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Korumburra has an estimated 4,821 residents, up from 4,749 at the 2021 Census — a change of 72 people, or 1.5%. 135 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 80 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS regional updates alongside newly verified addresses, the suburb of Korumburra has an estimated population of roughly 4,821 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 72 people (1.5%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 4,749 people. This adjustment draws on an estimated resident population of 4,818 determined by AreaSearch following the ABS's recent June 2025 ERP release, combined with 135 validated new addresses since the Census date. With a population density of 80 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per resident and capacity for prospective expansion.
The suburb of Korumburra's 1.5% post-census gain sits within 2.9 percentage points of Rest of Vic. (4.4%), highlighting sound growth dynamics. Inbound movement from interstate served as the primary catalyst, supplying roughly 50.0% of recent population additions, though natural growth and overseas migration also provided positive momentum. Projections utilised by AreaSearch originate from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset using 2022 as its baseline for SA2 areas, supplemented where necessary by the VIC State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA figures adjusted through weighted aggregation down to the SA2 tier. For the 2032 to 2041 timeframe, age-group growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied universally. Under these demographic forecasts, the suburb of Korumburra is anticipated to experience a net population contraction of 370 persons by 2041. Even so, individual demographics will see upward movement, prominently the 85 and over age group with an anticipated expansion of 78 people. <i>See the age section for more details.</i>
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
100 new dwellings have been approved in Korumburra over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 4.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 95% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 25, 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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Analysis by AreaSearch of ABS residential building approvals indicates that Korumburra generates approximately 20 residential approvals annually, amounting to around 100 homes across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 25 approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the influx of new residents averaged 1.1 new residents per year for each newly approved dwelling, pointing to balanced supply and demand conditions. Newly built properties reflect an average expected construction cost of $508,000, which sits above regional benchmarks and signals a focus on quality builds. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $701,000 this financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly residential character.
Relative to Rest of Vic., property development volumes in Korumburra remain subdued, tracking 53.0% below regional average per person. This constrained pipeline of newly built dwellings generally bolsters demand and values across existing housing stock. Freehold standalone houses make up 95.0% of recent residential building, while medium and high-density housing represents 5.0%, maintaining the locality's spacious layout and appealing to buyers seeking roomier properties. With approximately 202 people per approval, the area clearly maintains a low-density character. Given expectations that the population will stay flat or contract, residential demand pressure should ease across Korumburra, potentially offering favorable conditions for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Korumburra
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 Korumburra, worth an estimated $56 million. A further 66 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.63 billion. 28 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Capital investments, planning strategies, and infrastructure initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 7 notable projects positioned to influence the district, highlighted by the Korumburra Railway Precinct Redevelopment, Botanica Estate Korumburra, Korumburra Streetscape, and Michael's IGA Supermarket Korumburra.
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Korumburra Railway Precinct Redevelopment
Staged renewal of Korumburra's former railway land to create new public open space and town-linking amenities. Stage One works and the new Korumburra Skatepark (opened March 2026) are complete. Future works, subject to additional funding, include a new half-court basketball/netball court, playground, and landscaping.
Botanica Estate Korumburra
House and land estate by LandGipps on an 82-lot subdivision on the west side of Korumburra, in the Strzelecki Ranges foothills. Lot sizes range from around 780sqm to over 1500sqm. Stage 1 and Stage 2 are sold out and titled, with Stage 3A now selling and civil works largely complete. Builders including Sherridon Homes and Metricon offer house and land packages on remaining allotments.
Michael's IGA Supermarket Korumburra
Delivery of a new full-line Michael's IGA supermarket for Korumburra, replacing the former library site with an expanded store, fresh food offer and on-site parking to strengthen local retail convenience and community services.
Korumburra Streetscape
Revitalisation of Korumburra town centre streetscape including Commercial Street and parts of Bridge Street, Mine Road and Radovick Street. Works include new concrete footpaths, lane reconfiguration to single lanes with a parallel parking maneuvering lane, kerb extensions, garden beds, utility pit upgrades, new furniture and adjusted signals. South Gippsland Water is replacing ageing water mains in parallel. Staged works are progressing through to completion in 2025.
