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Mermaid Beach has an estimated 7,194 residents, down from 7,329 at the 2021 Census — a change of 135 people, or 1.8%. The population has thinned by an average 1.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. 420 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 4,612 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 Mermaid Beach has an estimated population of around 7,194, calculated by AreaSearch through evaluating ABS broader-area updates alongside post-Census address validations. This indicates a contraction of 135 people (1.8%) relative to the 7,329 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. Underlying this figure is an estimated resident population of 6,865 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with 420 validated new addresses added post-Census. The resulting population density reaches 4,611 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Mermaid Beach within the top 10% of Australian areas evaluated by AreaSearch and highlighting intense demand for local real estate.
Inbound overseas migration served as the primary demographic catalyst, delivering roughly 70.0% of recent population additions, with natural increase and interstate arrivals also contributing positively. For local modeling, AreaSearch utilizes 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections benchmarked to 2022, transitioning to 2023 Queensland State Government projections (based on 2021 numbers) for locations outside that dataset or extending post-2032. Because the Queensland state dataset omits age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 benchmarks. SA2-level aggregate forecasts indicate exceptional demographic expansion for the suburb of Mermaid Beach, ranking it in the top 10 percent of regional locations nationwide. The suburb of Mermaid Beach is projected to expand by 4,947 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative 64.2% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,090 new dwellings have been approved in Mermaid Beach over the past five years, an average of 218 a year. That places the area in the 68th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 30 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 235 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 4% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 123, well below 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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ABS residential approval figures aggregated by AreaSearch reveal that Mermaid Beach has averaged approximately 218 approved dwellings per year, yielding roughly 1,090 residences across the past 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 123 approvals have been granted. Despite recent population softening, additions to the residential stock have remained aligned with local requirements, ensuring healthy options for purchasers. New residences carry an average construction cost of $1,763,000, underscoring strong builder focus on high-end, luxury housing. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $139.0 million this financial year highlight substantial local commercial building activity.
Per capita building activity in Mermaid Beach outpaces Rest of Qld by 110.0%, expanding opportunities for purchasers even as building momentum has recently moderated. This rate sits substantially above national benchmarks, demonstrating pronounced developer interest in the precinct. The recent pipeline consists of 4.0% detached dwellings alongside 96.0% townhouses or apartments. Emphasizing higher-density formats provides more accessible price thresholds, catering effectively to first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. With an average of roughly 99 people per approval, the area is characterized by low development density relative to its populace. Projections indicate that Mermaid Beach will add 4,618 residents through to 2041 based on AreaSearch's most recent quarterly assessment. Maintaining the prevailing construction velocity will allow the incoming housing stock to readily accommodate this influx, fostering favorable conditions for buyers while potentially facilitating expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
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 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mermaid Beach, worth an estimated $4.23 billion. A further 139 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $51.1 billion. 49 are already under construction and 66 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and strategic works exert a defining influence on neighborhood growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 27 active projects likely to shape the precinct. Prominent developments include The Alfred, Pacific Mermaid Beach, The Chevron, and Mermaid Beach Medical Precinct, with primary initiatives detailed in the accompanying overview.
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The Landmark
The Landmark is a $2 billion masterplanned mixed-use precinct being developed by Aniko Group at the corner of the Gold Coast Highway and Seaview Avenue in Mermaid Beach. Designed by Plus Architecture, the development features four towers comprising approximately 900 luxury apartments, a five-star hotel, commercial suites, and ground-floor dining. Construction commenced in 2025 with staged completion anticipated from 2027 to 2028.
Gold Coast Highway Enhancement
Major upgrade to the Gold Coast Highway through Mermaid Beach as part of the $1.2 billion Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 (GCLR3). Includes road resurfacing, intersection upgrades, new pedestrian crossings, cycling infrastructure, and the extension of the light rail system from Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads.
