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Largs North has an estimated 4,049 residents, up from 4,005 at the 2021 Census — a change of 44 people, or 1.1%. That puts 1,824 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 evaluations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region alongside AreaSearch address validations since the Census, the suburb of Largs North has an estimated population of approximately 4,049 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 44 people (1.1%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 4,005 people. This shift is derived from an estimated resident count of 4,042 determined by AreaSearch via the ABS ERP release from June 2025, combined with 15 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 1,823 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical nationwide benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
Inbound overseas migration was the leading contributor to local demographic expansion, accounting for roughly 47.0% of recent population gains, with interstate arrivals and natural increase also recording positive gains. Projections from ABS/Geoscience Australia published in 2024 (anchored to 2022) are applied across individual SA2 zones. Where coverage is missing or extends beyond post-2032, South Australian Government Regional/LGA age-cohort forecasts published in 2023 (utilising 2021 data) are integrated through weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 geographies. Looking forward, the suburb of Largs North is slated for expansion exceeding the national statistical area median, with aggregated SA2 modelling pointing to an increase of 478 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 11.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
43 new dwellings have been approved in Largs North over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, 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 building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Largs North averages roughly 8 residential dwelling approvals annually, totaling approximately 43 approved homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 8 approvals during FY-25 to date. With an influx rate averaging 1.8 new residents per year per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction activity appears well matched with local demand. These new homes reflect an average expected construction cost of $565,000, underscoring an emphasis on upper-tier, premium residential development.
Furthermore, commercial approvals amounting to $27.0 million were lodged in the current financial year, highlighting solid non-residential investment. Per capita residential construction in Largs North trails Greater Adelaide by 71.0%, indicating a much lower rate of building activity. Such constrained additions to housing stock frequently bolster demand and capital values across established homes. This subdued building pace is similarly below national benchmarks, pointing to a mature urban landscape and potential land supply limits. Detached houses account for 80.0% of new residential development, while medium and high-density housing makes up 20.0%, preserving the traditional suburban streetscape favored by family households seeking larger properties. An approval ratio of roughly 577 people per approval further reinforces the established nature of the suburb. Longer-term projections indicate that Largs North will add 471 residents through to 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly release. If residential building activity continues at current rates, new housing supply may fail to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition for available properties and supporting future price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Largs North
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 16 current infrastructure and development projects close to Largs North, worth an estimated $22.4 billion. 7 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, sports & recreation and residential development. 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, town planning frameworks, and significant civic projects play a pivotal role in local development trajectories. AreaSearch has identified 1 key project positioned to influence the area. Major initiatives of note encompass Centre St, Largs Bay, Our Port, North South Corridor, and the Adelaide Level Crossing Removal Planning Program.
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Centre Street Residential Master Plan
Redevelopment of the former public housing site on Centre Street to deliver over 600 new homes across mixed tenures. The master plan provides a diverse mix of social, affordable, and private market dwellings alongside civil infrastructure and open public space. Planning, stakeholder engagement, and initial civil delivery frameworks are being coordinated via South Australian housing authorities.
Largs Reserve Clubrooms Redevelopment
Construction of a new two-storey community sports facility at Largs Reserve for the Port District Football Club, local cricket clubs and the wider community. The redevelopment includes modern female and male change rooms, a function space, gym, commercial kitchen, bar, viewing areas, public toilets and improved accessibility. Construction remains underway following design completion and Council funding commitments.
Quest Hotel Port Adelaide (Second Quest) and Large Retail Precinct
This significant redevelopment by One SMG (Neville Smith Group) features a second $35 million Quest Hotel apartment complex at 10-12 North Parade, providing 88-90 serviced guest suites with river views, gym, and conference facilities. Complementing the hotel is a large-format retail and commercial hub at 271 Commercial Road, spanning approximately 5,860 sqm. The precinct focuses on urban renewal, adaptive reuse of heritage elements like Customs House, and improved pedestrian connectivity to the Port River waterfront.Construction on the retail component is scheduled to commence around late 2025/early 2026 following development approval in August 2025.
