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Maryborough (Qld) has an estimated 15,771 residents, up from 15,287 at the 2021 Census — a change of 484 people, or 3.2%. That puts 596 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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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside new address files validated by AreaSearch since the Census, indicates the population of the suburb of Maryborough (Qld) is approximately 15,771 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 484 residents (3.2%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 15,287 individuals. The calculation relies on a resident base of 15,741, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus 28 validated new addresses added since the Census. This population level yields a density of 595 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and room for potential expansion.
Interstate migration served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 82.0% of the recent population gains. Projections for each SA2 area utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia figures published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For areas where this data is unavailable, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland Government released in 2023 (based on 2021 numbers) are substituted. Because the Queensland state datasets do not supply age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch scales cohort growth using weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 base data). Future growth forecasts suggest the suburb of Maryborough (Qld) will experience growth slightly below the median for regional Australia, with SA2 projections indicating an increase of 827 individuals by 2041, representing a total expansion of 5.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
105 new dwellings have been approved in Maryborough (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 1.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 23 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 22, 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 building approval figures from the ABS allocated across local statistical boundaries, Maryborough has registered a yearly average of approximately 21 new dwelling approvals. This totals 105 residential approvals over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 21 recorded during the current FY-26 period. Strong property demand is highlighted by an average of 3 individuals moving into the local area for each new residence built between FY-21 and FY-25, with these new structures carrying an average expected construction cost of $431,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $56.2 million in the current financial year, demonstrating active commercial investment.
In comparison to the Rest of Qld, local construction levels are extremely low, tracking 79.0% below the regional average on a per capita basis. Such restricted building volumes typically support the valuation and demand of established properties, even though building pace has accelerated of late. Local construction also lags behind national benchmarks, suggesting potential zoning limitations or area maturity. Detached houses account for 83.0% of recent construction, while townhouses or apartments constitute 17.0%, preserving the conventional low density suburban profile and focusing on spacious layouts. The ratio of 606 people for each building approval underscores the subdued nature of local construction activity. Looking forward, the population is projected to grow by 797 individuals by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. While development activity is matching projected expansion rates reasonably well, prospective buyers could experience heightened competition as the resident base grows.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Maryborough (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Maryborough (Qld), worth an estimated $799 million. A further 12 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.26 billion. 10 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and manufacturing. 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 in infrastructure, development projects, and local planning policies have major impacts on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 11 major projects likely to influence the area, including the Mary Harbour Development, the Energy Storage Industries (ESI) Battery Manufacturing Facility, the Homes for Queenslanders - Maryborough Social Housing project, and the Maryborough Manufactured Home Park Development.
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Energy Storage Industries (ESI) Battery Manufacturing Facility
Australia's first commercial-scale manufacturing plant for grid-scale iron flow batteries, located in Maryborough in Queensland's Fraser Coast region. The $70 million facility uses iron flow battery technology licensed from Oregon-based ESS Inc, assembling batteries capable of up to 14 hours of energy storage with a 25-year operational life. Construction began in September 2024 with Wide Bay-Burnett contractor IDC Construct as the lead builder. ESI is targeting first battery production by end of 2025, scaling to 200MW per year by 2026 and 400MW per year by 2029 - enough to power a city the size of Toowoomba annually.The project is backed by a $25 million Queensland Government debt and equity investment, $40 million from a UK-based fund, and a further $3 million REFF grant for electrolyte production capacity. When fully operational by mid-2029, the plant will support up to 273 full-time jobs and supply wholesale electricity generators, energy retailers, and commercial and industrial customers across Australia and the Asia-Pacific.
Mary Harbour Development
The Mary Harbour project is a 174-hectare master-planned mixed-use precinct on the Mary River at Granville, Maryborough. The proposal includes a 300-berth marina with a 15-hectare man-made harbour spanning 2km of river frontage, a four-star 100-room resort hotel with conference facilities, a village centre with retail and community spaces, and approximately 1,800 dwellings for an estimated 3,500 residents. A development application was first lodged by MSF Sugar (now owned by Thai conglomerate Mitr Phol) with Fraser Coast Regional Council in 2015.The site is embedded within the Granville Emerging Community Local Plan Code of the Fraser Coast Planning Scheme. As of May 2026, the project remains dormant with no active construction or updated development applications recorded, and the Maryborough Sugar Factory ceased crushing operations in 2020.
Homes for Queenslanders - Maryborough Social Housing
Construction of seven new one and two-bedroom social homes on the site of a disused retail space in Maryborough to provide housing for single people, couples, people with disability, and older Queenslanders. Two homes designed to Gold Level accessibility standards under the Social Housing Design Guidelines. Part of the Miles Government's Homes for Queenslanders plan, with federal funding through the Social Housing Accelerator.
Maryborough Manufactured Home Park Development
Approved manufactured home park development featuring 270 residential lots plus commercial and recreational facilities. Supporting affordable housing options and community development in the Maryborough region.
Hyundai Rotem Steel Roll Forming Facility
The Hyundai Rotem Steel Roll Forming Facility is a 30,000 square meter manufacturing plant in Maryborough West, producing sub-components for train car bodies using roll forming technology. It supports the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program by providing essential steel components for 65 new passenger trains, boosting local employment and supply chain in the Wide Bay region.
Maryborough Fire and Rescue Station
Australia's first mass engineered timber fire station, built using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and glulam, replacing the existing station while retaining the brick facade to showcase sustainable construction.
