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Langwarrin has an estimated 24,509 residents, up from 23,588 at the 2021 Census — a change of 921 people, or 3.9%. 236 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 850 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Langwarrin has an estimated population of approximately 24,509, according to AreaSearch's review of broader ABS population updates and validated new addresses recorded since the Census. This represents an addition of 921 people (3.9%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 23,588 people. Such growth stems from a resident base of 24,373 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, alongside 236 validated new addresses post-Census. Consequently, the suburb of Langwarrin exhibits a population density of 849 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks across AreaSearch locations.
Surpassing the broader SA4 region's 3.3% increase, the suburb of Langwarrin's 3.9% expansion establishes it as a regional growth frontrunner. Natural increase served as the core growth mechanism, accounting for roughly 60.0% of all recent population additions. Population projections adopt ABS/Geoscience Australia figures released in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year) across each SA2, supplemented by 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted via weighted aggregation for unlisted SA2s, with age-specific rates applied for 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Langwarrin is slated for population growth exceeding the national median, gaining an expected 3,290 persons by 2041 under aggregated SA2 models, which amounts to a total expansion of 12.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
287 new dwellings have been approved in Langwarrin over the past five years, an average of 57 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 56% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 79, running ahead of 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 of statistical area building approvals from the ABS shows that Langwarrin has maintained an annual rate of roughly 57 approved dwellings, culminating in an estimated 287 approved residences across the last 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 79 approvals have been recorded. With roughly 2 incoming residents added per new residence annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 through FY-25, residential supply and demand remain well-balanced and stable. The mean construction cost for these new dwellings sits at $404,000, aligning with regional building standards, while commercial development remains moderate with $13.8 million in commercial building approvals secured in the current financial year.
Dwelling approval volume per capita in Langwarrin is roughly half that of Greater Melbourne, placing the locality at the 31st percentile across Australia and curbing new residential stock while steering buyer focus toward existing properties. This below-national-average building pace points to established neighborhood characteristics and potential planning constraints. Approvals in recent times comprise 56.0% detached houses and 44.0% multi-unit developments such as apartments or townhouses. This rising share of attached dwellings diversifies the market across varying budgets, balancing large family residences with compact, accessible stock. This marks a shift from the standing housing landscape (where houses make up 83.0%), highlighting shrinking vacant land supplies alongside evolving lifestyle preferences for varied, cost-effective options. The quiet local development pace is underscored by an estimated ratio of 469 residents per residential approval. Projections indicate that Langwarrin's population will expand by 3,154 people by 2041 relative to the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. If building activity maintains its current tempo, new home creation could fall short of resident growth, which may heighten buyer competition and drive up local property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Langwarrin
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 12 current infrastructure and development projects inside Langwarrin, worth an estimated $80 million. A further 74 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $10.8 billion. 20 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics 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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Infrastructure upgrades, planning programs, and major development undertakings play a defining role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 notable projects expected to influence the community, headlined by the 82 Edward Street Residential Development, Langwarrin Community Centre and Early Years Project, 46-48 Edward Street Townhouses, and Potts Road Subdivision (68-74 Potts Road), with prominent initiatives detailed below.
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The Rise Estate
A boutique residential subdivision in Langwarrin delivering around 40 detached homes. Sales are sold out and the estate is progressing through homebuilding under Frankston City Council planning controls. Proximity to local schools and services supports family living.
82 Edward Street Residential Development
A boutique collection of eight double storey townhouses comprising five 4-bedroom and three 3-bedroom residences. Features include contemporary architectural design, premium finishes, 7-star energy rating, full turn-key inclusions package with stainless steel appliances, ducted heating and air-conditioning, remote garage access, landscaping, and choice of internal color schemes. Located 42km southeast of Melbourne CBD with easy freeway access.
46-48 Edward Street Townhouses
A residential development featuring seven townhouses across two storeys, including five 3-bedroom and two 4-bedroom options, with architecture by Thomas Anderson Design and landscaping by Genus Landscape Architects, emphasizing modern living and sustainability. Each townhouse includes double car garages with internal access.
