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Littlehampton has an estimated 3,800 residents, up from 3,300 at the 2021 Census — a change of 500 people, or 15.2%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years, faster than 84% of areas nationally. 137 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 480 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 AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified following the Census, the suburb of Littlehampton reaches an estimated resident count of around 3,800 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 500 people (15.2%) compared with the 2021 Census tally of 3,300 people. This trajectory draws upon an estimated resident population of 3,546 identified by AreaSearch from the latest ABS ERP figures (June 2025), coupled with 137 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With a density of 479 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and room for ongoing expansion.
Recording 15.2% growth from the 2021 census, the suburb of Littlehampton outpaced both the state (7.7%) and Greater Adelaide, establishing itself as a standout regional growth center. Inward movement from other states served as the primary growth catalyst, generating approximately 68.0% of recent population gains, while overseas migration and natural increase also delivered positive contributions. Population modelling utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area (2024 release using 2022 as the base year), supplemented where needed and for intervals beyond post-2032 by the SA State Government's 2023 Regional/LGA projections by age category (grounded on 2021 data), calibrated via weighted LGA-to-SA2 aggregation. Looking forward, the suburb of Littlehampton is projected to place in the highest quartile of Australian statistical areas for population expansion, with aggregated SA2-level figures anticipating a rise of 966 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative 18.7% gain over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
346 new dwellings have been approved in Littlehampton over the past five years, an average of 69 a year. That places the area in the 78th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 18 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 80 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 54, 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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Evaluation of ABS building approvals across statistical area data by AreaSearch shows that Littlehampton has averaged around 69 residential approvals annually, delivering roughly 346 homes across the past 5 financial years. In FY-25 to date, 54 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 1.3 new residents arrived annually for each newly approved home, pointing to well-balanced supply and demand conditions that underpin market stability, with average expected construction costs standing at $412,000 per dwelling. Commercial approvals of $169,000 during the current financial year further underline the predominantly residential profile of the locality.
On a per-capita basis, building approvals in Littlehampton exceed Greater Adelaide by 141.0%, offering significant choice for purchasers despite a moderation in building volume over recent years. This level remains considerably higher than the national standard, highlighting solid builder confidence. Standalone houses account for 90.0% of recent approvals while 10.0% comprise medium and high-density housing, preserving the low-density landscape and catering to family buyers in search of spacious living. An estimated ratio of 74 people per dwelling approval reflects a developing residential market. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Littlehampton is projected to add 712 residents through to 2041. The ongoing pace of residential construction is well positioned to satisfy this influx, creating supportive market conditions for home seekers and potentially accommodating expansion beyond current baseline projections.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Littlehampton, worth an estimated $480 million. A further 17 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.11 billion. 9 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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 and major regional developments play a critical role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has highlighted 12 projects anticipated to influence the district, with prominent developments including Springlake Communities, Newenham Adelaide Hills Estate, Mount Barker Interchange Upgrade, and Larkview Mount Barker.
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Springlake Communities
Premium residential community development in Mount Barker featuring three estates (Springlake, Springbrook, Springvale) with award-winning urban design, lakes, natural watercourses, quality landscaping and streetscapes embodying the idyllic Adelaide Hills lifestyle.
Mount Barker Interchange Upgrade
Upgrade of the Mount Barker Interchange on the South Eastern Freeway to improve capacity, traffic efficiency, safety and access for a fast-growing Adelaide Hills community. The project includes a new three-lane bridge for northbound traffic, conversion of the existing bridge to three southbound lanes, ramp upgrades, new traffic signals at Adelaide Road and the freeway exit ramp from Murray Bridge, a bus priority lane, a shared use path, a northbound on-road bike lane and improved Adelaide Road service road access.Works are underway, with the interchange expected to open to traffic in late 2027.
