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Montrose (Tas.) has an estimated 2,188 residents, down from 2,313 at the 2021 Census — a change of 125 people, or 5.4%. The population has thinned by an average 1.3% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. That puts 747 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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Estimates derived from ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside validated address registers maintained by AreaSearch since the Census, indicate that the suburb of Montrose (Tas.) has a population of approximately 2,188 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 125 people (5.4%) compared to the 2021 Census, when the head count stood at 2,313 people. This trend is calculated using the resident population estimate of 2,185, calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ERP data release from the ABS (June 2025) plus 10 validated new addresses added since the Census.
With these numbers, the population density stands at 746 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values observed across regions tracked by AreaSearch. In recent times, population expansion was driven almost entirely by overseas migration, which served as the lone source of positive growth. Projections sourced from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised for each SA2 region. For SA2 territories lacking this data, and to model demographic shifts by age beyond 2032, regional and LGA projections from the Tasmania State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method of population growth from LGA down to SA2 zones. Anticipated demographic shifts suggest that future population expansion in the suburb of Montrose (Tas.) will track just below the median of national statistical regions. Aggregated SA2 projections indicate the suburb of Montrose (Tas.) will add 90 persons to 2041, representing a growth rate of 4.0% across the 16 years.
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According to building approval figures from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch, Montrose averages approximately 2 new homes approved annually. This includes 14 homes approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 1 so far during FY-26. Even with local population contraction, construction volumes have been relatively sufficient, creating favorable conditions for buyers, with newly approved homes averaging a construction value of $279,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $5.8 million this financial year, highlighting the residential orientation of the area. Montrose exhibits a quiet building sector, with residential construction volumes running 73.0% below the per capita average of Greater Hobart.
This low level of new additions tends to support demand and price resilience for pre-existing houses. The rate of building is also lower than the national benchmark, pointing to a mature housing market or potential supply obstacles. Furthermore, recent building approvals consist entirely of detached houses, preserving the suburb's low density aesthetic and focus on spacious family accommodation. Notably, developers are focusing on freestanding homes at a higher rate than the current housing profile indicates (85.0% at the Census), demonstrating sustained demand for traditional houses. The ratio of 1463 people in the community per single home approval highlights this low-intensity building environment. Forecasts show that Montrose will add 87 residents through to 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the volume of new housing may fall short of population gains, which could intensify buyer competition and underpin higher property price growth.
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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 Montrose (Tas.), worth an estimated $10 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.35 billion. 12 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning initiatives, and major developments have a significant impact on real estate performance. AreaSearch has tracked 15 key projects expected to influence this locality. The main initiatives include the Homes Tasmania Social Housing Program, the MONA Hotel Development, the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool Redevelopment, and the Homes Tasmania Maroni and Teering Roads Development, with details of the most relevant projects provided below.
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Homes Tasmania Maroni and Teering Roads Development
Homes Tasmania social housing project providing modern, sustainable homes for families in need. Features energy-efficient design and community garden spaces.
Royal Hobart Showgrounds Redevelopment (Wilkinsons Point Precinct)
A comprehensive transformation of the 12.7-hectare Royal Hobart Showgrounds. Stage 1 involves a $50 million investment in a new pavilion, 1,500-seat theatre, auditoriums, an arena, and a plaza for 100 market stalls. The broader masterplan includes a $300 million vision to deliver 450 new homes, featuring 150 social and affordable units. The precinct will serve as a modern community hub and emergency centre while remaining the permanent home of the Royal Hobart Show. Main works construction commenced in early 2026 following the demolition of legacy structures.
Hobart Heritage Rail Project
Volunteer-led project by the Tasmanian Transport Museum to progressively restore and operate the former TasRail suburban railway between Glenorchy and Granton. Heritage passenger services commenced between Elwick Road and Grove Road in 2023 and were extended to Berriedale Road in December 2025 following rail safety accreditation. Future works include level crossing upgrades, extension to Mentmore Street and ultimately Granton, subject to funding and approvals.
Motel Mona (formerly Homo)
A luxury 172-room hotel development featuring a cantilevered design suspended over the River Derwent. The project, often referred to by the acronyms HOMO or MOTEL, includes a 1,000-plus seat theatre, spa centre, library for rare books, conference facilities, and an outdoor concert stage. While David Walsh previously signaled a pause in late 2021 to focus on other museum expansions, recent planning scheme amendments in 2025 and 2026 for the Berriedale site continue to provide for this future hotel development as a central part of MONA's long-term vision.
15-17 Coraki Street Chigwell Social Housing
Medium-density social housing development by Homes Tasmania delivering 23 one- and two-bedroom units. The project features a deep-soil communal courtyard, solar capture, high-performance insulation, and targets a 7-star NatHERS rating.
Homes Tasmania Social Housing Program
Statewide social housing program delivering over 1,000 social housing dwellings under the Community Housing Growth Program. As of May 2026, the program is approximately 48% complete with 4,791 households supported into housing outcomes. In the Glenorchy area, construction continues on multi-unit developments and modular homes to meet the 10,000 homes by 2032 target. Current activities include expanding the pipeline via Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) Round 3 submissions for an additional 582 homes statewide.
Glenorchy War Memorial Pool Redevelopment
Long-term redevelopment proposal for the Glenorchy War Memorial Pool into a regional aquatic centre featuring an outdoor 50m pool, indoor lap pool, warm water program pool, wellness facilities, gymnasium, cafe and supporting amenities. Glenorchy City Council has completed the business case and concept design and is seeking approximately $83.8 million in State and Federal Government funding. Separately, a funded refurbishment of the existing pool is under construction to enable reopening while the larger redevelopment remains unfunded.
