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The median house price in Long Beach is $900k, with units at $942k. House values have moved 3.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Long Beach has an estimated 1,694 residents, down from 1,758 at the 2021 Census — a change of 64 people, or 3.6%. That puts 176 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 demographic evaluations from the ABS for the wider region, combined with fresh address confirmations from AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Long Beach has an estimated population of 1,694 in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 64 people (3.6%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 1,758 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 1,688, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 12 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population count represents a density of 176 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident and capacity for future expansion.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Long Beach has shown steady growth with a compound annual rate of 1.6%, exceeding the SA3 region. Population increases in the locality were mostly driven by domestic arrivals from other states, which accounted for approximately 69.0% of all population increases in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates regional projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For sectors not represented in this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are applied. Age bracket growth trends derived from these sources are projected forward to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends for the suburb of Long Beach, expansion is expected to exceed the median rate of national non-metropolitan zones, with the local population projected to rise by 229 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 13.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
20 new dwellings have been approved in Long Beach over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permits distributed from statistical area records, the suburb of Long Beach averages roughly 4 residential approvals annually, totaling 20 residential permits over the previous 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 1 during FY-26. Since the local population declined recently, this pace of building has been relatively sufficient, which is advantageous for home purchasers. In addition, commercial development approvals have reached $15.6 million this financial year, showing a moderate level of business construction activity. When compared to the Rest of NSW, the suburb of Long Beach shows considerably lower construction rates, sitting at 60.0% below the regional per capita average.
This limited addition of new housing typically supports demand and valuations for pre-existing homes. This construction rate is also lower than the national average, highlighting the mature nature of the local market and suggesting potential zoning limits. Recent approvals consist of 67.0% freestanding houses and 33.0% townhouses or multi-unit dwellings, presenting a growing mix of attached housing alternatives that provide options at different price points, ranging from large family homes to smaller, affordable residences. This marks a clear departure from the current housing stock (which stands at 91.0% houses), signaling a decrease in vacant building blocks along with shifting resident preferences and a demand for more varied, lower-cost housing options. An estimated average of 679 people per single residential approval highlights the low-velocity construction environment in the suburb of Long Beach. Moving forward, the suburb of Long Beach is projected to add 223 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not increase, housing supply might not keep pace with population growth, which is likely to increase buyer competition and support property price increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Long Beach
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 29 current infrastructure and development projects close to Long Beach, worth an estimated $1.3 billion. 10 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and town planning guidelines can significantly affect regional performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having a likely local impact. Key regional projects include the Greater Batemans Bay Structure Plan, Princes Highway Safety And Capacity: Nowra, Nsw To Victorian Border, Sydney-Canberra Rail Connectivity And Capacity, and the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, with the following details focusing on those most applicable.
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The Sebel Hotel
Replacement of the Batemans Bay Hotel with a four-storey hotel and luxury apartments, including more than 70 hotel rooms, 11 luxury three-bedroom townhouse apartments, a gym, breakfast room, business centre, and 72 carparking spaces.
Batemans Bay Community Health Facility
New purpose-built community health facility offering various healthcare services including allied health, Aboriginal health, community mental health, drug and alcohol, child, youth and family services, primary healthcare, consultation, treatment, pathology, group rooms, and a gymnasium. The facility will bring together a range of services in one location including women's health and mental health services.
3 Clyde Street Mixed Use Tourist, Residential & Retail Development
Proposed hotel/serviced apartment, permanent residential apartment, and retail development in two, 4 and 5 level buildings. Comprises 46 hotel rooms/serviced apartments, 10 permanent residential apartments, 2 ground level retail tenancies, and on-site parking.
Batemans Bay Dredging
Regular dredging of the Clyde River Bar to maintain safe vessel movement, improve navigation, and support local businesses, tourism, and the economy. Includes removing approx. 30,000 cubic metres of sand and placing it in water to nourish nearby beaches.
24 Beach Road Residential Development
DA approved residential development site with an existing motel offering holding income. Proposed for 34 apartments with unobstructed views, designed for building efficiency. Waterfront locale.
Batemans Bay Waterfront Master Plan and Activation Strategy
A master plan and activation strategy for the Batemans Bay waterfront, aiming to create a richer variety of uses, programs, and amenity, enhance public spaces, improve access, and stimulate mixed-use development.
Greater Batemans Bay Structure Plan
A visionary document setting out the strategic planning framework for development over 25 years, guiding the scale, pattern, and broad location of development, including provision for new housing and business. It aims to balance demands for new housing, commercial development, and servicing with environmental preservation and character retention.
Lot 5 Bunderra Circuit Residential Subdivision
DA-approved 21-lot residential subdivision on a 52,684 sqm englobo site at Malua Bay on the NSW South Coast. Lots range from 619 sqm to 11,470 sqm, all north-facing, with a leafy coastal setting near Malua Bay Beach and Batemans Bay. Vegetation clearing is complete and the site is ready for civil works. The englobo parcel sold in 2024/25 for $2.7 million.
651 residents of Long Beach are employed, from a labour force of 686. Unemployment sits at 5.1%, with participation at 47.5%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 1,450, about 86% 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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The suburb of Long Beach is characterized by a qualified workforce with a strong presence in essential services, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%, based on AreaSearch compilations of local statistical boundaries. In March 2026, there were 651 employed local residents, while the jobless rate was 1.0% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, and labor participation fell significantly short of the regional benchmark (47.5% compared to 60.6%). Census figures indicate that a moderate 13.6% of residents performed their jobs from home, though the influence of pandemic restrictions should be kept in mind.