Daisybank Estate Korumburra
Final Stage 8 lots in the Daisybank Estate are being marketed and titled, with services (sealed roads, underground power, water, gas, sewer, telecom) in place. The estate is a family-friendly subdivision near schools and a local playground, with many homes already completed across earlier stages.
Korumburra Community Hub
A multipurpose community facility led by South Gippsland Shire Council that brings together the Myli Community Library, Milpara Community House and the Korumburra and District Historical Society. The hub includes flexible meeting and training rooms, a computer lab, and a function space with adjoining kitchen. Officially opened on 10 November 2023, it serves as a central venue for programs, learning and community events.
South Gippsland Highway Realignment at Coal Creek Korumburra
Realignment of a 4.1 km section of the South Gippsland Highway south east of Korumburra at the Coal Creek bends to remove sharp curves, add safety barriers, and introduce roundabouts on Silkstone Road for improved safety, efficiency, and reliability.
Leongatha Battery Energy Storage System
BNRG Leeson is progressing a proposed 60 MW AC / 240 MWh four-hour battery energy storage system in Leongatha, Victoria. The project is planned across about 4.5 acres and includes approximately 42 battery containers and 14 inverters, using proximity to existing high-voltage transmission infrastructure to support grid stability and renewable energy integration. The developer states that a planning exemption has been approved, with construction targeted to commence in 2027 and completion targeted for 2027, subject to final approvals, design and procurement.
2,242 residents of Korumburra are employed, from a labour force of 2,316. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 57.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,872, about 80% 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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Korumburra features a well-distributed labour market across professional and manual occupations, alongside a heavy concentration in industrial and manufacturing activities. Statistical area aggregations by AreaSearch show an unemployment rate of just 3.2% and annual employment growth of 4.1%. By March 2026, employed residents reached 2,242, while local unemployment sat 0.5% below Regional Vic.'s 3.7%. Labour force participation registered at 57.2%, trailing the Regional Vic. mark of 61.1%. In the Census, 13.7% of employed locals indicated working from home, a metric influenced by prevailing Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. The primary employment fields for local workers consist of health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
Manufacturing shows notable local strength, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety employs only 3.5% of the local workforce, well below the 6.5% recorded across Regional Vic.. Comparing resident employee counts with the Census working population highlights a modest level of local job availability. Based on AreaSearch synthesis of ABS and SALM figures over the 12 months to March 2026, resident employment advanced by 4.1% and the labour pool grew by 3.3%, driving down the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. Over the same timeframe across Regional Vic., total employment fell 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and unemployment declined 0.2 percentage points. Future workplace demand can be evaluated using Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections. Nationally, jobs are anticipated to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-by-sector rates vary. Aligning these industry trajectories with Korumburra's specific employment distribution indicates local job growth of 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (note that this represents a weighted projection for context rather than a localized population-adjusted forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Korumburra is $1,175 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $611 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,804 a year against an average of $49,973. 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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Aggregated Australian Taxation Office figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show local earnings trailing nationwide benchmarks. Taxpayer median income in the suburb of Korumburra is $40,804 while mean earnings stand at $49,973, compared with $50,954 and $62,728 across Regional Vic.. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $44,729 (median) and $54,780 (average) by March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual income metrics placed within the 11th and 13th percentiles nationally. The largest earnings segment is the $800 - 1,499 weekly bracket, encompassing 28.2% of the local population (1,359 individuals), whereas the wider region is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 tier at 30.3%.
