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Medina has an estimated 2,410 residents, up from 2,260 at the 2021 Census — a change of 150 people, or 6.6%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 97.0% of that increase. That puts 657 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Medina has an estimated population of approximately 2,410, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,260 people, this indicates an expansion of 150 people (6.6%). The current estimate builds upon an ERP figure of 2,405 established by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 data release, alongside 3 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With a population density of 656 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample room per resident and capacity for prospective development.
Medina's 6.6% post-census growth rate trails the national benchmark (9.5%) by only 2.9 percentage points, highlighting sound demographic momentum. Inbound overseas migration served as the primary growth driver, generating roughly 97.0% of total recent population gains. SA2-level demographic projections released by ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) form the foundation of AreaSearch's modeling. For unmapped SA2 localities and all growth projections extending past 2032, age-cohort growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (grounded in 2022 benchmarks) are incorporated. Looking forward, the suburb of Medina is projected to record growth slightly below the nationwide median, adding 276 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 estimates, which represents an overall increase of 11.2% over the 16 years.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals across statistical divisions by AreaSearch reveals that roughly 2 residential dwellings have been authorized each year in Medina, yielding approximately 13 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 6 approvals have been documented. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the locality added an average of 3 new residents annually per dwelling, demonstrating solid demand that underpins residential values. These newly approved homes carry an average construction value of $246,000—a figure lower than the broader region that highlights relatively affordable building costs. Meanwhile, commercial authorizations during the current financial year total $2.7 million, reflecting modest commercial construction activity.
Per-capita development in Medina is notably subdued, tracking 88.0% below the Greater Perth average. Such restricted additions to housing stock generally reinforce buyer demand and pricing for established residences, even with recent increases in building momentum. Activity also trails nationwide figures, illustrating an established suburban environment and possible planning limitations. Furthermore, recent building approvals have consisted entirely of standalone homes, sustaining a low-density character focused on detached dwellings that appeal to purchasers seeking space. The presence of roughly 398 people for every approved dwelling underlines the calm, low-intensity pace of local construction. Projections indicate that Medina will expand by 271 residents by 2041 based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Should the prevailing rate of construction persist, the delivery of new dwellings could lag demographic expansion, potentially intensifying buyer competition and reinforcing property price growth.
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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Medina, worth an estimated $7.2 billion. A further 35 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.3 billion. 12 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning schemes, and regional investments play a decisive role in shaping community outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 major developments likely to influence the local area. Notable projects include Westport - Kwinana Container Port, Cassia Estate, Kwinana Energy Transformation Hub (KETH), and Hammond West Private Estate (Vivente), with detailed summaries provided below for the most significant undertakings.
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Westport - Kwinana Container Port
Westport is the Western Australian Government program to plan and deliver a future container port and integrated freight supply chain in Kwinana, relocating container trade from Fremantle when required in the late 2030s. The preferred design includes a new port terminal in the Kwinana Industrial Area, marine infrastructure in Cockburn Sound, a new shipping channel, upgraded Anketell Road, Kwinana Freeway and Roe Highway connections, rail duplication and level crossing removals between Kwinana and Cockburn, and logistics links to Kenwick, Kewdale and Forrestfield.The program is in final planning and definition, with current works focused on design, approvals, site and marine investigations, land, risks, costs and delivery strategy. In March 2026 the State introduced the Westport Bill 2026 to establish a Westport Authority, but construction remains subject to environmental approvals and a final investment decision.
Cassia Estate
Cassia is a masterplanned residential community delivered by Satterley Property Group in partnership with DevelopmentWA, spanning two precincts - Cassia Glades in Kwinana Town Centre and Cassia Rise in Parmelia. The estate will deliver 910 homes upon completion across a range of lot sizes, supported by 9 planned parks and open spaces, and close to Kwinana Marketplace, Kwinana Train Station, and a range of schools and childcare. The North precinct is sold out with the Glades and Rise precincts actively selling.A further release is planned for mid-2026.
