Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
2021 Census | -- people
The median house price in Lugarno is $1.81m, with units at $1.78m. House values have moved 1.9% a year compounded over five years.
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Lugarno has an estimated 5,760 residents, down from 5,869 at the 2021 Census — a change of 109 people, or 1.9%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 2,149 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.
Detail
As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Lugarno has an estimated population of around 5,760, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates and new addresses verified since the Census. In comparison to the 5,869 people counted in the 2021 Census, this indicates a reduction of 109 people (1.9%). Such demographic movement is derived from an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure of 5,726 identified by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 release, along with 1 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With a resultant density of 2,149 persons per square kilometer, the locality sits higher than the national benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
Recent population expansion was predominantly underpinned by overseas migration, which made up approximately 92.0% of total inbound gains. For forward modelling, AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year), alongside NSW State Government SA2 datasets issued in 2022 (anchored to 2021) for locations without standard coverage. Age-cohort growth trends from these series are extended across all districts for the years 2032 to 2041. Demographic outlooks indicate that the suburb of Lugarno will experience an expansion slightly under the national statistical area median, adding 624 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 projections to produce an overall rise of 10.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Detail
An examination of ABS residential approval statistics by AreaSearch reveals that Lugarno averages approximately 1 new dwelling approvals per annum, totalling an estimated 8 approvals across the last 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 and FY-25), with no approvals recorded to date in FY-25. Because the local resident count contracted over recent times, this pipeline has broadly met market requirements and preserved options for purchasers. In terms of non-residential construction, commercial approvals of $446,000 were lodged in the current financial year, underscoring subdued commercial building activity. Residential construction volumes in Lugarno track well below benchmarks for Greater Sydney and across Australia, highlighting an established market with physical or planning limits on expansion.
Constrained construction pipelines typically reinforce price resilience and buyer appetite for existing stock. Notably, recent building initiatives have concentrated entirely on medium and higher-density formats, which provide accessible entry points tailored to first-time buyers, investors, and downsizing households. This pivot contrasts sharply with the suburb's established residential footprint (presently 93.0% detached houses), reflecting a scarcity of vacant land while accommodating shifting living preferences and budget requirements. Projections derived from the latest AreaSearch quarterly figures indicate that Lugarno will expand by 590 residents through to 2041. If prevailing construction trajectories persist, residential delivery could lag behind population additions, which may intensify competition among purchasers and sustain upward movement in property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Lugarno
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 43 current infrastructure and development projects close to Lugarno, worth an estimated $11.8 billion. 10 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
Detail
Local development trends and community outcomes are strongly guided by capital works, strategic planning, and civil infrastructure. AreaSearch has pinpointed a total of 3 major projects anticipated to influence the surrounding district. Prominent undertakings comprise the Georges River College Peakhurst Campus Upgrades, the Henry Lawson Drive Stage 1B Upgrade, the Oatley to Como Walkway Upgrade, and the Blaxland Riverside Estate, with key details summarized below.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Illawong Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment and expansion of Illawong Village Shopping Centre including refurbishment of the existing centre, additional retail floor space, new specialty tenancies, upgraded public domain, improved parking and associated site works. The project received planning approval and has progressed into the delivery phase.
Mortdale Local Centre Development Control Plan
Georges River Council is preparing a Development Control Plan (DCP) for the Mortdale Local Centre to guide future growth. Based on the adopted Master Plan, the DCP focuses on maintaining the community's preferred village atmosphere through design excellence principles, low to medium density development, and the addition of more parking, seating, and greenery. The overarching master plan unlocks a theoretical capacity for an additional 578 residential dwellings within 400m of the station.
Oatley to Como Walkway Upgrade
Upgrade of an approximately 800-metre deteriorating asphalt pathway and shared cycleway connecting Oatley and Como via the heritage-listed Old Como Railway Bridge. Georges River Council received $280,000 from the NSW Government's Get NSW Active program for investigation and detailed design work, which is expected to be completed by mid-2025. The proposed upgrade includes pathway reconstruction, widening, improved lighting on the bridge, safety enhancements including fencing, rest stops with seating, and embankment works. The pathway is located on State Government land, with the bridge owned by Sydney Water.Future construction funding to be determined by the NSW Government through TAHE (Transport Asset Holding Entity) which has confirmed it will provide funds for improvement works. The pathway serves as a popular pedestrian and cycling link across the Georges River, forming part of Greater Sydney's Strategic Cycleway Corridor connecting Georges River and Sutherland Shire communities.