Mount Barker City Centre Town Square
The Mount Barker City Centre Town Square is a 2,000 square metre public space designed for community gatherings, small to medium-sized events, and daily use. It is part of a master-planned City Centre development that includes a new council civic and co-working building, retail and office spaces, accommodation, and car parking. Bulk earthworks commenced in early 2026 following the securing of $2 million in State Government funding. The project aims to transform a long-vacant site into a vibrant civic heart, stimulating economic activity and fostering community engagement in response to the town's significant population growth.
Senses
A $180 million boutique master-planned residential community featuring 254 homes, 18,000sqm of open space with sensory-led park designs, walking trails, and sustainable features in the Adelaide Hills.
Amblemead Estate
Premium boutique land development featuring 194 allotments across multiple stages with stunning reserve, playgrounds, waterfront boardwalk, and bio-filtration systems, marketed by Connekt Urban Projects and setting new standards in Adelaide Hills living.
New Mount Barker Hospital
The New Mount Barker Hospital is a $365.8 million major healthcare redevelopment delivering a 102-bed modern hospital to replace the existing 34-bed facility. Delivered by Built for SA Health and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, the project includes new operating theatres, expanded maternity, paediatric, and acute mental health units, and an Aboriginal Health Hub. Main construction commenced in 2025 with clinical services opening by late 2027.
Adelaide Road Mount Barker Roundabout Upgrade
Upgrade of the roundabout at the intersection of Adelaide Road, Alexandrina Road, Wellington Road, and Flaxley Road in Mount Barker. The $40 million State Government project delivers a new roundabout with dual lanes on all approach roads, signalised pedestrian crossings on Adelaide Road and Flaxley Road, shared use paths, improved lighting, a new dedicated right turn into Mount Barker High School, and modifications to the Keith Stephenson Park car park. The upgrade supports the Mount Barker Urban Growth Area and approximately 31,000 daily vehicle movements through the intersection.Contractor Civil and Allied Technical Construction (CATCON) commenced works in November 2025 with completion expected in late 2026.
Summit Precinct Hotel
A $50 million, 120-room, four-star hotel development by Accord Property as part of the Summit Precinct in Mount Barker. The hotel is designed to transform the area into a premier regional tourism and leisure destination, featuring dining facilities and conference spaces to meet the Adelaide Hills region's accommodation demand.
1,847 residents of Littlehampton are employed, from a labour force of 1,934. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 69.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Supported by strong representation across essential services, Littlehampton maintains a skilled workforce alongside an unemployment rate of 4.6% and estimated annual jobs growth of 3.5%, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,847, while unemployment sits 0.7% above the Greater Adelaide benchmark of 3.8%, accompanied by a labour participation rate of 69.1% (compared with 66.4% across Greater Adelaide). Working from home was reported by 13.0% of workers at the Census, a figure shaped in part by pandemic conditions. The primary employment fields for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Notably, education & training shows strong local concentration, with employment share reaching 1.3 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 15.4% of the local workforce, trailing Greater Adelaide's 17.7%. Comparing the number of local working residents to jobs situated within the suburb suggests that many individuals commute outside the area for employment. AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM data shows that over the 12 months to March 2026, both employment and the labour pool expanded by 3.5%, keeping local unemployment steady. Over the same timeframe, Greater Adelaide recorded 4.2% employment growth and a 4.0% rise in the labour force, alongside a 0.2 percentage point reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 indicate broader workforce trends: nationwide employment is forecast to increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these sector-level expectations to the local industry profile suggests employment for Littlehampton residents could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on illustrative weighting that does not factor in localized demographic forecasts.
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Median household income in Littlehampton is $2,086 a week (about $108,000 a year), with median personal income at $886 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,465 a year against an average of $69,400. 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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ATO postcode data analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that resident earnings in the suburb of Littlehampton sit modestly above national figures, recording a median income of $57,465 and an average income of $69,400, outperforming Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 10.17% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $63,309 (median) and $76,458 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings center around the 68th percentile nationally. The most common income bracket contains 38.6% of residents (1,466 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 31.8% fall into this range.
