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Lyndoch has an estimated 2,372 residents, up from 2,151 at the 2021 Census — a change of 221 people, or 10.3%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 42.0% of that increase. Density is about 44 people per 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 statistical assessments of local geographic updates from the ABS alongside address registry validation checks by AreaSearch, Lyndoch is calculated to have approximately 2,372 residents in May 2026. This represents a gains of 221 individuals (10.3%) from the 2,151 citizens recorded during the 2021 Census. The updated count is determined from a base of 2,360 residents identified via the ABS ERP registry in June 2025, combined with 19 additional addresses confirmed since the Census. With these numbers, the spatial distribution sits at 43 persons per square kilometer, which indicates a low-density living environment.
This growth rate of 10.3% outpaced the Rest of SA average of 5.9% and the broader SA4 territory, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population gains were largely supported by interstate arrivals, who represented roughly 42.0% of the net increase, though overseas arrivals and natural additions also remained positive. Future planning calculations rely on the SA2 regional estimates published by ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using 2022 baseline parameters. For regions where these projections are absent, and for periods extending past 2032, calculations integrate local government data from 2023 (utilizing 2021 baselines) through a weighted blending process that scales LGA expansion to SA2 specifications. Looking ahead, this suburb is anticipated to register expansion within the highest national quartile for regional areas, with projections indicating an addition of 505 residents by 2041, representing a overall expansion of 20.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
58 new dwellings have been approved in Lyndoch over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, 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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According to residential building registries compiled by AreaSearch from local government areas, Lyndoch averages approximately 11 home approvals annually, accumulating to 58 residential builds over the preceding 5 fiscal years. During the current FY-26 period, 12 approvals have been authorized. Because historical construction patterns between FY-21 and FY-25 indicate about 3 residents enter the community for every home built, the incoming demand is outpacing local supply, which tends to elevate property values and heighten competition among purchasers. The average building value for new residential builds is $381,000, suggesting developers are concentrating on higher-tier construction projects.
Additionally, commercial building approvals reached $248,000 this fiscal year, underlining the dominant residential profile of the area. In comparison to the Rest of SA, per-capita construction volumes in Lyndoch are 14.0% lower, placing the community in the 70th percentile of all evaluated zones nationwide. Furthermore, all recent building activity has been limited to detached homes, ensuring the local low-density character is maintained to attract buyers seeking larger plots. The current ratio of 188 people for each approved permit points to an expanding community. Long-term projections indicate Lyndoch will gain 493 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly assessments from AreaSearch. If building activity does not accelerate, the supply of homes could fall behind population additions, likely escalating competitive pressures and supporting future home values.
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 Lyndoch, worth an estimated $6 million. A further 14 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $2.06 billion. 5 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities. 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 projects, planning choices, and development projects are major drivers of regional economic activity. AreaSearch has identified 2 active projects expected to impact the local community. Key developments include 57 Queen Street Estate in Williamstown, George Street Estate in Williamstown, the New Water Infrastructure to Barossa project (Barossa New Water), and the Barossa Rugby Precinct, with details of the most relevant projects listed below.
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George Street Estate, Williamstown
George Street Estate is a proposed 6.22 hectare residential subdivision on Lot 9 George Street in Williamstown, within The Barossa Council area. The land has been marketed as one of the last major land development opportunities in the town, with concept plans showing a new house and land estate subject to council approval and planning consent. The site has been sold but remains listed as in planning, with no confirmed named developer; SA Homes & Acreage has acted as the selling and marketing agent for the land.
57 Queen Street Estate, Williamstown
Subdivision of an 8,090 m2 residential allotment at 57 Queen Street, Williamstown within The Barossa Council into approximately 11 residential lots. The 0.80 hectare site has been marketed as a start up development opportunity and is identified by OpenLot as a small estate with 11 new homes in planning. A development application has been lodged through the SA Planning Portal and the project is progressing through the planning and assessment process before civil works and lot release.