The Alfred
The Alfred is a mixed-use redevelopment of the former Mermaid Beach Shopping Village on the corner of Gold Coast Highway, Alfred Street and Tamborine Street. Developed by DANKAV, the project pairs an 80-apartment residential tower with a ground-level retail and dining precinct spanning over 4,000 square metres across the first three levels, featuring cafes, restaurants and boutique retailers arranged around landscaped laneways and plazas. The site sits opposite the planned Mermaid Beach South light rail station.Demolition of the former shopping village is complete and construction is underway, with the first stage of residences expected to complete in 2027.
The Alfred
The Alfred is an 11-storey mixed-use development transforming the former Mermaid Beach Shopping Village into a coastal lifestyle precinct. Featuring 64 luxury one, two, and three-bedroom apartments above a ground-level hub of cafes, restaurants, and boutique retail tenancies connected by landscaped laneways. Designed by BDA Architecture and J.AR Office.
Hedges Avenue Redevelopment
A comprehensive streetscape and public realm upgrade for Hedges Avenue, including new landscaping, pedestrian facilities, cycle paths, and improved connectivity to the beach. Part of the broader Mermaid Beach revitalization strategy.
Venice & Ocean, 120 Hedges Avenue
Two luxury four-storey residences (duplex) by Mayd Group at 120 Hedges Avenue. Scope includes demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two attached houses with rooftop terraces and pools, basement amenities and high-end finishes.
Pacific Mermaid Beach
A 32-storey luxury residential tower by Aria Property Group featuring 128 premium apartments at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast. The oceanfront development includes amenities such as infinity pools, spa facilities, gym, and rooftop garden, with direct beach access.
Broadwater Parklands
Broadwater Parklands is the Gold Coast's flagship waterfront recreation precinct featuring extensive parkland, playgrounds, event spaces, walking and cycling paths, picnic facilities and community open space. No evidence could be verified that the previously described southward extension into Mermaid Beach is an active standalone approved project. Recent council and government activity is focused on maintenance, activation and waterway improvements rather than a major parklands extension.
4,439 residents of Mermaid Beach are employed, from a labour force of 4,514. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 75.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,586, about 92% 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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A highly qualified labor pool and a broad industry base characterize Mermaid Beach, where AreaSearch statistical aggregations show an unemployment rate of merely 1.7%. Employed locals numbered 4,439 as of March 2026. This jobless rate sits 2.3% below the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld, while local labor participation is exceptionally strong at 75.1% compared to 64.2% across Regional Qld. Census records indicate that 18.9% of local workers performed their roles from home, a metric subject to Covid-19 restrictions active at the time. Local workers are predominantly engaged across accommodation & food, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Professional & technical services shows marked local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.3% of the resident workforce, well beneath the regional benchmark of 4.5%. Comparing Census working population counts with resident totals indicates that substantial numbers of locals travel outside the immediate locality for their employment. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM statistical data show that during the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.4% alongside a 2.2% reduction in employed persons, trimming unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Qld saw employment rise 0.1%, the workforce expand 0.3%, and unemployment edge up 0.1 percentage points. Additional perspective on future labor requirements in Mermaid Beach comes from Jobs and Skills Australia national projections dated Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been mapped to the local sectoral distribution. Nationwide employment is anticipated to increase by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry trajectories vary widely. Applying these industry weights to the Mermaid Beach job market suggests local employment expansion of 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (a baseline weighted calculation provided for illustrative purposes without factoring in local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Mermaid Beach is $1,895 a week (about $99,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,021 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,865 a year against an average of $144,410. The average runs 141% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show that Mermaid Beach taxpayers generated a median income of $59,865 alongside an average income of $144,410. These figures place the area in the top percentile nationally, contrasting sharply with Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 updates these metrics to approximately $66,666 (median) and $160,815 (average) as of March 2026. Individual Census earnings rank at the national 80th percentile with a weekly median of $1,021.