Fort Largs Redevelopment
A coastal masterplanned community on the 7.1-hectare site of the former Fort Largs Police Academy. The project delivers approximately 250 new homes, including beachfront terraces and land allotments, alongside the historic restoration and public activation of the 140-year-old fort into a community hub featuring a market, cafe, and event spaces.
Dock One
Major waterfront masterplanned community at Port Adelaide by Kite Projects, incorporating Dock One stages and Dock One North. The precinct includes about 750 townhouses and apartments, landscaped waterfront promenades, park links, 23,500 sqm of green open space, a completed pedestrian bridge, a community plaza and the adaptive reuse of the former Marine and Harbours Building as a boutique hotel. Current official updates indicate Dock One North is now selling, construction is underway on the residential stages, the bridge and plaza are complete, and demolition works have commenced for the hotel component.
Port Civic Precinct Project
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is redeveloping the Port Adelaide Civic Precinct into a modern cultural, community, and administrative destination. The master plan integrates flexible multi-purpose community spaces, public library facilities, council administrative offices, and upgrades surrounding the historic Town Hall. The design revitalises key civic spaces with strong environmentally sustainable principles to anchor local community activity.
Our Port - Port Adelaide Urban Renewal
Renewal SA's multi-decade urban regeneration program revitalizing historic Port Adelaide into a thriving mixed-use waterfront precinct. The master plan delivers between 2,000 and 4,000 residential dwellings across key sub-precincts including Dock One, Port Approach, and McLaren Wharf. Major development stages encompass public promenades, heritage building restoration, waterfront apartments, townhouses, and new open community reserves.
Osborne Submarine Construction Yard
Expansion and construction of the dedicated Osborne Submarine Construction Yard to build Australia's nuclear-powered SSN-AUKUS submarines. The multi-decade mega-infrastructure project spans a major precinct expansion on the Lefevre Peninsula, delivering purpose-built fabrication, assembly, test facilities, and wharf infrastructure. Early site works and ground preparation commenced under joint delivery by ANI, ASA, and primary contractor partners.
2,311 residents of Largs North are employed, from a labour force of 2,385. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 69.5%. 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 3,188, about 79% 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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Largs North maintains a skilled local workforce with considerable representation across essential services, registering a low unemployment rate of 3.1% and year-on-year employment growth estimated at 6.4% via AreaSearch statistical area datasets. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,311, with the local jobless rate tracking 0.7% under the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%. Labor force participation is solid at 69.5% versus 66.4% regionally. Remote work uptake was modest at 8.8% during the Census, though pandemic-related movement restrictions at the time should be noted. Leading fields of employment among local residents comprise health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and manufacturing.
Notably, public administration & safety exhibits significant concentration, employing residents at 1.7 times the regional proportion. In contrast, professional & technical occupations represent an under-indexed sector, accounting for 5.0% of local workers compared with 7.3% throughout Greater Adelaide. Given the disparity between the resident workforce and the local job count, this largely residential locality offers limited on-site employment. Aggregated SALM and ABS figures analyzed by AreaSearch reveal that over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 6.4% against a 5.1% rise in the labor pool, reducing unemployment by 1.3 percentage points. Across Greater Adelaide, employment increased by 4.2%, the labor force grew by 4.0%, and the jobless rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points. National forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 outline broader industry trajectories over five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these national industry trends to the resident employment profile yields projected local employment gains of 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Largs North is $1,614 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $827 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,928 a year against an average of $72,494. 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 the latest ATO postcode records released for financial year 2023, median taxable income in the suburb of Largs North is $61,928, while the average is $72,494. This exceeds the Australian benchmark as well as Greater Adelaide figures of $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average). Accounting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, adjusted estimates stand at roughly $68,226 (median) and $79,867 (average) as of March 2026. Census metrics place local personal, family, and household earnings moderately between the 42nd and 54th percentiles. The primary income bracket encompasses 32.6% of residents (1,319 people) earning in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the 31.8% recorded across the surrounding region.