New Water Infrastructure to Barossa (Barossa New Water)
A major water security program investigating the delivery of up to 13 GL per year of climate-independent recycled water from the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Barossa and Eden Valleys. Following a detailed business case, the State Government, Barossa Infrastructure Limited, and Barossa Australia are exploring pathways for a viable recycled water proposal, including substituting River Murray water for existing users to support viticulture and agriculture out to 2050.
Barossa Rugby Precinct
A $5.166 million purpose-built rugby facility featuring gender-neutral changerooms, clubroom, dedicated rugby pitch with LED lighting providing 100 lux, commercial kitchen, bar space for 150 people, sheltered viewing deck, car parking, and internal roads. The facility supports rugby union, touch football, and primary school sporting programs. Officially opened in June 2024, the precinct accommodates three touch football pitches and has become the best rugby playing surface in South Australia. Designed by Dash Architects and built by Bishop Building.
La Vida Homes - Gembrook Estate Tanunda
Fixed-price, turn-key house and land packages by La Vida Homes within the Gembrook Estate master-planned community. Located on the outskirts of Tanunda in the heart of the Barossa Valley, offering 3-4 bedroom homes with modern open-plan living, built-in wardrobes, and outdoor entertaining spaces. Quality building with fixtures suited for families and investors seeking lifestyle and community in a premium wine region.
Tanunda Recreation Park Redevelopment
Comprehensive redevelopment of Tanunda Recreation Park completed in March 2024 as part of The Big Project. The $10.6 million precinct redevelopment includes new 300-seat multi-purpose clubrooms with bar and spectator viewing, six gender-neutral changerooms, junior sports oval, cricket training nets, inclusive playground, LED sports lighting, widened main oval with improved playing surface, and extensive landscaping. Winner of the 2024 SANFL Football Facility of the Year award, the facility serves as a regional-level venue for football, cricket, netball, tennis and community events.The park hosted the 2024 Barossa, Light and Gawler Football and Netball grand finals and will host the 2025 Australian Country Cricket Championships.
Sovereign Estate
A residential land release development in Tanunda offering various sized allotments for new homes within walking distance to the town centre and surrounded by vineyards.
Gembrook Estate
A significant premium land release master-planned community in Tanunda, offering spacious, title-ready allotments. It boasts panoramic views of the Barossa Ranges and is located near Faith Lutheran Private School, minutes from world-class wineries. Stages 1 and 2 are nearly sold out, with Stages 3 & 4 now available.
1,251 residents of Lyndoch are employed, from a labour force of 1,287. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,922, 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.
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Lyndoch boasts a capable labor force, with essential services fields being well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.8%, and 4.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,251 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.7% below Regional SA's rate of 5.5%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (64.7% compared to Regional SA's 58.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 11.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment fields for working residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The community is highly specialized in manufacturing, with its employment concentration in this sector reaching 1.7 times the regional average. In contrast, primary production fields like agriculture, forestry & fishing account for 4.7% of local jobs, which is lower than the regional rate of 14.5%. Comparing the locally active workplace numbers to the resident labor pool suggests that local job opportunities are relatively scarce within the suburb's boundaries. According to SALM and ABS statistics compiled from surrounding administrative zones, the preceding 12 months saw job numbers rise by 4.0% while the total labor force grew by 3.6%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional SA experienced a 1.2% rise in employment, a 2.6% increase in the labor force, and a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-range employment trends are guided by national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future outcomes. While national job growth is projected to reach 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among Lyndoch residents could grow by 5.4% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, assuming a simple weighted extrapolation based on industry mix without adjustments for local population variations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Lyndoch is $1,632 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $766 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,864 a year against an average of $59,949. 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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Based on ATO postal area statistics from the 2023 fiscal year, Lyndoch taxpayers earn a median income of $51,864 and an average income of $59,949. These figures are below national baselines and compare to a median of $48,920 and an average of $58,933 for Regional SA. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, local estimates would rise to approximately $57,139 for median earnings and $66,046 for average earnings by March 2026. The 2021 Census highlights that local household, family, and individual incomes are modest, sitting between the 42nd and 43rd percentiles.
