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Millicent has an estimated 5,270 residents, up from 5,110 at the 2021 Census — a change of 160 people, or 3.1%. Density is about 34 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Millicent is estimated to have a population of around 5,270, drawing from AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS demographic releases and post-Census validated address counts. Compared against the 2021 Census tally of 5,110 people, this indicates an expansion of 160 people (3.1%). This estimate incorporates an Estimated Resident Population of 5,268 determined by AreaSearch from the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 62 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. Demographic density stands at 33 persons per square kilometer, providing generous personal space.
The suburb of Millicent achieved 3.1% population growth since the census, tracking within 2.0 percentage points of the broader SA3 area (5.1%) and highlighting sound demographic momentum. Interstate migration served as the principal driver of local gains, generating approximately 73.0% of recent population additions. SA2 demographic modelling incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline year. For SA2 territories not covered or for timeframes beyond 2032, figures utilize 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA projections by age category (derived from 2021 data), calibrated via weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 scales. Future demographic trajectories for the suburb of Millicent indicate lower quartile growth relative to national regional benchmarks, with aggregated SA2-level figures projecting an addition of 152 persons by 2041, representing an overall increase of 2.9% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
63 new dwellings have been approved in Millicent over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 2.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 11, 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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Dwelling construction approvals across Millicent average roughly 12 dwellings annually based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building data mapped from statistical zones, yielding an estimated 63 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 11 approved so far in FY-25. Net population influx has averaged only 0.6 people per year for every residential unit built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating that residential development comfortably satisfies or exceeds demand, enhancing buyer choice and creating room for growth above projections. Approved residential projects carry an average expected construction cost of $390,000.
Non-residential development has been limited, with $4.0 million in commercial approvals recorded this financial year, underscoring the locality's predominantly residential focus. Residential building volumes in Millicent fall 51.0% below the regional average per person across Rest of SA. This subdued pace of new construction is also lower than national averages, reflecting an established urban footprint alongside potential planning constraints while providing underlying support to established property demand and values. New residential approvals have consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the locality's low-density profile and family-oriented housing stock. A development ratio of an estimated 479 people per dwelling approval highlights a quiet, low-scale construction climate. Over the period extending to 2041, Millicent is projected to add 150 residents according to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Current rates of residential building activity appear well positioned to accommodate this anticipated demand, maintaining favourable market conditions for purchasers and supporting capacity for 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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Millicent, worth an estimated $5 million. A further 59 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.25 billion. 10 are already under construction and 29 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Capital investments, planning initiatives, and infrastructure upgrades exert a major influence on local socioeconomic performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 3 major projects with potential local impacts, including the Stringy Bark Drive Residential Subdivision, the Wattle Range Council General Code Amendment, the Limestone Coast Hydrogen Hub (LCH2), and the Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Plan, with key initiatives detailed below.
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Stringy Bark Drive Residential Subdivision
A 32-block rural living residential subdivision located west of Millicent racecourse between Stringybark Drive and Kent Drive. Stage 1 comprises 8 allotments of approximately 2.15 acres each, set for release in Spring 2025. Each lot features bitumen road frontage, full fencing with post and wire including farm gate, and power connection to the boundary. The development offers flexible settlement terms with no building encumbrance timelines, making it ideal for those seeking rural lifestyle living within minutes of Millicent township amenities.
Wattle Range Council General Code Amendment
Comprehensive rezoning initiative affecting 9 sites across the Wattle Range Council area in South Australia. The amendment proposes rezoning at the Millicent Railway Precinct, Southern Ports Highway, and Employment Zones on Mount Gambier Road in Millicent, plus sites in Penola, Beachport, and Glencoe. Objectives include recognising existing land uses where zoning does not reflect prevailing development, intensifying residential supply in Beachport and Glencoe, and protecting productive agricultural land. The amendment aligns with the Council's 25-year Strategic Land Use Plan endorsed in August 2022.Public consultation ran from 29 August to 26 October 2025, with community drop-in sessions held across Millicent, Beachport, Penola, and Glencoe throughout September 2025. As of early 2026, the amendment is awaiting completion of the post-consultation review stage on PlanSA before a final decision is made.