Residual income after housing costs accounts for 84.9%, positioning the suburb in the 5th decile of the SEIFA economic index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Largs North had 1,616 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 81% detached houses and 10% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $304 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,705 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data on local housing stock indicates that separate houses comprise 80.8% of dwellings, with semi-detached, apartments, and other residential types accounting for 19.1%, compared to 75.2% and 24.9% across the Adelaide metro area. Outright ownership sits at 31.4%, closely tracking metropolitan norms, while mortgaged properties represent 39.6% and rental housing accounts for 29.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stand at $1,705, above the metropolitan median of $1,562, whereas median weekly rents of $304 sit below the Adelaide metro figure of $320. Compared to national averages, monthly mortgage commitments are below the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents are markedly lower than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Largs North counted 1,616 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 66.3% of the residential structure, comprising couples with children at 26.7%, childless couples at 26.0%, and one-parent families at 12.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.7%, made up of single-person households at 31.1% and group living at 2.8%. The typical household accommodates 2.3 people, which is slightly lower than the Greater Adelaide figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.0% of adults in Largs North hold a university qualification, including 14.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 29.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment among local residents shows university completion rates of 20.0%, trailing the nationwide standard of 30.4%. Among higher education qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 14.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational education is strongly represented, with 40.5% of individuals aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, including 10.9% with advanced diplomas and 29.6% holding certificates. Formal study engages 24.9% of the local population. By educational stage, primary school students make up 8.6%, secondary students account for 6.2%, and tertiary students comprise 4.6% of residents.
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Public transport in Largs North reaches 23 stops on 13 routes, timetabled for about 690 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 connectivity in Largs North is supported by 23 operational stops spanning rail and bus networks. These facilities are served by 13 routes delivering a combined 689 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is highly convenient, with residents located an average of 187 meters from the nearest stop. Commuters predominantly travel to external employment hubs, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of journeys to work and trains utilized by 5%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, while 8.8% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Transit services provide an average frequency of 98 daily trips across the broader network, representing roughly 29 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.5% of residents in Largs North report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 82% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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 metrics evaluated by AreaSearch indicate elevated mortality rates and chronic health issues in Largs North, with common medical conditions occurring at rates substantially higher than regional benchmarks, particularly among older age brackets. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is prominent, held by approximately 56% of the population (~2,252 people), outperforming the Greater Adelaide figure of 52.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns represent the most frequently reported conditions, affecting 10.1 and 9.8% of the community, respectively. Around 63.5% of residents reported having no long-term illnesses, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
Working-age adults display above-average rates of long-term health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 22.5% of residents (911 people), exceeding the metropolitan level of 19.1%. Although senior health profiles present distinct challenges, they rank more favorably against national comparisons than the general local populace.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Largs North is largely Australian-born, at 83.9% of residents, with 6.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.2%) and Australian (26.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show an established domestic background, with 83.9% of residents born in Australia, 92.7% holding Australian citizenship, and 93.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, adhered to by 41.0% of the community. Religions classified under Other account for 0.6% locally, compared with 1.8% throughout Greater Adelaide. Looking at parental origin and ancestry, English backgrounds lead at 32.2%, followed by Australian at 26.5%, and Scottish at 8.4%. Specific minority ancestries show slight variations against regional norms, with Welsh accounting for 0.8% of the suburb (vs 0.6% regionally), German representing 5.7% (vs 5.1%), and Polish comprising 1.0% (vs 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Largs North is 40. 26.6% 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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The age distribution of Largs North closely tracks metropolitan Adelaide, showing a maximum variance of 3.4 percentage points across major age brackets. The estimated median age is 40 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census and 1 year above the 39 recorded across Greater Adelaide at that time. Seniors and retirees aged 65+ have increased from 19.8% at the Census to an estimated 22.5% of the local population. Looking toward 2041, older cohorts are forecast to drive the bulk of local growth, expanding by 270 residents (30%) to reach 1,181.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Largs North
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,005 at the 2021 Census → 4,049 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 (SAL40750). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.