YMCA Glenorchy Redevelopment
Redevelopment and transformation of The Y Glenorchy community facility, funded by a $6 million federal grant from the Department of Infrastructure. Vos Construction took possession of the site in April 2024 and the redeveloped facility officially reopened on 5 May 2026. The upgraded centre features two improved stadiums, multiple multipurpose rooms, a community meeting space, and areas for health and wellbeing providers. The project supports broader community use and continues to invite expressions of interest from health service and program providers.
1,100 residents of Montrose (Tas.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,162. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 60.8%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 1,863, about 85% 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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Montrose is characterized by a skilled labor force with a solid representation of essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.3%, and stable employment patterns over the past year based on statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,100 residents were employed. The local jobless rate is 0.9% higher than the Greater Hobart rate of 4.4%, while labor force participation is slightly lower, standing at 60.8% compared to 63.8% across Greater Hobart. According to Census records, a modest 6.2% of workers performed their jobs from home, though this figure was likely influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.
The principal sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and public administration & safety. The workforce shows a high concentration in retail trade, where the employment proportion is 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, education & training accounts for only 6.6% of local employment, which is lower than the 10.8% seen in Greater Hobart. A comparison of the Census working population against resident workers suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat limited. An analysis of SALM and ABS data for the year ending March 2026 reveals that the local workforce shrank by 0.7% and total employment fell by 0.5%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Hobart experienced a 0.1% decline in employment alongside a 0.2% expansion of its labor force, with its unemployment rate rising by 0.3 percentage points. Job demand trends can be further understood via the national forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment distribution suggests that employment among residents will rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation rather than a local population forecast.
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Median household income in Montrose (Tas.) is $1,390 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $729 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,889 a year against an average of $50,863. 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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Tax data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year shows that Montrose has income levels below the national benchmark. The median income for local taxpayers is $46,889, while the average stands at $50,863, compared to Greater Hobart averages of $54,577 and $65,190. Adjusted for the Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, estimated figures as of March 2026 would be roughly $52,023 for the median and $56,432 for the average. Census records show that personal, family, and household incomes in the area sit in a moderate band, placing between the 28th and 34th percentiles.
About 33.7% of the population (737 individuals) earn weekly incomes within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the metropolitan average of 32.2%. Residents retain 85.0% of their income after meeting housing costs, which places in the 29th percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Montrose (Tas.) had 951 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 14% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $343 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,349 a month. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. 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 data indicates that the housing landscape in Montrose consists of 84.7% detached houses and 15.4% other housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties. This is comparable to the Hobart metropolitan split of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings. The home ownership rate is equivalent to the wider Hobart metropolitan area at 36.1%, with mortgaged properties making up 33.9% and rental properties accounting for 30.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,349 is lower than the Hobart metro average of $1,517, while the median weekly rent is $343 compared to the metropolitan average of $350.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Montrose (Tas.) counted 951 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 63.6%, which consists of 26.7% couples without children, 23.9% couples with children, and 10.8% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 36.4%, with single-person households at 32.5% and group households representing 4.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is slightly below the Greater Hobart average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.0% of adults in Montrose (Tas.) hold a university qualification, including 15.6% with a bachelor degree and 8.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.0% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Attainment levels in Montrose are lower than regional averages, with 26.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 32.8% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 15.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 8.9% and graduate diplomas at 1.5%. Vocational training is prominent, with 33.0% of the population aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, comprising certificates at 25.0% and advanced diplomas at 8.0%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 25.1% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This includes 7.9% in primary schools, 6.0% in secondary schools, and 3.9% in higher education.
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Public transport in Montrose (Tas.) reaches 8 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 in Montrose consist of 8 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 23 different routes, which support 1,422 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is favorable, with the average distance to the nearest transit stop being 235 meters. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the suburb, with 85% of residents using private cars to travel and 8% commuting by bus. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles. A small proportion of 6.2% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 203 trips per day, which translates to approximately 177 weekly departures per individual transit stop.
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65.3% of residents in Montrose (Tas.) report no long-term health condition. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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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Assessments of mortality and chronic disease rates by AreaSearch indicate that Montrose faces notable health issues, with common illnesses present in both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 47% of residents (~1,035 people) holding cover. This compares to 51.7% in Greater Hobart and a national average of 55.7%. The primary medical diagnoses in the area are arthritis, affecting 10.6% of residents, and mental health issues, affecting 9.2%. Meanwhile, 65.3% of the population reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 65.5% across Greater Hobart.
Chronic illness rates among working-age individuals are higher than average. Residents aged 65 and older represent 21.2% of the population (463 people), which exceeds the Greater Hobart level of 20.0%. Senior health outcomes align generally with national standards but present some local challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Montrose (Tas.) is largely Australian-born, at 75.4% of residents, with 21.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (29.4%) and English (29.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Montrose exhibits a higher level of cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 24.6% of residents born outside Australia and 21.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, adhered to by 44.1% of the population. There is a distinct concentration of Hindu residents, who represent 6.9% of the local population compared to 2.8% across Greater Hobart. Regarding parental ancestry, the largest groups are Australian at 29.4% and English at 29.0%. Ancestry classified as Other accounts for 12.5% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 7.4%.
There are also specific European heritages represented above regional norms, including Polish at 1.1% (compared to 0.8% regionally), Croatian at 0.6% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Hungarian at 0.3% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Montrose (Tas.) is 39. 28.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Montrose is 39 years, which is identical to the Greater Hobart average of 39 and similar to the Australian median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented locally at 17.9%, whereas the 5 - 14 demographic is lower at 8.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 35 to 44 has increased from 12.8% to 14.5%, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 12.7% to 11.1%. Demographic modeling suggests significant shifts by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to expand by 66% (adding 174 residents to reach 437), while the 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Montrose (Tas.)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,313 at the 2021 Census → 2,188 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 (SAL60416). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.