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The median house price in Mannering Park is $825k, with units at $562k. House values have moved 4.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Mannering Park has an estimated 2,587 residents, up from 2,554 at the 2021 Census — a change of 33 people, or 1.3%. That puts 363 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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Demographic assessments incorporating broader ABS figures and newly verified addresses indicate that the suburb of Mannering Park has a population of approximately 2,587 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 2,554 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a modest expansion of 33 people (1.3%). This updated figure stems from AreaSearch's evaluation of the ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 1 validated new addresses registered following the census. With a resultant density of 362 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space alongside room for future residential expansion.
The suburb of Mannering Park's 1.3% increase sits within 2.1 percentage points of the broader SA4 territory (3.4%), reflecting resilient underlying momentum. Inflow from overseas migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 75.0% of recent population additions. Population forecasting applies ABS and Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 baseline metrics, supplemented where necessary by NSW State Government SA2 modeling from 2022 pegged to 2021. Cohort-specific growth trajectories from these sources are extended across all sectors between 2032 and 2041. Over this timeframe, overall demographic contraction is anticipated, with the suburb of Mannering Park projected to experience a net loss of 119 persons by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, specific segments will expand, most notably residents aged 85 and over, whose numbers are forecast to increase by 79 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
23 new dwellings have been approved in Mannering Park over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 39, running ahead of 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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Statistical evaluations of ABS building figures show that Mannering Park has maintained an average pace of roughly 4 residential approvals each year, accumulating 23 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 39 approvals have been granted. With only 0.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, residential construction comfortably accommodates or surpasses incoming demand, broadening buyer selection and accommodating potential demographic expansion beyond baseline forecasts. New dwellings show an average expected construction cost of $329,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to deliver more attainable housing stock.
Non-residential activity remains modest, with $169,000 recorded in commercial approvals during the current financial year, underscoring the predominantly domestic character of the neighborhood. On a per-person basis, Mannering Park records building activity tracking 12.0% above the regional average over the 5 year period compared to Greater Sydney, sustaining healthy inventory while safeguarding established asset values. Detached single-family residences account for 92.0% of recent approvals, with medium and high-density formats comprising the remaining 8.0%, preserving the quiet, low-density neighborhood fabric tailored to space-seeking families. A ratio of approximately 133 people per dwelling approval further illustrates this low-density dynamic. Given that the local population is projected to stabilize or contract, reduced pressure on the housing market is expected across Mannering Park, which may enhance purchasing conditions for prospective homeowners.
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 19 current infrastructure and development projects close to Mannering Park, worth an estimated $1.47 billion. 5 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and public works programs play a central role in shaping local area performance and connectivity. In total no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Notable initiatives in the surrounding district include the Colongra Sporting Complex, Lake Munmorah Recreation Facility, Lakes Ridge Residential Estate, and the Alliance Avenue and Wyee Road Intersection Upgrade.
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Trinity Point Marina & Resort Development
A $665 million luxury carbon-neutral waterfront destination designed by Koichi Takada. The State Significant Development includes a 5-star hotel with up to 220 rooms, 180 luxury residential apartments, and an expansion of the existing marina to 188 berths. Features include two 300-seat restaurants, a world-class wellness retreat, a floating helipad, and a public foreshore boardwalk. The project targets a 4-Star Green Star certification using green roofs and solar technology.
Morisset Sports and Recreation Facility
Delivery of a new multi-sport and community recreation precinct by the NSW Government to replace the former Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre. The proposed facility is planned for the Morisset Hospital precinct off Morisset Park Road, incorporating multi-purpose indoor courts, outdoor playing fields, and associated community amenities. Lake Macquarie City Council and the NSW Office of Sport are progressing site planning and assessment framework agreements.
Lake Munmorah Recreation Facility
A $3.81 million project to create a significant active precinct including an inclusive regional-sized playspace, a district-level skatepark and pump track, an upgraded access road and carpark, and supporting recreational infrastructure.