Potts Road Subdivision (68-74 Potts Road)
Proposed residential subdivision of 68-74 Potts Road in Langwarrin to create new residential lots in an established area. Property history shows prior planning activity at 68 Potts Road including a 31-lot subdivision application in 2016 and an aged care facility delivered in 2020 across 68 and 74 Potts Road. Current subdivision details and status should be confirmed via Frankston City Council's Planning Application Register.
Sierra Estate
Boutique estate of 29 townhouses by Oxford Development Group. Premium location near parks, schools, and amenities. Offers 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes with single and double storey options. Architect: CHT Architects, Builder: Fynnan Constructions.
Eleven Edward Langwarrin
Boutique residential development of 10 townhouses (6 three-bedroom and 4 four-bedroom) at 11 Edward Street, Langwarrin. Features modern apartments and townhouses with quality finishes, proximity to Peninsula Link and shopping centres. Development by Mainline Developments, marketed by Brewsters Property Group. Construction completed with move-in ready homes featuring double garages, stone benchtops, and quality inclusions.
Langwarrin Skate Park Stage Two
Stage two upgrade of Langwarrin Skate Park at Lloyd Park. Funded by Council and Federal Government to upgrade facilities for beginner to advanced users. Features new ramps, bowls and street elements.
144 Cranbourne-Frankston Road Townhouses and Units
A mixed residential development including one 3-bedroom two-storey townhouse and four single-storey units (three 3-bedroom and one 4-bedroom), designed for comfort, convenience, and luxurious modern living on a 4064 square meter site. Individual lots are now being marketed for sale with titled lots available.
13,649 residents of Langwarrin are employed, from a labour force of 14,096. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 71.0%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 19,694, 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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A proficient local workforce characterizes Langwarrin, where the construction industry displays standout representation, unemployment sits at a minimal 3.2%, and employment has seen an estimated 0.5% yearly expansion according to AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. Data for March 2026 shows 13,649 employed locals, an unemployment rate 1.6% lower than the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, and a workforce participation rate comparable to Greater Melbourne's 70.1%. In addition, Census records show 22.1% working remotely from home, a metric influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. Resident employment centers primarily on construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction represents a distinct local specialty, employing workers at 1.8 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector accounts for only 5.2% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Given the comparison between local resident workers and Census workplace counts, the predominantly residential locality offers limited on-site employment. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS figures across broader statistical zones indicate that in the year leading to March 2026, local employment grew by 0.5% and the labor pool expanded by 0.3%, trimming the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% rise in employment and a 2.3% gain in the labor force, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide further context on local occupational trajectory. While nationwide job numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, trajectories vary by sector. Applying these industry rates to the local employment base suggests Langwarrin's employment will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighted calculation that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Langwarrin is $1,919 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $868 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,643 a year against an average of $65,885. 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 data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in the suburb of Langwarrin sit marginally beneath national benchmarks, recording a median of $55,643 and an average of $65,885. These results track below Greater Melbourne, which recorded a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164. Accounting for a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures for March 2026 are estimated at approximately $60,996 for median earnings and $72,223 for average earnings. Census findings from 2021 position local personal, family, and household incomes around the 61st percentile across the nation.
The weekly income interval of $1,500 - 2,999 encompasses 37.3% of local earners (9,141 individuals), mirroring wider regional patterns where 32.8% fall within this bracket. Residents retain 85.1% of income following housing commitments, and the locality falls into the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Langwarrin had 8,520 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $365 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,863 a month. Rent absorbs 19.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. 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 housing in Langwarrin at the time of the latest Census consisted of 82.7% standalone houses and 17.3% alternative housing styles (encompassing semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Melbourne metro profile of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 30.7%, mirroring Melbourne metro levels, while remaining residences were either being purchased with a mortgage (51.2%) or leased by tenants (18.1%). Typical monthly mortgage payments settled at $1,863, falling below Melbourne metro's $2,000, while median weekly rent was $365 compared to $390 across Melbourne metro.