Former Oatley Bowling Club Redevelopment (Arthur Hardiman Reserve)
Transformation of the former Oatley Bowling Club site into a community recreation park. Following adoption of the Plan of Management in July 2021, the site underwent extensive remediation works. In June 2025, Council resolved to revise the Master Plan to investigate the site becoming a pocket forest or community garden, aligning with tree canopy and green space targets. The project aims to create accessible and diverse recreational opportunities while connecting to the adjoining Myles Dunphy Reserve.The site will be named Arthur Hardiman Reserve, with features including the Ngunungi Playground.
70-76 Pitt Street Mortdale
Mixed-use development proposal featuring residential apartments above retail/commercial space. Designed to enhance the local shopping strip while providing quality housing options. Includes sustainable design features and community spaces.
21 Charles St Riverwood & 7-9 Brighton Rd Peakhurst Seniors Housing
NSW Land and Housing Corporation (Homes NSW) seniors housing project delivering 14 independent living units (6 x 1-bed and 8 x 2-bed) with landscaping, fencing and 7 surface car spaces across consolidated lots at 21 Charles St Riverwood and 7-9 Brighton Rd Peakhurst. Part 5 REF approved on 27 May 2024. No public evidence of construction commencement specific to this site as at 10 Oct 2025.
Enterprise Industrial Estate Mortdale
Mortdale's first industrial development in nearly 20 years, featuring 22 warehouse units (115-243sqm with mezzanine), 7 work-store units (71-111sqm, now sold out), and 41 strata storage units (28-120sqm). The boutique industrial estate offers modern spaces with 6-meter clearance, NBN connectivity, 40A 3-phase power, allocated parking, 24/7 access, and security features. Construction commenced with 65% of units already sold, positioned strategically near M5/M8 motorways, Forest Road, and King Georges Road.
17-21 Pennsylvania Road Residential Development - Riverwood
A residential development at 17-21 Pennsylvania Road, Riverwood, delivering modern apartments to address housing demand in the Riverwood precinct. The project features contemporary design, communal spaces, and sustainable elements to support local population growth.
3,363 residents of Lugarno are employed, from a labour force of 3,466. Unemployment sits at 3.0%, with participation at 72.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,641, about 81% 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.
Detail
The local labour pool in Lugarno is characterised by solid educational qualifications and strong participation in professional disciplines, featuring a low unemployment rate of 3.0% alongside an estimated 1.8% annual rise in jobs according to regional AreaSearch aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,363, with joblessness tracking 1.2% lower than the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, while the participation rate remains healthy at 72.1% against 68.9% across the broader metropolis. Furthermore, 53.2% of workers reported working remotely during the Census, a figure influenced by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time.
Key sectors engaging local workers include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. There is a prominent local concentration in education & training, which accounts for 1.3 times the regional representation. Conversely, health care & social assistance engages 12.0% of the workforce, trailing the metropolitan share of 14.1%. Because the locality is overwhelmingly residential, local workplace opportunities are limited when comparing Census workforce numbers with the resident base. Synthesised ABS and SALM figures compiled by AreaSearch show that both workforce employment and labour force size grew by 1.8% over the past 12 months, maintaining steady unemployment levels, closely mirroring Greater Sydney's corresponding 1.9% employment growth and 1.9% labour supply increase. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia projections released in Mar-26 provide indicative medium and long-term trends when calibrated against local workforce composition. Across Australia, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry trajectories vary widely. When mapped to Lugarno's sectoral profile via weighted extrapolation (excluding localized demographic forecasts), local workforce demand is estimated to grow by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% across ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lugarno is $2,721 a week (about $141,000 a year), with median personal income at $934 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,817 a year against an average of $74,022. 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.
Detail
ATO postcode records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate a taxpayer median income of $55,817 and an average of $74,022 in the suburb of Lugarno, exceeding national benchmarks while comparing with Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Factoring in Wage Price Index increases of 10.32% following financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $61,577 for median and $81,661 for average earnings as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed weekly household earnings in the 94th percentile ($2,721). Income brackets show 30.4% of the population (1,751 people) earning in the $4000+ tier, unlike the wider metropolitan zone where 30.9% sit within the $1,500 - 2,999 band.
