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Little Grove has an estimated 1,623 residents, up from 1,508 at the 2021 Census — a change of 115 people, or 7.6%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 49.0% of that increase. That puts 411 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Little Grove's population is estimated at around 1,623 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 115 people (7.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,508 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,620, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 11 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 410 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. The suburb of Little Grove's 7.6% growth since census positions it within 1.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (8.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 49.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Anticipating future population dynamics, a population increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas is expected, with the area expected to grow by 124 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting reflecting an increase of 7.5% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
29 new dwellings have been approved in Little Grove over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below 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 indicates that Little Grove has averaged approximately 5 new residential approvals annually, culminating in an estimated total of 29 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 2 approvals have been documented. With an average of 1.5 new residents arriving per completed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), the local sector displays a healthy equilibrium between supply and demand, fostering stable market conditions. Newly built properties present an average valuation of $582,000, illustrating that developers are prioritizing the premium residential market with high-end properties.
Compared to the Rest of WA, the rate of new dwelling approvals per capita in Little Grove is roughly two-thirds, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide, although construction activity has accelerated recently. Recent building applications consist of 86.0% detached houses and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the low-density character of the neighborhood with a focus on standalone residences that attract buyers seeking space. Averaging around 178 people for each new home approval, Little Grove exhibits the typical attributes of an expanding residential zone. Future forecasts indicate that Little Grove will add 121 residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Under current construction trends, the supply of new housing is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially supporting population growth that exceeds current predictions.
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 26 current infrastructure and development projects close to Little Grove, worth an estimated $703 million. 5 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and agriculture & rural 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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Local infrastructure updates, significant development works, and urban planning decisions are key drivers of regional performance. No major initiatives have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent regional programs include the South West Interconnected System Transformation, Western Australia Agricultural Supply Chain Improvements, Regional And Rural Wa Road Network Safety Improvements, and the WA Regional Digital Connectivity Program (WARDCP), with details of the most relevant projects provided in the following list.
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Yakamia/Lange Structure Plan
District structure plan adopted in 2015 and endorsed by the Western Australian Planning Commission in 2016. It guides future urban development, residential areas, public open space, conservation corridors and key roads such as Range Road across the Yakamia and Lange localities north of Albany, and remains in effect pending the broader Albany North District Structure Plan.
Spencer Park Renewal Project - Hardie Road Mixed-Use Development
State-backed mixed-use renewal project within the Spencer Park Improvement Special Control Area in Albany, delivering 51 new social, affordable and key worker homes along Hardie Road alongside a new Albany Dental Clinic and office space. The project sits within the Spencer Park Renewal Project, which is progressively upgrading streetscapes, public spaces and housing around the neighbourhood centre, guided by an adopted Local Development Plan to enable higher density mixed-use development close to schools, health services and shops.
Spencer Park Renewal Project
A revitalisation project to refurbish existing social housing, improve public spaces and streetscapes, and enhance connectivity in Spencer Park. The $4 million investment component included the refurbishment of eight public housing units, construction of eight new public housing dwellings, and upgrades to Hardie Road and Mokare Park. This investment has been substantially delivered, and the overall project continues to evolve with additional housing components.
Spencer Park Education Support Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment and upgrade of the Spencer Park Education Support Centre facilities, which caters to students with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, and other special learning needs. The need for additional space was highlighted in a 2017 review, and the school has since undertaken a review process to align with Department of Education requirements and a new Business Plan (2025-2027) for improvement in learning and inclusion.
Clydesdale Park
Clydesdale Park is an established residential estate by DevelopmentWA located in McKail, 7km from the Albany town centre. When complete, the estate will feature up to 430 homes, a central bushland park with walkways, and a future primary school. The estate offers easy access to local schools, sporting complexes, and shopping centres. Stage 3 civil works are underway with lots currently sold out or under offer, and future land releases planned.
McKail North Local Structure Plan
The McKail North Local Structure Plan is a proposed replacement for the previous outline development plan covering approximately 68.16 hectares in northern McKail. The structure plan proposes a lower-density residential community ranging from R2.5 to R25, a new primary school site, consolidated public open space, and an updated road network. Following public consultation that closed in January 2025, the City of Albany has progressed broader planning for the Gladville (Lancaster North) precinct, including a Structure Plan, Development Contribution Plan and Local Planning Scheme Amendment.
South Regional TAFE - Albany Trade Workshop
New facilities will deliver training in traditional trades and stimulate local economy. The new workshops will replace the campus' existing 50-year old trade facilities.
McKail Community Housing Project
A $5.2 million project by Advance Housing that has completed construction on twelve new modular social homes in McKail, Albany. The project includes six two-story buildings with a mix of one and two-bedroom units. The homes were designed for energy efficiency with a 7-star energy rating and meet Liveable Design Standards to ensure accessibility. They were built by Wauters Building Company.