Parmelia Primary School Modernisation Stage 2
Stage 2 modernisation of Parmelia Primary School delivering new early childhood classrooms and a covered assembly area. Works are funded through the WA Government school building program and managed by Building Management and Works (BMW) on behalf of the Department of Education.
Parmelia Community Centre Redevelopment
Planned refurbishment and modest expansion of the Parmelia Community Centre to improve accessibility, modernise the existing facility and provide additional flexible community spaces for local programs and events. The project remains listed within the City of Kwinana capital works program with planning activities underway.
Wellard Green
Wellard Green is a 146-lot residential land estate by Wolfdene in partnership with Blueways Group. Located adjacent to the Wellard Bulrush Nature Reserve and close to Wellard Train Station, the estate is being delivered in staged releases with civil works underway and Stage 1 sold out.
Kwinana Education Precinct
Integrated education and residential precinct in Kwinana combining educational facilities with housing development. Future residential estate of approximately 150 homes across 6.2 hectares within walking distance from Kwinana Town Centre. Aims to create a knowledge hub supporting local community growth and educational excellence with mixed housing types and an 8,800sqm central park retaining mature trees.
Wellard Village Centre Development Sites
Five mixed-use development sites totaling approx. 10,739 sqm adjacent to Wellard Train Station and Wellard Square. The lots are zoned Neighbourhood Centre R80 enabling retail, residential, office and community uses. DevelopmentWA has released Lots 813, 814, 815, 882 and 915 to market as part of a staged strategy for the Village Centre; current agent materials note the campaign has been under offer via EOI.
Parmelia Oval Sports Pavilion Upgrade
Replacement of ageing change rooms and construction of new community pavilion with universal access at Parmelia Oval.
1,081 residents of Medina are employed, from a labour force of 1,277. Unemployment sits at 15.3%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,912, about 79% 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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Medina maintains a mixed workforce of white and blue collar personnel, characterized by a substantial presence in manufacturing and industrial trades, alongside an unemployment rate of 15.3% derived from AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents count 1,081, whereas the local unemployment rate exceeds the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2% by 11.2%, indicating substantial slack in the labour pool. Workforce participation also trails regional norms, registering 61.5% compared to 69.9% across Greater Perth. Census records show that a modest 5.4% of workers conducted their duties from home, though potential distortions from Covid-19 restrictions must be acknowledged.
Health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction represent the leading sectors of employment for local residents. Manufacturing stands out as a clear local specialization, capturing an employment share 1.7 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, the professional & technical sector is underrepresented, employing 3.9% of workers locally against 8.2% across the wider region. Comparing resident workers against the local Census working population suggests that opportunities for employment within the immediate area remain scarce. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM statistical series indicate that over the 12-month period, the local labour force contracted by 0.9% and total employment fell by 1.9%, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.9 percentage points. Over the equivalent timeframe, Greater Perth recorded an employment expansion of 2.0% and labour force gains of 2.5%, alongside a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future workforce requirements in Medina across five and ten-year horizons, mapped against the local industry profile. At the federal level, overall employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry rates diverge markedly. Applying these sectoral trajectories to Medina's specific employment distribution yields an estimated local employment expansion of 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (note that this represents an illustrative weighted extrapolation rather than a localized population forecast).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Medina is $1,062 a week (about $55,000 a year), with median personal income at $597 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,917 a year against an average of $66,899. 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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According to postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch, median taxpayer earnings in Medina stand at $57,917 with an average of $66,899. These metrics sit close to national midpoints, while trailing Greater Perth figures of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 brings current earnings estimates to roughly $64,247 (median) and $74,211 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household income distributions between the 5th and 11th percentiles nationwide.