Berrin Meadows Estate
A modern residential development by LandX Capital comprising 80 lots across 16.46 acres. Each lot spans 500 square meters, valued at $190,000. The estate blends urban conveniences with natural beauty, featuring smart layouts and sustainable design for long-term living value. Settlement has been completed and Stage 1 titles were delivered in Q1 2025.
Limestone Estate
Large residential land estate on the western fringe of Mount Gambier, planned for more than 350 residential allotments with a commercial complex, childcare centre, medical centre and retail facilities. The estate is less than 5 minutes drive from the Mount Gambier CBD and is being delivered by Capital Investments & Developments.
Road Infrastructure Reconstruction Program
Comprehensive road network upgrades across Mount Gambier focusing on CBD revitalization and safety. Key components include the Lake Terrace and Bay Road intersection upgrade, significant road reconstruction on Lake Terrace East, and streetscape widening on Commercial Street East to protect heritage sites like Jens Hotel. The program also integrates a region-wide 2026 Road Resealing Program and the phased rollout of 40 km/h school speed limits on arterial roads.
Blue Lake Solar Lighting Renewal Project
Installation of solar-powered LED lighting system around Blue Lake walking trails and viewing areas. Includes 150 solar light units, upgraded pathways, and interpretive signage. Part of sustainable tourism infrastructure development.
Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre
State-of-the-art multi-purpose sport, aquatic and conference facility featuring 25m indoor pool, 50m outdoor pool, six multi-purpose courts, convention facilities for 1000+ people, and health club. Council's largest ever infrastructure project valued at $57 million.
CBD Master Planning and Activation
Strategic revitalisation of the Mount Gambier CBD aimed at activating the city centre through short-term initiatives and long-term infrastructure improvements. The project involves the completion of a detailed Master Plan, Commercial Street pedestrianisation concepts, and better integration with key precincts like the Railway Lands. It aligns with the Mount Gambier 2035 community vision and the Council 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.
2,309 residents of Millicent are employed, from a labour force of 2,423. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 53.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch across statistical boundaries reveals a balanced employment base spanning white-collar and blue-collar occupations, anchored by substantial manufacturing and industrial representation. As of March 2026, 2,309 residents are employed, with local employment having expanded by an estimated 3.2% over the past year. The local unemployment rate stands at 4.7%, tracking 0.7% below the Regional SA benchmark of 5.5%, while labour force participation is 53.4% compared to 58.3% across Regional SA. Working from home was recorded among 6.3% of workers in Census returns, though pandemic-related lockdown measures should be kept in mind.
Retail trade, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance represent the foremost industries of employment for local residents. Manufacturing displays pronounced local specialization, commanding an employment share 1.6 times that of the regional benchmark. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for 8.6% of local employment against a regional average of 14.5%. Comparing the Census working population against resident workers indicates constrained volumes of local employment opportunities within the immediate area. According to AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical data, the 12 months to March 2026 saw employment expand by 3.2% alongside a 4.1% increase in the labour force, resulting in a 0.9 percentage point rise in the local unemployment rate. Across Regional SA over the same timeframe, employment rose by 1.2% and the labour force grew by 2.6%, lifting unemployment by 1.4 percentage points. Forward-looking occupational outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project nationwide employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. When weighted against Millicent's specific industry profile for illustrative extrapolation, local employment is projected to expand by 5.4% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, noting this model excludes localized demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Millicent is $980 a week (about $51,000 a year), with median personal income at $556 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,903 a year against an average of $56,168. 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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch show local earnings trailing national benchmarks, with Millicent recording a median taxable income of $44,903 and an average of $56,168, compared with Regional SA figures of $48,920 (median) and $58,933 (average). Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $49,470 for median income and $61,880 for average income as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes all ranked between the 2nd and 7th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket contains 30.2% of residents (1,591 people) earning between $400 - 799 weekly, contrasting with regional trends where 27.5% earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range.