Residents retain 86.0% of earnings following housing costs, positioning the suburb at the 14th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Korumburra had 1,909 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Korumburra at the most recent Census consisted of 91.1% separate houses and 9.0% other dwellings (encompassing units, semi-detached residences, and alternative accommodation), relative to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Full home ownership stood higher than the broader region at 43.4%, with remaining properties distributed between mortgaged homes (36.5%) and rental properties (20.2%). Typical housing overheads sat beneath regional benchmarks, with median monthly mortgage payments of $1,300 versus $1,430 in Regional Vic., and median weekly rental rates of $270 compared to $285 regionally. On a nationwide basis, local mortgages sit considerably below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly under the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Korumburra counted 1,909 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 66.2% of all households in the community, comprising couples without children (29.0%), couples with children (24.8%), and single parent families (11.3%). The remaining 33.8% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households (31.1%) and group households (2.6%). Typical household occupancy sits at 2.3 people, marginally under the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.3% of adults in Korumburra hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 851 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 987 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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Educational profiles indicate that 15.3% of local residents hold higher education degrees, lagging the broader VIC benchmark of 33.4%. Among tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees account for 10.3%, graduate diplomas make up 2.6%, and postgraduate degrees comprise 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications represent a major strength, with 40.0% of citizens aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, divided between certificates (29.0%) and advanced diplomas (11.0%). Classroom and institutional engagement is substantial, with 25.4% of the population attending an educational facility. This cohort includes 8.6% attending primary school, 8.0% in secondary school, and 2.2% engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Korumburra means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 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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Transport networks within the suburb of Korumburra encompass 7 operational passenger transit stops. These facilities are served across 2 dedicated routes that deliver 52 weekly passenger trips in total. Accessibility is moderate, with locals situated an average of 443 meters from their closest transit point. With the community functioning primarily as a residential commuter base, 95% of journeys rely on private vehicles, and households maintain an average of 1.5 vehicles. Furthermore, 13.7% of workers operated from home during the 2021 Census, likely influenced by COVID-19 settings. Transit schedules provide an average of 7 trips per day across all available routes, translating to roughly 7 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.4% of residents in Korumburra report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 8.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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 assessments by AreaSearch examining chronic conditions and mortality show that the locality faces notable wellbeing challenges, with widespread health conditions recorded across both older and younger demographics. Uptake of private health insurance is low at roughly 47% of the total population (~2,250 people), trailing the Regional Vic. rate of 50.5% as well as the national standard of 55.7%. The two most prevalent health conditions recorded locally are arthritis (affecting 10.8% of the community) and mental health conditions (affecting 10.3%), while 59.4% of citizens reported no long-term illnesses, below the Regional Vic.
level of 63.4%. Working-age adults show higher incidences of ongoing chronic ailments. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 28.8% of the population (1,388 people), exceeding the 24.0% regional share, with senior healthcare outcomes exhibiting nationwide rankings consistent with the general community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Korumburra is largely Australian-born, at 87.8% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.1%) and English (32.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for the area remain below broader averages, with 87.8% of the community born in Australia, 91.8% holding citizenship, and 95.2% using solely English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation at 43.6%. Meanwhile, Judaism demonstrates the most noticeable relative concentration, accounting for 0.1% locally against 0.1% throughout Regional Vic.. Regarding ancestral background (based on parental birthplace), the primary ancestries declared are Australian (32.1%), English (32.1%), and Scottish (8.6%). Other cultural backgrounds show notable differences in local representation, with Dutch heritage accounting for 2.2% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (versus 0.4%), and Hungarian at 0.3% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Korumburra is 47, older than 85% of areas nationally. 19.8% 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 suburb of Korumburra exhibits a more mature demographic distribution than Regional Vic. overall. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ comprise 28.8% of the population as at August 2026, compared to 24.0% across Regional Vic., whereas individuals aged 25 - 44 represent 20.3% locally against 23.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains at 47, matching the 2021 Census result, which stood 4 years older than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 43 and well above the nationwide Census median of 38. Since the Census, the retiree and elderly segment has expanded from 26.3% to an estimated 28.8%.
Looking ahead to 2041, young to middle aged adults are projected to record the largest numeric rise, adding 39 residents (4%) to reach 1,018, whereas reductions are anticipated among children, young adults, middle-aged cohorts, and younger retirees.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Korumburra
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 | Aug 2026 2 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 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 — 135 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,749 at the 2021 Census → 4,821 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 (SAL21399). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.