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The median house price in Mortdale is $1.82m, with units at $815k. House values have moved 3.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Mortdale has an estimated 12,174 residents, up from 10,745 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,429 people, or 13.3%. Growth has averaged 2.1% a year over five years, faster than 80% of areas nationally. 102 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 83.0% of that increase. That puts 4,155 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader Australian Bureau of Statistics updates and post-Census validated addresses, the suburb of Mortdale reached an estimated population of around 12,174 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,429 people (13.3%) compared to the 10,745 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch deduced this shift from a resident count of 12,165 following the ABS release of June 2025 ERP figures, along with 102 validated new addresses post-Census. With 4,154 persons per square kilometer, population density sits within the top 10% of AreaSearch's national assessments, reflecting intense demand for local land.
The suburb of Mortdale outpaced both New South Wales and its broader SA4 region (6.6%) with its 13.3% rate of growth since the 2021 census. International arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating approximately 83.0% of recent population gains. Demographic projections for the suburb of Mortdale incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 models anchored to a 2022 baseline, supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021. Cohort-specific growth trajectories across these datasets guide projections from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic expansion is expected to track slightly under the national statistical area median, with aggregated SA2 estimates projecting an addition of 912 persons to 2041, amounting to an overall 7.4% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
253 new dwellings have been approved in Mortdale over the past five years, an average of 50 a year. That places the area in the 88th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 41% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 112, running ahead of 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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Statistical allocations of ABS building approvals compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Mortdale averages approximately 50 residential approvals per year, totaling an estimated 253 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 112 so far in FY-25. Inflow has averaged 4 people per year for every dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), creating a supply shortage that fosters heightened buyer competition and upward pricing pressure, while new residences record an average construction value of $551,000. Approvals for commercial work stand at $753,000 this financial year, underscoring a strong residential orientation.
Residential building volume per capita exceeds the Greater Sydney benchmark by 35.0% over the 5 year period, sustaining healthy options for buyers while bolstering local property values. Medium and high-density dwellings account for 59.0% of new residential construction, whereas detached houses represent 41.0%. This emphasis on higher-density housing offers accessible entry price points suitable for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. Construction intensity is highlighted by a ratio of approximately 134 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating market expansion. Based on the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection, Mortdale is anticipated to add 903 residents by 2041. Ongoing residential construction trends suggest that emerging dwelling supply will comfortably accommodate local requirements, supporting favourable conditions for prospective purchasers and creating capacity for population gains to outperform baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Mortdale
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mortdale, worth an estimated $2.17 billion. A further 56 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $15.9 billion. 10 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major planning frameworks, and capital works play a pivotal role in shaping local development. AreaSearch has identified 24 distinct projects expected to influence the locality. Notable initiatives include the Mortdale Local Centre Development Control Plan, Oatley to Como Walkway Upgrade, Mortdale RSL Redevelopment, and 70-76 Pitt Street Mortdale, with prominent undertakings listed below.
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Mortdale Local Centre Development Control Plan
Georges River Council is preparing a Development Control Plan (DCP) for the Mortdale Local Centre to guide future growth. Based on the adopted Master Plan, the DCP focuses on maintaining the community's preferred village atmosphere through design excellence principles, low to medium density development, and the addition of more parking, seating, and greenery. The overarching master plan unlocks a theoretical capacity for an additional 578 residential dwellings within 400m of the station.
Mortdale Gardens Proposal
Proposed State Significant Development known as Mortdale Gardens, involving the renewal of the ageing Mortdale RSL building. The mixed-use precinct will deliver around 230 apartments across buildings ranging from 8 to 20 storeys, a new community club, a supermarket, retail shops, cafes, medical services, and basement parking for approximately 450 vehicles. At least 15 percent of new homes will be dedicated to housing for key workers, young families, and older residents.
70-76 Pitt Street Mortdale
Mixed-use development proposal featuring residential apartments above retail/commercial space. Designed to enhance the local shopping strip while providing quality housing options. Includes sustainable design features and community spaces.
Enterprise Industrial Estate Mortdale
Mortdale's first industrial development in nearly 20 years, featuring 22 warehouse units (115-243sqm with mezzanine), 7 work-store units (71-111sqm, now sold out), and 41 strata storage units (28-120sqm). The boutique industrial estate offers modern spaces with 6-meter clearance, NBN connectivity, 40A 3-phase power, allocated parking, 24/7 access, and security features. Construction commenced with 65% of units already sold, positioned strategically near M5/M8 motorways, Forest Road, and King Georges Road.
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Mortdale's masterplan will add 578 homes with increased building heights, improved retail areas, shoptop housing, townhouses, and residential flat buildings. Maximum heights are limited to four and six stories in designated areas.
46-50 Macquarie Place Mortdale Apartments
Medium-density residential development featuring modern apartments with private balconies and communal facilities. Designed to complement the existing neighbourhood character while providing additional housing options near Mortdale station.
85-87 Railway Parade Mortdale
Proposed multi-storey residential building with ground floor commercial space. Strategic location near railway station and local shopping centre. Includes basement parking and landscaped communal areas.
282 Forest Road Commercial Building
Approved commercial building development at 282 Forest Road, Hurstville. No reliable evidence was found that the project has commenced construction or reached completion. The site forms part of the ongoing commercial renewal of the Forest Road corridor within the Hurstville strategic centre.
8,035 residents of Mortdale are employed, from a labour force of 8,211. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 78.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,601, 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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Mortdale features a highly educated talent pool with strong professional services participation, a low unemployment rate of 2.1%, and an estimated 5.1% annual employment growth rate per AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,035, while the jobless rate tracked 2.0% under the 4.1% recorded for Greater Sydney, and the participation rate reached an elevated 78.1% compared to 68.9% regionally. Census returns showed 49.5% working from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment is heavily concentrated across education & training, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical industries.
