
By 2041, the 25 - 44 age cohort is projected to generate the largest numerical gain, expanding by 190 (27%) to 887, whereas the 65+ age bracket will experience the fastest proportional growth, increasing by 48% to 556 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kleinton
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 2025. | ||
| 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,205 at the 2021 Census → 2,263 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 (SAL31560). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.