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The median house price in Narrawallee is $1.40m, with units at $1.20m. House values have moved 8.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Narrawallee has an estimated 1,500 residents. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 87% of areas nationally. That puts 425 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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Drawing on ABS population updates for the wider region alongside new address data verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Narrawallee has a projected population of approximately 1,500 in May 2026. This represents a minor increase of 13 residents (0.9%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 1,487 people. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 1,481, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS release from June 2025 (ERP data) and an additional 39 verified new addresses since the Census. With this population level, the density stands at 424 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment with capacity for future growth.
Over the last ten years, the suburb of Narrawallee has shown steady demographic patterns with a 1.4% compound annual growth rate, exceeding the SA3 average. Growth in the local population was largely underpinned by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 65.0% of all population increases in recent times. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for individual SA2 regions, published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using a 2021 baseline are substituted. Aggregated age-bracket growth rates are extended to cover the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, substantial population gains are anticipated, placing this locality in the top quarter of national non-metropolitan zones. Projections indicate the suburb of Narrawallee will grow by 378 residents to 2041, representing a total expansion of 23.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
78 new dwellings have been approved in Narrawallee over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 10.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, 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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AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals across statistical divisions reveals that the suburb of Narrawallee averages approximately 15 residential approvals annually, with an estimated total of 78 dwellings approved over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 7 approvals have been logged. Because only 0.4 people migrated to the area per built dwelling over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction is keeping pace with or exceeding demand. This provides buyers with extra choice and could support population growth beyond current models. The average expected construction cost for these new properties is $672,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the higher-end market segment.
In addition, $275,000 in commercial building approvals occurred during this financial year, pointing to a heavily residential development landscape. Compared to the Rest of NSW, the building approval rate per resident is 56.0% higher in the suburb of Narrawallee, giving prospective buyers plenty of options, even though building pace has slowed down recently. Additionally, recent projects have consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the established low-density feel of the neighborhood and catering to families seeking space. Having an estimated 495 residents in the area for every approved dwelling highlights the quiet and low-volume nature of local construction. Future projections indicate the suburb of Narrawallee will add 359 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the supply of new dwellings will easily cover demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth that outpaces current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Narrawallee
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 44 current infrastructure and development projects close to Narrawallee, worth an estimated $2.44 billion. 11 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and education & training. 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, major developments, and urban planning policies play a major role in shaping local growth. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the immediate area. Key regional initiatives include Managing Growth in Ulladulla, Milton and Surrounds, the Milton Ulladulla Bypass, Sydney-Canberra Rail Connectivity And Capacity, and the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, with the following list detailing those of primary relevance.
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South Mollymook Coastal Protection Works
Shoalhaven City Council is seeking construction funding for approximately 300 m of upgraded seawall at South Mollymook Beach. Detailed engineering and landscape design was finalised in June 2025 via a grant partnership with the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). The works will replace ageing seawall structures to protect roads, stormwater infrastructure, a sewerage pump station, the foreshore path, Mollymook Surf Life Saving Club, and Mollymook Golf Club from coastal hazards.All pre-construction requirements including environmental assessment, community consultation, and agency approvals are complete. Tender and construction timelines are subject to funding confirmation.
Ulladulla Harbour Masterplan
Transport for NSW Maritime is leading a comprehensive masterplan process for Ulladulla Harbour in partnership with Shoalhaven Council and Crown Lands. The process will create a shared vision balancing commercial fishing needs with recreational appeal, establishing a roadmap for future development of this maritime asset.
Ridgeway Mollymook
Subdivision delivering 29 titled, ready-to-build residential lots (approx. 509 to 945 sqm) in an elevated setting near Mollymook Beach. Stage 1 registered with lots now selling; project works completed and titles issued.
Ulladulla High School Upgrade
Major NSW Government upgrade of Ulladulla High School comprising 8 new general learning classrooms, 3 new support learning classrooms, new and refurbished student amenities, removal of demountables and refurbishment of specialist learning spaces including science, music, food technology, agriculture, woodwork and metalwork facilities. Construction is underway with the new learning building progressing.
Ulladulla Public School Upgrade
Upgrade of Ulladulla Public School comprising 8 new general learning classrooms and 3 new support learning classrooms in a new two-storey building, new and refurbished student amenities, and removal of demountable classrooms. The Review of Environmental Factors (REF) was approved on 12 August 2025 and construction began in October 2025. As of mid-2026, the project has reached structural topping out, with early works including foundation piles, underground services and retaining walls complete. Delivered alongside upgrades to Ulladulla High School and Milton Public School under a combined South Coast schools program, with completion targeted for Day 1, Term 1, 2027.
Ulladulla Bunnings Warehouse
Development of a new Bunnings Warehouse store at South Ulladulla to replace the existing smaller format store. The project features an 11,000 square meter facility including a main warehouse, outdoor nursery, timber trade sales area, cafe, and playground. The $16 million investment will relocate operations from the current site at 131 St Vincent Street, which has been rezoned for a major mixed-use redevelopment consisting of approximately 250 apartments and commercial space.
DA Approved Residential Development Site - Ulladulla Harbour
DA approved site for 22 apartments including 3 one-bedroom, 3 two-bedroom, 13 three-bedroom, and 3 four-bedroom units with harbour views, northerly aspect, and proximity to town amenities like cafes, retail, schools, and medical services.