783 residents of Little Grove are employed, from a labour force of 804. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 59.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,236, about 76% 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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Based on aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch, Little Grove features a skilled workforce with strong representation in essential service sectors, alongside a low unemployment rate of 2.7%. Workplaces employ 783 residents as of March 2026, which is 0.8% below the 3.5% rate recorded in Regional WA. However, labor force participation is notably lower, sitting at 59.3% compared to 65.6% across Regional WA. Census responses indicate that a minor 7.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure should be considered in light of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
The community displays a distinct concentration in health care & social assistance, with an employment share that is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, mining plays a minor role, employing 3.0% of workers compared to 11.7% regionally. The strongly residential nature of the locality means it offers few local jobs, as highlighted by the discrepancy between the Census working population and resident population counts. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions, the labor force contracted by 5.7% and total employment fell by 7.2% during the 12 months ending March 2026, leading to a 1.6 percentage point increase in unemployment. In comparison, Regional WA experienced a minor 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide additional context for future labor demand in Little Grove. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been applied to the local workforce profile to estimate future growth. While nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific rates onto the local workforce indicates that employment in Little Grove should expand by 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes that excludes localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Little Grove is $1,570 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $749 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,568 a year against an average of $63,735. 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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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that incomes in the suburb of Little Grove are lower than the national average, with a median of $50,568 and an average of $63,735. This is lower than Regional WA, where the median is $59,973 and the average is $74,392. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $56,095 for the median and $70,701 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Little Grove all ranked modestly, falling between the 38th and 39th percentiles.
Income distribution shows that the largest group, comprising 32.9% of residents (533 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, mirroring regional trends where 31.1% are in this range. Housing costs are manageable, with residents retaining 88.9% of their income, though disposable income is below average in the 46th percentile and the suburb ranks in the 5th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Little Grove had 576 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,610 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential properties in Little Grove consisted of 94.4% separate houses and 5.6% alternative housing types such as semi-detached homes and apartments, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings in Regional WA. Home ownership rates in Little Grove were significantly higher than the regional average, with 50.0% of properties owned outright, while the remaining homes were either mortgaged (35.4%) or rented (14.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,610 was higher than the Regional WA average of $1,560, and the median weekly rent of $295 exceeded the regional figure of $265.
At a national level, mortgage payments in Little Grove are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Little Grove counted 576 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 620 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 39% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 76.4%, consisting of 29.7% couples with children, 38.9% couples without children, and 6.6% single parents. The remaining 23.6% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 22.6% and group households accounting for 0.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning with the average for Regional WA.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.7% of adults in Little Grove hold a university qualification, including 15.6% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 32.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 213 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,024 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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The proportion of residents with tertiary qualifications in Little Grove is lower than the regional average, with 21.7% of people aged 15 and over holding a university degree compared to 30.4% nationally. This difference suggests opportunities for further educational advancement and skills training. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education is highly prevalent, with 43.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 32.0%.
Enrolment rates in education are high, with 25.5% of residents currently studying. This student population includes 9.9% in secondary school, 8.3% in primary school, and 1.9% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Little Grove 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 services in Little Grove consist of 8 active bus stops. These locations are served by 1 routes, which provide a total of 20 weekly services. Access to transport is good, with residents living an average of 388 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and 96% of commuting residents travel by car. Households own an average of 1.9 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A low 7.7% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data collected during the pandemic. Buses run at an average frequency of 2 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 2 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.3% of residents in Little Grove report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.7 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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Little Grove displays favorable health profiles based on mortality and chronic illness rates analyzed by AreaSearch, with low rates of common illnesses observed in both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 area, representing approximately 53% of the population (about 852 people), compared to 56.4% across Regional WA. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 10.3% and 9.4% of the population respectively, while 65.3% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA.
Health outcomes for working-age residents are typical. People aged 65 and over make up 26.9% of the population (436 people), which is higher than the regional average of 19.2%. Senior residents show very positive health outcomes, with national rankings exceeding those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Little Grove is largely Australian-born, at 80.3% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (38.0%) and Australian (28.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Little Grove is below the national average, with 80.3% of residents born in Australia, 91.6% holding citizenship, and 96.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 37.1% of the community. The most notable difference from regional averages is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.6% of the population compared to 0.7% across Regional WA. In terms of parental heritage, English ancestry is the most common at 38.0% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 31.3%, followed by Australian at 28.4% and Scottish at 8.8%.
There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Dutch ancestry represented at 3.0% of the population (compared to 1.5% regionally), Polish at 1.1% (compared to 0.5%), and South Australian at 0.8% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Little Grove is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 18.8% 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 median age of 48 years in Little Grove is significantly higher than the Regional WA average of 40 years and the national median of 38 years. Compared to the Regional WA average, the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 14.5%, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is underrepresented at 7.2%. The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is also higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.0% to 11.6%, and the 35 to 44 group rose from 10.7% to 12.0%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 16.1% to 13.0%, and the 5 to 14 cohort fell from 12.9% to 11.7%. Projections suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 35 to 44 cohort expected to grow by 47 people (24%), rising from 194 to 242. In contrast, population declines are forecast for the 85+ and 15 to 24 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Little Grove
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,508 at the 2021 Census → 1,623 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 May 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 (SAL50853). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.