Hyne Timber Glue Laminated Manufacturing Plant
State-of-the-art 4000sqm glulam production facility incorporating latest automation technology. Supporting Queensland's sustainable timber industry with advanced engineered wood products.
The Heights Estate
Boutique residential estate offering premium building lots ranging from 608m2 to 835m2 in Tinana, part of the Fraser Coast region. Positioned on high-level land with natural breezes, close to Maryborough town centre and Mary River. Stages 1-5 sold out, Stage 6 expected in August 2026.
6,219 residents of Maryborough (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 6,756. Unemployment sits at 7.9%, with participation at 50.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Maryborough features a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar employment, where essential services sectors are well represented. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9%, and estimated employment growth over the past year reached 9.3%, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 6,219 residents are in work, and the unemployment rate is 4.0% above Regional Qld's rate of 3.9%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation lags significantly at 50.3% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%. Based on Census responses, a low 5.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
The primary employment fields for local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. The area exhibits a high concentration of health care & social assistance jobs, with a share 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, construction employment is lower at 6.8% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The matching of working residents to local jobs suggests that this residential area offers limited local employment opportunities. According to SALM and ABS data for wider statistical areas, the recent 12-month period saw employment rise by 9.3% and the labour force expand by 4.8%, leading to a 3.8 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, labour force grow by 0.3%, and unemployment increase by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) provide context for local trends. Over five and ten-year horizons, national jobs are forecast to grow by 6.6% and 13.7% respectively, though rates vary by sector. Applying these national sector trends to the local employment mix yields projected local employment growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Maryborough (Qld) is $926 a week (about $48,000 a year), with median personal income at $496 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,935 a year against an average of $47,260. 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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Taxpayer data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates local income levels are below the national average. The median taxpayer income is $40,935 and the average is $47,260, compared to $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be $45,585 for the median and $52,629 for the average. In the 2021 Census, local household, family, and personal incomes ranked between the 1st and 3rd percentiles nationwide. The weekly earnings band of $400 - 799 contains 34.1% of the community (5,377 individuals), whereas the wider region has 31.7% of its population in the $1,500 - 2,999 range.
A high concentration of 43.1% earning under $800 weekly highlights local financial challenges. Housing costs consume a significant portion of income, leaving only 84.1% remaining, which ranks in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Maryborough (Qld) had 6,399 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 6% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,008 a month. Rent absorbs 27.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the last Census consisted of 85.0% separate houses and 15.0% alternative dwellings (townhouses, apartments, or other structures), compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates reached 39.5%, outperforming the Regional Qld average, while mortgaged properties accounted for 25.1% and rental housing made up 35.4%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,008, and the median weekly rent was $250, compared to regional averages of $1,655 and $345 respectively. Locally, mortgage repayments are lower than the national average of $1,863, and rents are below the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Maryborough (Qld) counted 6,399 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 59.5% of households, consisting of 16.3% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 15.6% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 40.5%, with lone-person households representing 36.7% and group houses making up 3.9%. The average household size is 2.2 residents, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.9% of adults in Maryborough (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 7.2% with a bachelor degree and 1.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 32.3% hold a vocational qualification. 9 schools serve the area, with 3,362 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 934 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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Educational attainment levels show a university graduation rate of 9.9%, which is lower than the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 7.2% of residents, while postgraduate degrees and graduate diplomas are held by 1.4% and 1.3% respectively. Technical training is common, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 32.3%. A total of 24.8% of the local population is enrolled in formal study. This consists of 9.6% attending primary school, 8.7% in secondary education, and 1.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Maryborough (Qld) reaches 108 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 530 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 services include 108 bus stops operating locally. These are serviced by 7 routes that run a total of 527 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is convenient, with residents living an average of 199 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting is mostly outward, with private vehicles used by 90% of workers and walking chosen by 6%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.1 per household, below the regional average, while 5.4% of residents work from home based on 2021 Census data. Bus services run an average of 75 daily trips across the network, which averages to 4 weekly trips per stop.
The map shows the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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50.8% of residents in Maryborough (Qld) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 13.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.1 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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Significant health issues are visible, with mortality and chronic illness rates impacting both younger and older cohorts, and private health insurance coverage is low at 46% of the population (approximately 7,243 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 52.5% across Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 13.2% and 12.4% of the population. While 50.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, this is lower than the 67.6% recorded in Regional Qld. Chronic health issues are elevated among the working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 29.3% of the community (4,620 people), compared to 20.4% in Regional Qld, with senior health outcomes ranking similarly to national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Maryborough (Qld) is largely Australian-born, at 90.2% of residents, with 2.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.7%) and Australian (31.1%). 4.1% 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 diversity measures are below average, with citizenship at 90.8%, Australian-born residents at 90.2%, and households speaking only English at 97.3%. Christianity is the dominant religion at 51.3% of the population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The most common ancestries are English at 32.7%, Australian at 31.1%, and Irish at 8.1%. Certain backgrounds show higher local representation than regional averages, including German at 6.4% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal at 4.1% (compared to 3.9%), and Scottish at 8.1% (compared to 7.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Maryborough (Qld) is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 20.8% 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 of 49 years is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 14.8%, compared to 9.4% nationally, while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 9.8%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 9.4% to 10.2%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 11.3% to 10.5%. By 2041, demographic shifts will see the 85+ cohort grow by 52% (adding 354 people) to reach 1,033 from 678. Seniors aged 65+ will account for 61% of total growth, while the 5 to 14 and 55 to 64 brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Maryborough (Qld)
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 7 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 — 28 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (15,287 at the 2021 Census → 15,771 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 (SAL31778). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.