Overall, 40.8% of individuals receive under $800 per week, constraining local purchasing power, and despite low housing overheads allowing households to retain 88.7% of income, total disposable income sits at the 6th percentile across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Millicent had 2,136 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 5% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $175 a week and the median mortgage repayment $902 a month. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.2%. 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 show that separate houses comprise 85.9% of the residential stock in Millicent, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations accounting for 14.1%, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings across Regional SA. Outright home ownership matches the Regional SA rate at 42.5%, while 31.6% of homes carry a mortgage and 25.8% are rented. Housing costs remain comparatively low, with median monthly mortgage payments of $902 and median weekly rent of $175, sitting well beneath the Regional SA figures of $1,153 and $220. These costs are also considerably lower than nationwide benchmarks of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Millicent counted 2,136 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 36% 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 households constitute 62.5% of all domestic dwellings, divided between couples without children at 30.5%, couples with children at 20.5%, and single parent families at 10.3%. Non-family households represent the remaining 37.5%, dominated by lone person households at 36.1% alongside group households at 1.3%. Average household size stands at 2.2 people, slightly below the Regional SA figure of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.7% of adults in Millicent hold a university qualification, including 7.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 32.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 814 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 948 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 among residents is comparatively low, with 9.7% holding university-level qualifications relative to the national benchmark of 30.4%, highlighting a key focus area for local educational development. Higher education credentials consist of bachelor degrees (7.3%), postgraduate qualifications (1.3%), and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational training is notably prevalent, with 39.1% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, comprising certificates (32.1%) and advanced diplomas (7.0%). Formal study engages 24.5% of the local population. Within this student cohort, primary education accounts for 10.4%, secondary education encompasses 8.0%, and tertiary education enrolments represent 1.7%.
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Getting around Millicent means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transport infrastructure includes 2 active stops across Millicent, serviced across 2 routes that generate 7 weekly passenger trips in total. Overall transit access is constrained, with residents positioned an average of 1132 meters from their closest stop. Private vehicles serve as the principal mode of commuting for 95% of outward-bound workers, supported by an average of 1.4 vehicles per dwelling, while 6.3% of workers reported working from home in the 2021 Census amidst potential COVID-19 influences. Transit service frequency across the network averages 1 trips per day across all routes, providing roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.8% of residents in Millicent report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 9.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic illness rates highlight noticeable health challenges in Millicent across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance coverage is relatively subdued at approximately 49% of the population (~2,594 people), below the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent chronic conditions locally, affecting 11.4 and 9.7% of residents respectively, while 57.8% report no chronic ailments compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. The working-age cohort exhibits elevated levels of chronic illness. Older residents aged 65 and over comprise 29.0% of the community (1,528 people), exceeding the Regional SA share of 27.1%, with senior health indicators showing outcomes broadly consistent with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Millicent is largely Australian-born, at 88.9% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.3%) and English (33.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Millicent sit below national averages, with 88.9% of residents born in Australia, 91.8% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 39.8% of the local population, while affiliations classified as Other account for 0.6% compared to 0.8% across Regional SA. The leading reported ancestral backgrounds among residents are Australian at 34.3%, English at 33.0%, and Scottish at 7.9%. Other ancestral representations show distinct local patterns, with Dutch heritage accounting for 2.1% (compared to 1.3% regionally), German at 5.1% (versus 8.2% regionally), and Italian at 3.0% (compared to 1.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Millicent is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 22.1% 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 profile of Millicent tracks Regional SA closely across broad categories, with the largest divergence across the four broad bands being 3.4 percentage points. The estimated median age is 49, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 2 years above the Regional SA median of 47 from that Census, while the national median was 38. Retirees and elderly residents aged 65+ have increased from 27.1% at Census to an estimated 29.0%. Looking forward to 2041, this 65+ cohort is projected to capture the majority of local growth by expanding by 355 residents (23%) to 1,883, while middle aged, young retiree, child, and young adult groups are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Millicent
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 | 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 — 62 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,110 at the 2021 Census → 5,270 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 (SAL40878). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.