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 34.6% of residents (2,489 individuals), mirroring the 31.7% observed across wider regional benchmarks. While 17.7% of earnings is absorbed by residential costs, robust remuneration maintains local disposable income at the 57th percentile, positioning the neighborhood in the 8th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mermaid Beach had 3,175 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 19% detached houses and 62% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 48% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,820 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the residential landscape of Mermaid Beach comprised 19.0% separate houses and 81.1% other dwellings such as apartments and semi-detached properties, whereas Regional Qld recorded 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 24.7%, trailing the Regional Qld benchmark, with 27.5% of homes carrying a mortgage and 47.8% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage payments reached $1,820 and median weekly rent stood at $460, exceeding the Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345 respectively. Across Australia, Mermaid Beach mortgage repayments sit below the national figure of $1,863, whereas local rental costs significantly exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mermaid Beach counted 3,175 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 93% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 57.6% of all households, consisting of 31.7% couples without children, 16.1% couples with children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 42.4%, encompassing single-person households at 31.1% and group households at 11.3%. The local median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the 2.5 benchmark recorded for Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.4% of adults in Mermaid Beach hold a university qualification, including 27.7% with a bachelor degree and 6.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 20.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment among Mermaid Beach residents aged 15+ comfortably exceeds regional averages, with 37.4% holding higher education degrees compared to 20.6% across Rest of Qld and 25.4% within the SA4 region. This qualification profile underpins the community's capacity in knowledge-intensive sectors. Bachelor degrees represent the largest segment at 27.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 33.4% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications across certificates (20.9%) and advanced diplomas (12.5%). A substantial 25.9% of Mermaid Beach residents participate in formal education.
This total comprises 8.5% attending tertiary institutions, 5.4% in primary schools, and 5.1% enrolled in secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Mermaid Beach means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 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.
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75.6% of residents in Mermaid Beach report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 3.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 84.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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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Health assessments compiled by AreaSearch highlight exceptional outcomes throughout Mermaid Beach, with mortality measures and chronic illness occurrences remaining very low across every age group. Private health insurance participation is remarkably widespread, covering roughly 84% of the population (6,072 people), compared with 52.5% across Regional Qld and a national figure of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequent medical challenges reported by residents, affecting 7.2 and 6.9% of the populace respectively, while 75.6% reported having no long-term medical conditions, outpacing the 67.6% recorded across Regional Qld. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 14.4% of the population (1,035 people), below the Regional Qld share of 20.3%.
Health metrics among older residents remain robust, with overall indicators tracking closely with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
29.1% of Mermaid Beach residents were born overseas and 13.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.5%) and Australian (21.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Mermaid Beach is pronounced compared to most regional markets, with 29.1% of residents born abroad and 13.0% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 45.4% of the community. Judaism exhibits the most distinct local overrepresentation, accounting for 0.5% of residents versus 0.1% across Regional Qld. Evaluating parental country of birth reveals the three principal ancestry backgrounds in Mermaid Beach as English (29.5%), Australian (21.7%), and Other (9.7%). Additionally, several ethnic ancestries show higher concentrations locally than regionally, including New Zealand at 1.2% (vs 0.9%), alongside French at 1.0% (vs 0.5%) and Spanish at 1.0% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mermaid Beach is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 38.0% 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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Young adults without children represent a major demographic concentration in Mermaid Beach. Individuals aged 25 - 44 account for 40.5% of the populace as at August 2026, outstripping the 25.5% share across Regional Qld, while residents aged 65+ comprise 14.4% compared to 20.4% regionally. The estimated median age stands at 34 as at August 2026, declining from 35 at the 2021 Census and sitting 7 years below the Regional Qld figure of 41 at that Census. Between the Census and the present, the 45 - 64 age bracket decreased from 24.0% to an estimated 21.5%.
Long-term projections indicate that adults aged 25 - 44 will generate the largest numerical gain to 2041, increasing by 2,447 (84%) to 5,361 residents, while the 65+ cohort will record the fastest proportional surge, expanding 85% to reach 1,914 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mermaid Beach
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 21 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 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 — 420 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,329 at the 2021 Census → 7,194 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 (SAL31811). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.