Conversely, construction represents only 6.7% of the resident workforce, trailing the Greater Sydney proportion of 8.6%. A comparison between resident numbers and Census workplace counts suggests that the predominantly residential neighbourhood offers limited local employment capacity. Analysis of Salm and abs data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, employment grew by 5.1% and the labour force expanded by 5.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend differs from Greater Sydney, where both employment and the labour force rose by 1.9%, resulting in a slight decline in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context for potential future demand within Mortdale. These projections, which span five and ten-year periods, have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific projections are applied to Mortdale's employment composition, local employment is estimated to rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years. It should be noted that this calculation represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
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Median household income in Mortdale is $1,995 a week (about $104,000 a year), with median personal income at $903 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,193 a year against an average of $79,312. The average runs 41% 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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ATO postcode statistics aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Mortdale median taxpayer income at $56,193 and average earnings at $79,312, ranking among the nation's upper tiers, against $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Applying a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 lifts estimated March 2026 figures to approximately $61,992 for the median and $87,497 for the average. In the Census 2021 dataset, personal, family, and household earnings align near the national 66th percentile. Weekly income between $1,500 - 2,999 is the largest bracket, covering 32.8% of residents (3,993 people) and mirroring the 30.9% regional rate.
Significant affluence is evident, with 30.1% earning over $3,000 per week, reinforcing high-end retail demand. Housing commitments absorb 16.4% of earnings, yet strong wages keep disposable income at the 64th percentile and secure a 7th decile SEIFA ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mortdale had 3,955 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 43% detached houses and 41% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 38% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $420 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,286 a month. Rent absorbs 21.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.4%. 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 records indicate Mortdale's housing stock consists of 42.8% standalone houses and 57.2% other residential formats (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Outright homeownership reached 30.5%, surpassing the Sydney metro benchmark, while 32.0% of properties are mortgaged and 37.5% are rented. Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $2,286 and median weekly rent stood at $420, both below Sydney metro benchmarks of $2,427 and $470. Across Australia, Mortdale exceeds the national median mortgage of $1,863 and the national median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mortdale counted 3,955 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 4,481 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families form 70.4% of local households, comprising couples with children (34.9%), couples without children (23.8%), and single parent families (10.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.6%, consisting of lone person households (26.1%) and group households (3.3%). Average household occupancy sits at 2.6 people, marginally below the Greater Sydney metric of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
38.2% of adults in Mortdale hold a university qualification, including 25.6% with a bachelor degree and 10.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 16.9% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,960 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,042 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 is a defining regional characteristic, with 38.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing university credentials, surpassing NSW (32.2%) and Australia overall (30.4%). Bachelor degrees form the primary credential at 25.6%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 10.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational qualifications are held by 28.4% of residents aged 15+, divided between certificates (16.9%) and advanced diplomas (11.5%). Formal study engagement is substantial, encompassing 28.6% of the local population. Primary school students constitute 8.7%, tertiary scholars account for 6.7%, and secondary school attendees represent 6.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Mortdale reaches 60 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 connectivity in Mortdale includes 60 active stops across rail and bus networks, served by 25 distinct routes that generate 5,634 weekly passenger trips. Access is exceptional, with residents located an average of 157 meters from a boarding point. As an outward-commuting residential community, private vehicles account for 65% of journeys, followed by 24% by train and 5% walking. Vehicle availability averages 1.0 per dwelling, trailing regional figures. In the 2021 Census, working from home was recorded by 49.5% of workers, influenced by COVID-19 settings. Combined transit operations maintain an average frequency of 804 daily departures across all routes, delivering approximately 93 weekly departures per stop.
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75.4% of residents in Mortdale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 77% of areas nationally. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.5 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 patterns and chronic illnesses highlight positive community health throughout Mortdale, with younger age groups showing minimal incidence of common conditions. Private health insurance coverage is notably strong, held by approximately 58% of all residents (~7,091 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the primary diagnosed issues, each recorded among 6.3% and 6.3% of the community, while 75.4% reported zero medical ailments, outperforming Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The working-age demographic demonstrates robust wellness with limited long-term conditions. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 18.2% of residents (2,215 people), exceeding Greater Sydney's 15.5%.
Health among older residents exceeds broader averages, though it ranks slightly lower on a national scale than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.8% of Mortdale residents were born overseas and 42.4% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 83% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (17.3%) and Australian (17.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Mortdale exhibits pronounced cultural diversity, with 38.8% of community members born overseas and 42.4% communicating in a language other than English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith at 53.3%. Hinduism exhibits notable overrepresentation, accounting for 5.9% of local residents compared to 5.2% across Greater Sydney. Examining parental birthplaces, the primary ancestral backgrounds in Mortdale are English (17.3%), Australian (17.0%), and Other (14.4%). Specific cultural groups display significant local concentration, including Macedonian at 3.8% (against 0.4% regionally), Croatian at 1.6% (against 0.7%), and Chinese at 14.2% (against 8.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mortdale is 38. 27.2% 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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Age distributions in Mortdale closely align with Greater Sydney, showing a maximum category variance of 4.2 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 38 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 at that time. The most visible shift since the Census occurred in the 65+ demographic, rising from 15.7% to an estimated 18.2%. Projections to 2041 anticipate this senior cohort absorbing the bulk of expansion by adding 728 residents (33%) to reach 2,944, while child and young adult populations are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mortdale
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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 11 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 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 — 102 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,745 at the 2021 Census → 12,174 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 (SAL12739). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.