131 St Vincent Street Mixed-Use Precinct
Major mixed-use development on the former Bunnings site featuring 250 apartments (including 50 affordable housing units for essential workers), up to 5,750sqm of commercial space, and a 120-place childcare centre. The recently rezoned site will include four buildings ranging up to 9 storeys (21 metres).
539 residents of Narrawallee are employed, from a labour force of 566. Unemployment sits at 4.8%, with participation at 46.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% 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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The suburb of Narrawallee possesses a skilled workforce, with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, there were 539 employed residents. The local unemployment rate sits 0.7% higher than the Regional NSW rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is notably lower at 46.4% compared to the regional figure of 60.6%. Census data indicates that a moderate 17.4% of working residents worked from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and accommodation & food.
Accommodation & food is especially prominent, with its employment share reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing has a minor footprint, employing only 0.7% of the workforce compared to 3.9% across the region. Local jobs are present, but comparison between the census-recorded working population and the local population suggests many residents travel outside the area for employment. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader regions shows that the labour force shrank by 0.9% over the 12-month period, while overall employment dropped by 3.6%, leading to a 2.7 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9%, the labour force decrease by 0.4%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with local industry profiles to model growth. Nationally, employment is expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth varies. Applying these trends to the local industry distribution suggests employment related to the suburb of Narrawallee will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Narrawallee is $1,309 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $662 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,989 a year against an average of $58,880. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023, tax-paying residents in the suburb of Narrawallee have a median income of $43,989 and an average income of $58,880. This is below the national average and compares to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $48,529 for the median and $64,956 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Narrawallee between the 20th and 21st percentiles nationwide.
The income distribution shows that 27.9% of the community (418 people) falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket, which aligns with the regional average of 29.9% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 85.2% of their income, ranking at the 22nd percentile nationally, while the local SEIFA income score falls within the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Narrawallee had 586 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 2% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 52% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 30.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in the suburb of Narrawallee at the time of the last Census consisted of 95.5% separate houses and 4.5% alternative dwellings like townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership was higher than the regional average, with 51.5% owning outright, while the rest held mortgages (27.9%) or rented (20.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,733, matching the Regional NSW median, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $400, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, mortgage payments in the suburb of Narrawallee are below the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Narrawallee counted 586 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 82% of areas nationally, against 40% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 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 74.9%, consisting of couples with children at 21.7%, couples without children at 39.6%, and single-parent households at 12.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 25.1%, with single-person households at 24.1% and group houses at 1.4%. The median household size of 2.3 people is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.1% of adults in Narrawallee hold a university qualification, including 16.6% with a bachelor degree and 6.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 97% of areas nationally. A further 30.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The educational profile of the suburb of Narrawallee is distinct from the broader region, with 26.1% of residents aged 15 and over holding university degrees compared to the SA3 average of 19.0%, showing a strong local attainment level. Bachelor degrees are held by 16.6% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.0% and graduate diplomas at 3.5%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 42.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (30.6%). Participation in study is high throughout the community, with 25.1% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program.
This student population includes 8.1% in primary school, 7.6% in high school, and 2.8% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Narrawallee means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 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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Analysis of public transit reveals 21 transport stops operating in the suburb of Narrawallee, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 6 different routes, which offer a combined total of 71 passenger trips each week. Transit access is rated highly, with residents generally living within 145 meters of the nearest stop. The locality is predominantly residential, meaning most working residents travel outside the suburb for work. Private vehicles are the main transport choice, used by 96% of commuters, and households average 1.5 vehicles. Around 17.4% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era travel restrictions.
Service frequency averages 10 trips per day across all routes, which translates to roughly 3 weekly passenger trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.0% of residents in Narrawallee report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.5 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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An evaluation of health indicators shows positive outcomes throughout the suburb of Narrawallee, based on mortality data and chronic disease tracking by AreaSearch, with common ailments showing a low overall prevalence that increases slightly among older, higher-risk groups. The rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 50% of the population (~753 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 12.8% and 7.7% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 64.0% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Residents under the age of 65 enjoy better health outcomes than average. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 30.6% of the population (459 people), which exceeds the Regional NSW share of 23.4%. While health outcomes for these seniors are above average, they rank lower nationally than the younger cohorts in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Narrawallee is largely Australian-born, at 86.1% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.5%) and Australian (26.2%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Narrawallee is lower than average, with 86.1% of the population born in Australia, 93.0% holding citizenship, and 96.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 50.8% of the local population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. In terms of ancestral background, the three largest groups in the suburb of Narrawallee are English at 33.5%, Australian at 26.2%, and Irish at 10.9%. There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnicities, with Scottish ancestry overrepresented at 10.3% (compared to 8.0% regionally), Hungarian at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%), and Maltese at 0.7% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Narrawallee is 49, older than 91% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 16.3% 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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With a median age of 49, the suburb of Narrawallee is older than Regional NSW at 43 and well ahead of the national median of 38. Compared to the Regional NSW average, the 65 - 74 age group is heavily represented at 17.0% locally, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 7.3%. The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is also higher than the national figure of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket expanded from 10.0% to 11.3% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group declined from 16.0% to 13.4%.
Demographic projections to 2041 indicate that the 45 to 54 group will grow significantly, increasing by 64 people (40%) from 162 to 227. In contrast, the 65 to 74 age bracket is projected to increase by a modest 5% (13 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Narrawallee
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) | 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) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 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 — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,487 at the 2021 Census → 1,500 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 (SAL12918). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.