In a nationwide context, Langwarrin's mortgage commitments match the Australian standard of $1,863, whereas rental costs remain below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Langwarrin counted 8,520 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 23% 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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Families constitute the vast majority of local households at 75.4%, including couples with children at 37.2%, couples without children at 25.1%, and single-parent arrangements at 12.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.6%, consisting of single-person households at 22.7% and group homes making up 1.9%. The locality's median household size of 2.7 persons sits slightly above Greater Melbourne's average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.0% of adults in Langwarrin hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 3,965 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,027 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 qualifications present a local hurdle, as university credential attainment sits at 18.0%, markedly lower than the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 13.0%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.6% and postgraduate qualifications at 2.4%. Meanwhile, technical and vocational pathways are prominent, with 43.1% of people aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of certificates (30.5%) and advanced diplomas (12.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 28.2% of residents enrolled in an educational course. Breaking down this cohort, 10.2% attend primary school, 8.1% are in secondary schooling, and 3.3% are enrolled in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Langwarrin reaches 86 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 2,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 350 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 provision across Langwarrin includes 86 active transit stops primarily serving bus connections. A network of 6 separate routes operates across these stops, generating 2,587 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is favorable, as local residents are typically situated 350 meters from their nearest public transit stop. Given the outward commuting tendency of this residential area, private vehicles serve as the main transport choice for 95% of trips. Households maintain an above-average rate of vehicle ownership at 1.7 cars per dwelling. Additionally, 22.1% of residents engaged in remote work according to the 2021 Census, reflecting pandemic-era working patterns.
Bus services across all routes combine for an average daily total of 369 trips, which translates to roughly 30 trips per week for each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.2% of residents in Langwarrin report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.2 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 mortality metrics and chronic illness patterns indicate notable health vulnerabilities in Langwarrin, with common medical conditions prevalent among both younger and older residents. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 53% of the resident population (~12,962 people), sitting marginally ahead of typical SA2 results while trailing the Greater Melbourne rate of 56.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma constitute the leading diagnosed medical issues, affecting 9.5 and 9.4% of the population, respectively, while 66.2% of locals reported having no medical conditions whatsoever, compared to 72.6% throughout Greater Melbourne. Working-age cohorts experience elevated chronic health rates.
Residents aged 65 and over account for 17.6% of the population (4,313 people), exceeding the 15.1% seen across Greater Melbourne, with senior health indicators showing specific challenges that broadly align with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Langwarrin is largely Australian-born, at 83.4% of residents, with 5.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.3%) and Australian (29.4%). 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 below-average levels in Langwarrin, where 83.4% of residents were born in Australia, 91.5% hold Australian citizenship, and 94.2% speak only English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 41.4% of the community. In contrast, the most evident relative difference appears in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding ancestral background based on parents' birthplaces, the most prevalent heritage groups are English at 32.3% (well above the regional figure of 20.1%), Australian at 29.4% (surpassing the 18.4% regional average), and Scottish at 8.5%.
Other ancestries display specific differences, with Dutch lineage overrepresented at 2.2% compared to 1.2% regionally, Welsh at 0.6% compared to 0.4%, and Hungarian accounting for 0.3% locally against 0.3% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Langwarrin is 38. 24.1% 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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Age distributions in Langwarrin correspond closely with Greater Melbourne across standard brackets, displaying a maximum deviation of 6.1 percentage points. The median age is an estimated 38 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 1 year older than Greater Melbourne's 37 recorded at that time. The most notable shift since the Census occurred among older residents (65+), rising from 15.2% to an estimated 17.6%. Projections to 2041 indicate that older age cohorts will drive the bulk of expansion, adding 2,074 residents (48%) to total 6,388.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Langwarrin
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 | Jun 2026 4 months ago all 12 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 Jun 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 — 236 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (23,588 at the 2021 Census → 24,509 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 (SAL21467). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.