Resident jobs are concentrated mostly within healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The suburb of Long Beach displays a notable concentration in the retail trade sector, where the employment proportion is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, accounting for 0.9% of local employment compared to 5.3% across the region. The largely residential character of the suburb of Long Beach appears to limit local employment options, as shown by the comparison of the Census working population against the resident population. According to analysis by AreaSearch of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader regional boundaries, the local labor force contracted by 3.8% and overall employment fell by 3.4% during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, which led to a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% reduction in the workforce, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future employment shifts. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary widely by industry. Projecting these industry-specific trends onto the local workforce suggests employment in the suburb of Long Beach could rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted calculation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Long Beach is $1,389 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $687 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,842 a year against an average of $58,165. 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 latest postcode-level tax statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023 show that income levels in the suburb of Long Beach are below the national average, with a median of $46,842 and an average of $58,165. This is lower than the Regional NSW median of $52,390 and average of $65,215. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $51,676 for the median and $64,168 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Long Beach were modest, falling in the 25th to 28th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 31.6% of local residents (535 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999, which is comparable to the wider metropolitan region where this bracket represents 29.9%. After housing costs, residents retain 85.3% of their income, ranking in the 29th percentile nationwide, while the local SEIFA income index ranks in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Long Beach had 666 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,699 a month. Rent absorbs 29.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing structure in the suburb of Long Beach was dominated by houses at 91.2%, with other formats like semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative dwellings representing 8.7%, compared to Regional NSW where houses comprised 82.6% and other formats represented 17.4%. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Long Beach were significantly higher than the Regional NSW benchmark, standing at 48.6%, with remaining homes occupied under a mortgage (35.3%) or rented (16.1%). The median monthly home loan repayment was below the Regional NSW average at $1,699, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $410, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330 respectively.
Across the nation, monthly mortgage payments in the suburb of Long Beach are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents run higher than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Long Beach counted 666 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 43% couples without children. 20% 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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Family units represent the majority of households at 77.6%, consisting of couples with children at 24.6%, couples without children at 42.7%, and single parent households at 8.9%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.4%, with lone person households representing 19.6% and group households making up 3.4%. The median household occupancy of 2.5 people is slightly larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.0% of adults in Long Beach hold a university qualification, including 12.5% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The area shows lower tertiary attainment rates, with university qualification levels at 21.0%, which is well below the NSW average of 32.2%. This represents a challenge as well as a target for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 12.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Technical and trade credentials are prominent, with 43.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 32.1%. A significant 24.4% of local residents are enrolled in formal education programs.
Within this student group, 10.0% are in primary school, 7.4% are in high school, and 1.9% are attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Long Beach reaches 43 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 140 services a week. The typical home sits about 230 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transit assessment indicates there are 43 active transit stops in the suburb of Long Beach, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 6 different routes, which provide a combined total of 143 passenger services per week. Transit access is classified as good, with residents living an average of 231 meters from their nearest stop. Because the suburb of Long Beach is primarily residential, the vast majority of working residents travel out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 97%. Dwellings have an average of 1.6 vehicles.
Approximately 13.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit service frequency averages 20 runs per day across all local routes, which translates to roughly 3 weekly arrivals at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
60.0% of residents in Long Beach report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.0% 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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Residents of the suburb of Long Beach display above-average health profiles, based on AreaSearch measurements of mortality levels and chronic disease prevalence, coupled with standard rates of typical health issues across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of the population, which equals about 846 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health challenges represent the most frequent medical conditions, affecting 12.5% and 8.9% of the population respectively, while 60.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Residents of working age display a higher than average rate of chronic health issues. The suburb of Long Beach has 30.1% of its population aged 65 and older (509 people), which exceeds the Regional NSW proportion of 23.4%. Health profiles among older residents are above average, with national percentiles matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Long Beach is largely Australian-born, at 84.1% of residents, with 4.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (27.6%). 3.4% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Long Beach has below-average levels of cultural diversity, with 84.1% of residents born in Australia, 92.4% holding citizenship, and 95.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religious affiliation, representing 50.9% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Looking at parent birthplaces, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Long Beach are English at 32.6%, Australian at 27.6%, and Irish at 9.8%. There are also specific ethnic groups with distinct local concentrations compared to the region: Polish heritage represents 1.0% of the population in the suburb of Long Beach compared to 0.5% regionally, Russian heritage is at 0.4% compared to 0.2%, and Hungarian heritage is at 0.3% compared to 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Long Beach is 51, older than 93% of areas nationally. 17.1% 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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The median age in the suburb of Long Beach is 51 years, which is notably higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and the national Australian median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, the 65 - 74 age group is highly represented at 20.1% locally, while young adults aged 25 - 34 are underrepresented at 7.0%. This local concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly above the national proportion of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census statistics show that the 75 to 84 age bracket has increased from 7.2% to 8.5% of the local population, while the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 12.0% to 11.4%.
By 2041, the demographic profile of the suburb of Long Beach is projected to adjust, with the 65 to 74 age bracket increasing by 12% (39 people) to grow from 340 to 380, while the number of residents aged 15 to 24 is projected to decrease by 3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Long Beach
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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,758 at the 2021 Census → 1,694 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 (SAL12385). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.