The single largest income bracket consists of 703 residents (29.2%) earning $400 - 799 weekly, contrasting with Greater Perth where 32.0% earn between $1,500 - 2,999. With just 80.2% of income remaining after housing outlays, affordability pressures are pronounced, positioning the locality in the 5th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Medina had 1,007 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 7% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,200 a month. Rent absorbs 25.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, housing in Medina was composed of 92.3% houses and 7.7% other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Perth metro breakdown of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Medina was 23.2%, trailing the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged properties accounted for 41.9% and rental accommodations represented 34.9%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,200, noticeably lower than the Perth metro median of $1,907, while median weekly rent was $270 compared to $350 regionally. Against Australian benchmarks, median mortgage payments in Medina are substantially below the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track well under the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Medina counted 1,007 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,074 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 17% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 20% couples without children. 41% 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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Family units constitute the majority of local living arrangements at 53.3%, broken down into couples without children (20.3%), couples with children (16.8%), and single parent families (14.7%). Non-family living situations make up the remaining 46.7%, driven primarily by lone person households at 41.0% alongside group households at 5.6%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.1 people, smaller than the Greater Perth benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.6% of adults in Medina hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 32.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 142 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 904 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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Tertiary attainment in the locality presents challenges, with 14.6% of residents holding a higher education qualification compared to the nationwide benchmark of 30.4%, pointing to opportunities for targeted educational development. Bachelor degrees comprise the largest segment at 10.3%, with postgraduate qualifications representing 2.4% and graduate diplomas accounting for 1.9%. Vocational and technical training is widely held, with 42.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, consisting of certificates (32.4%) and advanced diplomas (9.8%). Formal educational engagement is substantial, with 27.1% of the population currently attending educational institutions. This comprises 9.2% enrolled in primary schooling, 7.7% in secondary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Medina reaches 22 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 410 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. 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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Medina contains 22 operational public transport boarding points accommodating local bus connections. These stops are served by 2 separate routes that combine to deliver 405 passenger trips on a weekly basis. Accessibility is favorable, with residents living a typical distance of 223 meters from their nearest transit stop. Reflecting the suburb's residential focus, outward travel is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 83% of work journeys and rail transport capturing 10%. Household motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.1 per residence, below metropolitan norms. Working from home was recorded by 5.4% of workers in the 2021 Census, a figure potentially shaped by pandemic conditions.
Transit services run at an overall frequency of 57 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 18 weekly services for each individual stop.
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59.5% of residents in Medina report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic condition incidence and mortality statistics point to meaningful health challenges across Medina, with diverse conditions impacting both older and younger demographics. The private health insurance coverage rate stands at approximately 54% of the population (~1,295 people), marginally surpassing the typical SA2 standard while trailing the Greater Perth figure of 59.0%. Mental health conditions (12.8%) and arthritis (9.9%) constitute the most prevalent long-term health concerns in the community, while 59.5% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 71.9% regionally. Working-age individuals experience notable health headwinds due to higher rates of chronic illness.
Older residents aged 65 and over total 395 people (16.4% of the population), with health indicators for this senior demographic aligning broadly with national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.2% of Medina residents were born overseas and 10.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.1%) and Australian (24.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Medina exceeds typical averages, with 29.2% of residents born abroad and 10.2% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 39.5% of the community. A distinct divergence is observed in the Other category, which represents 0.8% locally compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth. Examining parental lineage, the three most common ancestries among residents are English (31.1%), Australian (24.2%), and Other (8.0%). In addition, specific cultural backgrounds exhibit above-average local presence: Dutch ancestry accounts for 1.8% in Medina (compared to 1.5% across the wider region), Maori ancestry represents 1.3% (against 0.9%), and New Zealand heritage comprises 1.2% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Medina is 42. 27.0% 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 age distribution in Medina reflects an established, later-family demographic. Based on updates to August 2026, mature adults and early retirees (ages 45 - 64) make up 29.5% of the community, higher than the 22.6% recorded across Greater Perth. Conversely, children and young adults (ages 0 - 24) comprise 26.1%, compared to 30.5% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 42, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 5 years above the Greater Perth median of 37 documented at that time. Following the Census, the proportion of children and young adults dropped from 27.3% to an estimated 26.1%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that older residents (65+) will drive the vast majority of local expansion, increasing by 209 people (53%) to 604, while the population of children and young adults is expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Medina
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 | Apr 2026 5 months ago all 1 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 Apr 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,260 at the 2021 Census → 2,410 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 (SAL50925). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.