Fishery Point Road and Morisset Park Road Intersection Upgrade
Lake Macquarie City Council has engaged Metiri to plan and design an upgrade of the Fishery Point Road and Morisset Park Road intersection. The project is currently in the planning, investigations, and design stage, with a feasibility assessment identifying traffic signals as the most viable upgrade option. The goal is to improve safety and traffic flow at the T-intersection.
Alliance Avenue and Wyee Road Intersection Upgrade
Upgrade of the intersection to a new four-legged roundabout to improve safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, reduce congestion, support public transport, and manage increased traffic volumes due to residential and commercial growth in Morisset, including access to the Cedar Mill entertainment venue. The project is funded by Lake Macquarie City Council, NSW Government ($2.5 million through the State Voluntary Planning Agreement Funding Program), and development contributions/private investment.
Morisset Place Strategy
A long-term strategic plan by Lake Macquarie City Council to guide the future development and growth of Morisset as a regionally significant growth area under the Hunter Regional Plan 2041. It aims to accommodate an additional 12000 residents and facilitate mixed-use precincts. A draft strategy is expected for public exhibition in 2026.
Lakes Ridge Residential Estate
A 283-lot residential subdivision on 27.2 hectares of land. The development has received consent and includes 3 hectares for conservation, restoration of a wetland, a local park, and walking/cycleways.
Wyee Local Centre Expansion
The Wyee Local Centre Expansion is a proposed $46.3 million commercial precinct by Wyee Market Place Holdings located at 106 Wyee Road and 1496 Hue Hue Road, Wyee. The development plans incorporate a modern supermarket, approximately 12 specialty retail tenancies, commercial suites, and over 250 car parking spaces. The development application (DA/875/2026) is undergoing assessment by Lake Macquarie City Council and the Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel.
1,179 residents of Mannering Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,234. Unemployment sits at 4.5%, with participation at 58.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,233, 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 employment landscape in Mannering Park reflects a mix of white and blue collar jobs, with construction standing out as a particularly strong sector. Statistical area data aggregated by AreaSearch indicates an unemployment rate of 4.5% alongside an estimated employment growth of 2.7% over the past year. By March 2026, the area recorded 1,179 residents in work, while the local unemployment rate stood at 0.3% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation remains notably lower at 58.7% compared to the 68.9% rate observed across Greater Sydney. Census data reveals that a moderate 16.6% of residents worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted with consideration of the lingering effects of the Covid-19 lockdown period.
The primary employment fields for residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction shows exceptional concentration, engaging workers at 1.8 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, professional & technical roles account for only 2.9% of the local workforce, well below the 11.5% regional share. Comparing Census-recorded employment counts against the resident population highlights a relatively constrained local job base within the immediate neighborhood. Review of aggregated ABS and SALM metrics reveals that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 2.7% while the labour pool expanded by 3.4%, lifting the local unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Sydney achieved a 1.9% rise in employment alongside a 1.9% increase in the workforce, with its jobless rate edging slightly downward. For longer-term context, national industry projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 outline broader shifts across five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry variations remain pronounced. Aligning these sector trends with Mannering Park's local industry mix indicates an expected employment expansion of 6.2% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mannering Park is $1,391 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $653 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,112 a year against an average of $65,625. 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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Aggregated ATO statistics for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Mannering Park marginally beneath nationwide benchmarks. The median taxable income within the suburb of Mannering Park sits at $54,112, with the average income reaching $65,625, compared against Greater Sydney metrics of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $59,696 for median income and $72,398 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, 2021 Census data places local earnings between the 19th and 28th percentiles nationwide.
The most common income bracket encompasses 887 residents earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, making up 34.3% of the community and tracking closely with the regional proportion of 30.9%. Disposable income retention is constrained, with 82.1% of income remaining after housing costs, situating the area at the 25th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mannering Park had 961 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 2% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 34% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $378 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,625 a month. Rent absorbs 27.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Single-family houses represented 94.6% of residential stock in Mannering Park at the most recent Census, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and other formats accounting for 5.5%, in sharp contrast to the Sydney metro profile of 55.9% standalone houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 33.7%, considerably higher than across the Sydney metro area, while 37.5% of homes were held under a mortgage and 28.8% were leased by tenants. Monthly mortgage payments stood at a median of $1,625, well below the Sydney metro figure of $2,427 and lower than the national benchmark of $1,863.