Furthermore, 45.3% of households generate weekly incomes above $3,000, and locals preserve 87.2% of earnings after meeting housing costs, placing the suburb in the 9th decile for SEIFA economic advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lugarno had 1,906 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 2% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 9% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $560 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 81% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
Detail
At the latest Census, Lugarno's housing stock consisted of 92.8% separate houses alongside 7.2% medium and higher-density dwellings (semi-detached properties, units, and alternative formats), contrasting with the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 48.0%, well above metropolitan averages, while mortgaged properties accounted for 43.0% and rental accommodation comprised 9.1%. Monthly mortgage payments stood at a median of $3,000 and weekly rent averaged $560, significantly exceeding Sydney metro standards of $2,427 and $470 respectively, as well as broader Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lugarno counted 1,906 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 47% are couples with children, more than in 92% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 12% 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.
Detail
Household structures are heavily centered on families, which account for 86.7% of residences; this includes 47.4% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 9.2% single-parent households. Non-family dwellings make up 13.3% of the total, consisting of 12.2% single-occupant homes and 1.4% group arrangements. The typical household size stands at 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
33.8% of adults in Lugarno hold a university qualification, including 23.8% with a bachelor degree and 7.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 20.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 265 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,101 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
Detail
In Lugarno, 33.8% of the adult population holds higher education credentials, tracking slightly behind the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 23.8%, with postgraduate awards at 7.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Technical and vocational training is also well represented, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, split between certificates (20.2%) and advanced diplomas (12.9%). Student enrollment across the suburb is substantial, with 27.4% of the population engaged in formal study. This total comprises 8.5% attending primary schools, 8.4% in secondary education, and 6.2% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Public transport in Lugarno reaches 57 stops on 14 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 2.0 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.
Detail
Transit assessments indicate that Lugarno contains 57 active transport stops providing bus connections across 14 distinct routes, delivering 1,167 weekly scheduled passenger trips. Local network proximity is exceptional, as households are situated an average of 182 meters from their nearest transit node. Reflecting the area's suburban character, outward commuting prevails, with private vehicles accounting for 87% of journeys and rail travel comprising 9%. Household vehicle availability averages 2.0 cars per residence, exceeding metropolitan norms, while 53.2% of the workforce indicated working from home in the 2021 Census, influenced by COVID-19 conditions.
Across the entire network, bus services operate at an average rate of 166 trips per day, which provides approximately 20 weekly departures for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
73.4% of residents in Lugarno report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 85% of areas nationally. 4.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.2% 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.
Detail
AreaSearch assessments of mortality patterns and chronic illness indicators demonstrate strong community health in Lugarno, where common ailments remain exceptionally low across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is substantial, encompassing approximately 56% of all residents (~3,235 people), compared with 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 7.6 and 5.6% of residents respectively, while 73.4% of locals reported no chronic medical conditions, in line with 74.6% throughout Greater Sydney. The working-age cohort maintains an exceptionally low illness profile.
Although older adults aged 65 and over comprise 21.3% of the community (1,226 people)—above the 15.5% metropolitan benchmark—senior health metrics remain robust and rank favorably against national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lugarno is largely Australian-born, at 76.9% of residents, with 27.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (21.0%) and Australian (19.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
Detail
Cultural indicators show Lugarno possesses broader diversity than many local areas, with 23.1% of residents born abroad and 27.3% using a non-English language in their households. Religious affiliation is predominantly Christian, representing 71.3% of the local population, substantially higher than the Greater Sydney share of 49.2%. Parental heritage records identify English (21.0%), Australian (19.3%), and Other (9.6%) as the primary ancestral backgrounds in Lugarno, with the Other category tracking below the 16.0% regional average. Distinct cultural concentrations are also evident, including a prominent Greek background representing 7.9% locally (against 1.9% across the region), alongside Macedonian at 3.1% (versus 0.4%) and Croatian ancestry at 1.6% (compared to 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lugarno is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 24.4% 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.
Detail
The demographic structure in Lugarno skews older than the Greater Sydney average. Based on estimates updated to August 2026, mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) constitute 28.4% of the population compared to 22.6% regionally, while young-to-middle adults (25 - 44) make up 19.6% against a regional benchmark of 31.4%. The estimated median age stands at 45 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and remaining 8 years higher than Greater Sydney's median of 37 and above the national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, youth and younger demographics (0 - 24) expanded from 29.7% to an estimated 31.2%.
Looking to 2041, senior demographics (65+) will drive the greatest expansion, increasing by 535 (44%) to reach 1,762, while younger adult and youth cohorts are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lugarno
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,869 at the 2021 Census → 5,760 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 (SAL12430). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.