Discretionary retention stands at 87.7% of income post-housing expenses, underscoring solid local purchasing power, while the area ranks in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Littlehampton had 1,159 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 17.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the latest Census, residential dwellings in Littlehampton consisted of 97.9% houses alongside 2.0% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Adelaide metro distribution of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 34.9%, exceeding the metropolitan rate, while 53.1% were paying off a mortgage and 12.0% were renting. The local median monthly mortgage cost was $1,733, higher than the Adelaide metro figure of $1,562, while median weekly rent stood at $360 compared to $320 across the metropolitan area. Nationally, Littlehampton's mortgage payments sit below the Australian benchmark of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Littlehampton counted 1,159 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,335 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 38% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 30% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 82.1% of households in the area, led by couples with children (38.4%), couples without children (30.3%), and single parent families (12.3%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 17.9%, consisting of single-person households at 16.5% and group arrangements at 1.0%. The typical household contains a median of 2.8 people, higher than the Greater Adelaide figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.8% of adults in Littlehampton hold a university qualification, including 18.8% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.9% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 328 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,046 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 key area for development, as tertiary degree attainment stands at 27.8%, tracking below the SA4 region level of 42.2%. Bachelor degrees make up the largest share at 18.8%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications (5.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). In contrast, vocational and technical training is widely held, with 38.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (25.9%) and advanced diplomas (12.3%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 30.2% of the population enrolled across educational institutions. This encompasses 12.7% attending primary schools, 8.1% in secondary education, and 5.1% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Littlehampton reaches 14 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 140 services a week. The typical home sits about 320 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 Littlehampton is provided by 14 active transit stops operating across 9 individual routes, generating a combined 136 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is convenient, with residents situated an average of 323 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting outward commuter travel, private vehicles serve as the primary transport mode at 93%, with vehicle ownership averaging 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional figure. Census data from 2021 recorded 13.0% of workers working from home, a proportion subject to pandemic impacts. Public transport frequency provides an average of 19 trips per day across the network, translating to approximately 9 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.0% of residents in Littlehampton report no long-term health condition. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality metrics reveal positive health outcomes in Littlehampton across both younger and older cohorts, with private health insurance uptake reaching approximately 54% of the population (~2,067 people). The primary reported health conditions locally are asthma (9.5%) and mental health issues (7.7%), while 70.0% of community members reported no long-term medical conditions, surpassing the 67.9% recorded across Greater Adelaide. Favorable health trends are evident among those under 65, while residents aged 65 and over account for 18.5% of the community (703 people) and demonstrate robust health outcomes consistent with broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Littlehampton is largely Australian-born, at 85.3% of residents, with 3.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.9%) and Australian (29.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures in Littlehampton track below wider metropolitan benchmarks, with 85.3% of residents Australian-born, 94.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.8% speaking only English in the home. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation at 42.6% of residents, while no residents identify with Judaism compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. Ancestry records show English (33.9%), Australian (29.0%), and German (8.5%) as the three most prevalent backgrounds, with English and Australian representation materially exceeding their respective regional figures of 27.8% and 22.8%. Other ancestral backgrounds include Polish at 0.9% (compared with 1.0% regionally), Dutch at 1.6% (against 1.2%), and Welsh at 0.6% (matching 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Littlehampton is 40. 19.5% 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 in Littlehampton closely aligns with the Greater Adelaide profile, exhibiting a maximum difference of 5.8 percentage points across the four main age brackets. The median age is an estimated 40 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 1 year older than the Greater Adelaide median of 39 at that Census. Since the Census, the proportion of residents aged 65+ has increased from 17.0% to an estimated 18.5%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic growth will be centered in the 45 - 64 age category, which is projected to gain 309 residents (30%) to reach a total of 1,324.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Littlehampton
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 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 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 137 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,300 at the 2021 Census → 3,800 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 (SAL40770). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.