Median weekly rent was recorded at $378, trailing the Sydney metro median of $470 while marginally surpassing the Australian average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mannering Park counted 961 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 26% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 71.1%, broken down into couples without children (26.3%), couples with children (25.7%), and single parent families (18.4%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 28.9%, driven by single-person households at 24.8% alongside group households at 3.6%. The typical household comprises a median of 2.5 people, slightly below the 2.7 recorded across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.4% of adults in Mannering Park hold a university qualification, including 7.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 92% of areas nationally. A further 36.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 213 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 932 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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Attainment levels for higher education in the area are modest, with 9.4% of residents holding tertiary degrees compared to the Greater Sydney benchmark of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees account for the largest share at 7.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Vocational qualifications are significantly more prevalent, with 43.6% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, comprising certificates (36.0%) and advanced diplomas (7.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 27.3% of the population participating in education. Primary school students make up 10.6% of the community, secondary students comprise 8.0%, and 2.3% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mannering Park reaches 21 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 290 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 Mannering Park is supported by 21 active bus stops covering 20 distinct routes, generating 287 weekly passenger trips. Stop proximity is strong, with residents situated an average of 143 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the area's residential role, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary travel choice at 96%. Vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.5 cars per household, surpassing the wider regional level, while 16.6% of residents reported working from home in the 2021 Census. Transit services provide an average of 41 daily scheduled trips across all routes, translating to roughly 13 departures per week at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.1% of residents in Mannering Park report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 8.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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Analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates highlights notable healthcare considerations in Mannering Park, where common medical conditions affect both younger and older cohorts. Private healthcare insurance is held by approximately 53% of residents (~1,368 people), slightly above the typical SA2 average but lower than the 59.9% recorded across Greater Sydney. Mental health concerns and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, each reported by 10.6% and 10.6% of the population. Residents reporting complete freedom from chronic conditions stand at 60.1%, below the regional benchmark of 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
Chronic health issues are prominent among working-age individuals, while seniors aged 65 and over constitute 22.0% of the community (569 people), exceeding the 15.5% share observed across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mannering Park is largely Australian-born, at 90.7% of residents, with 3.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.5%) and English (31.9%). 5.9% 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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Cultural homogeneity is pronounced in Mannering Park, where 90.7% of residents were born in Australia, 92.6% hold Australian citizenship, and 97.0% speak exclusively English in the home. Christianity forms the dominant religious faith, practiced by 53.7% of the community compared with 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Parental heritage figures show that Australian ancestry is claimed by 34.5% of the population, well above the 17.8% seen regionally, followed by English at 31.9% (versus 19.0% regionally) and Scottish at 7.2%. Specific cultural groups display distinct local shares: Australian Aboriginal representation is elevated at 5.9% compared to 1.3% regionally, Maltese background accounts for 0.9% (versus 1.0%), and Maori ancestry represents 0.6% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mannering Park is 41. 22.6% 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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Mannering Park exhibits a distinctly mature demographic structure when compared with Greater Sydney. Estimates from August 2026 show that seniors aged 65+ make up 22.0% of the community versus 15.5% across Greater Sydney, whereas the 25 - 44 age cohort represents 23.5% locally against 31.4% regionally. The median age remains steady at an estimated 41, matching the 2021 Census figure and tracking 4 years higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that time. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over has increased from 19.0% at the Census to 22.0%, with this demographic projected to expand by an additional 100 residents (18%) to reach 669 by 2041, alongside anticipated declines among children, young adults, and the 25 - 44 demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mannering Park
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 |
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| 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 (2,554 at the 2021 Census → 2,587 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 (SAL12487). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.