Income distribution data shows the largest group, containing 34.7% of residents (823 people), falls in the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with regional trends where 27.5% share the same band. Residents retain 87.8% of their income after housing costs, though disposable resources are below the national median at the 48th percentile, and the local SEIFA income metric ranks in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Lyndoch had 795 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,452 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing profiles from the most recent Census show that separate houses made up 94.3% of local dwellings, while semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures constituted 5.6%. In comparison, Regional SA had 88.5% separate houses and 11.5% alternative dwellings. The level of outright home ownership was 39.1%, slightly behind the regional average, with the remaining properties being purchased under a mortgage (46.4%) or occupied by tenants (14.6%). Monthly mortgage costs averaged $1,452, which is higher than the Regional SA average of $1,153, while weekly rent averaged $295, compared to the regional benchmark of $220.
Compared to the rest of the nation, local mortgage outlays are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are also below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Lyndoch counted 795 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 877 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 36% couples without children. 19% 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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Families make up 78.9% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 32.8%, couples without children at 35.5%, and single parents at 9.4%. Single-person households make up 19.1% and group living situations represent 2.0%, combining for 21.1% in non-family arrangements. The median household size of 2.6 residents exceeds the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
18.9% of adults in Lyndoch hold a university qualification, including 13.7% with a bachelor degree and 3.1% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 223 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,019 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 suburb displays low levels of tertiary education, as university graduates represent 18.9% of the population compared to the national rate of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Practical and technical qualifications are highly common, with vocational credentials held by 42.0% of residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 29.9%. Active participation in study is high, with 28.1% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
Primary school students account for 11.1%, secondary students make up 8.3%, and tertiary students represent 3.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Lyndoch means driving: households keep an average of 1.9 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.7% of residents in Lyndoch report no long-term health condition. 3.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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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Local health profiles indicate favorable outcomes for residents of the suburb, with statistical reviews of mortality and chronic conditions aligning with national benchmarks. Chronic disease rates remain low across younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at 51% (approximately 1,203 people) compared to the national rate of 55.7%. Psychological health conditions and arthritis are the most common diagnoses, affecting 9.5% and 8.7% of residents. Conversely, 65.7% of the population reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Residents of working age experience higher-than-average rates of chronic conditions.
The suburb has 25.8% of its population aged 65 and over (611 people), which is lower than the regional proportion of 27.1%. Seniors in the area exhibit strong health outcomes, ranking higher than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Lyndoch is largely Australian-born, at 85.2% of residents, with 2.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.7%) and Australian (30.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures are low, with 85.2% of residents born in Australia, 91.4% holding citizenship, and 97.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 43.4% of the community. In terms of unusual concentrations, Judaism was recorded at none of the population, matching the regional average of none. Ancestry profiles show the most common backgrounds are English at 34.7%, Australian at 30.0%, and German at 10.9%. Certain European ancestries are more common here than across the wider region: Maltese ancestry is recorded at 0.5% of the population (compared to 0.2% regionally), Russian ancestry is at 0.3% (compared to 0.1%), and Polish ancestry is at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Lyndoch is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 20.5% 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 local median age of 44 years is younger than the Regional SA average of 47 but older than the national median of 38. The age distribution reveals a high concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 years (15.9%), while the 75 - 84 age bracket is smaller (8.1%) than the regional average. The proportion of residents in the 65 - 74 age group is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate the 65 to 74 group has expanded from 12.3% to 15.9% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 6.2% to 8.1%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.8% to 11.7%, and the 5 to 14 age group decreased from 12.8% to 11.6%. Long-term modeling indicates the local age profile will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 group projected to grow by 152 people (80%) from 192 to 345. Seniors aged 65 and over are expected to account for 56% of the overall population growth, while the 5 to 14 cohort is projected to grow by 4% (9 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Lyndoch
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this 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 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 — 19 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,151 at the 2021 Census → 2,372 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 (SAL40794). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.