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Nhill has an estimated 2,335 residents, down from 2,401 at the 2021 Census — a change of 66 people, or 2.7%. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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 ABS population revisions with new addresses confirmed after the Census, the suburb of Nhill recorded an estimated population of approximately 2,335 by Aug 2026. This indicates a contraction of 66 people (2.7%) relative to the 2,401 residents counted in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this shift by reviewing the most recent ABS ERP figures from June 2025 alongside 66 validated new addresses documented following the Census benchmark, which pointed to a resident population base of 2,334. The resulting population density sits at 2.5 persons per square kilometer, providing residents with generous personal space.
Over the preceding ten years, the suburb of Nhill sustained steady demographic momentum, recording a 0.4% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the surrounding SA3 region. Net overseas migration served as the primary catalyst for population increases, underpinning virtually all local headcount additions across recent timeframes. Projections generated by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones—published in 2024 using 2022 as the base reference period—form the foundation of AreaSearch's demographic outlook. For locations lacking SA2 coverage in that dataset, 2023 Victorian State Government Regional/LGA projections are integrated via a weighted aggregation framework bridging LGA and SA2 levels. The age-specific trajectories derived from these aggregations are extended across all districts through the 2032 to 2041 period. Long-term projections position the suburb of Nhill in the bottom quartile for national regional growth, with aggregated SA2 calculations pointing to an addition of 63 persons by 2041, representing a 2.7% cumulative rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
27 new dwellings have been approved in Nhill over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, 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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An evaluation of ABS building approvals mapped to local boundaries shows that development consent in Nhill averages roughly 5 dwellings annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 27 residential permits were granted across the five-year span, with 7 approved to date during FY-25. While local resident counts have trended down over the preceding timeframe, residential additions appear sufficient to accommodate local demand and ensure buyer selection, with new residential projects averaging an estimated construction value of $560,000—a figure moderately above the regional standard indicating an appetite for higher-specification builds. On a per-capita basis, residential construction in Nhill tracks 16.0% below the Rest of Vic.
benchmark, placing the locality in the 55th percentile across all Australian areas analyzed, even with recent upward momentum in building approvals. Activity also remains below the nationwide standard, highlighting the mature profile of the district and potential planning restrictions. Detached dwellings represent 83.0% of recent approvals, while townhouses or apartments constitute 17.0%, reinforcing low-density neighborhood qualities oriented toward buyers seeking generous allotments. With approximately 259 people per approval, the locality exhibits a classic low-density built environment. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Nhill is projected to welcome 62 additional residents by 2041. Under prevailing building trends, incoming residential completions appear well-positioned to satisfy accommodation needs, supporting favorable buying conditions and potentially enabling demographic expansion beyond existing baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Nhill
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 30 current infrastructure and development projects close to Nhill, worth an estimated $1.33 billion. 4 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and arts & culture. 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 capital works, and planning frameworks play a central role in guiding community development. Currently, AreaSearch has identified no active major initiatives likely to impact the locality. Prominent surrounding developments include the Melbourne To Adelaide Freight Rail Improvements, EnergyConnect, Mildura Passenger Rail Return, and Regional Housing Fund, with relevant local implications summarized below.
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Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal Precinct Stage 1
$2.5 million project to develop 20 new industrial lots at the Wimmera Intermodal Freight Terminal site at Dooen, including street lighting, bitumen road access, and water resources to attract agribusinesses and food processors. Operated by SCT Logistics since 2013.
Horsham Intersection Upgrade
Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Henty Highway, Western Highway, Golf Course Road and Plumpton Road to improve safety and traffic flow. The intersection serves 18,000 vehicles per day (18% heavy vehicles) and had 12 crashes between 2019-2023, with 6 resulting in serious injuries. Preconstruction works including service relocation commenced July 2025.
Haven Horsham Integrated Social Housing
14 one-bedroom self-contained homes with 24/7 support for people with significant mental health and wellbeing concerns. Features communal recreational areas, kitchen, meeting spaces and on-site facilities for Mind Australia support staff. Each unit includes main bedroom with built-in wardrobe, bathroom, kitchen, European laundry, lounge room and outdoor courtyard or balcony. Set in beautifully landscaped grounds close to public transport, local shops and amenities.
Horsham City Urban Renewal Project
Comprehensive urban renewal project transforming three key precincts in central Horsham to deliver housing diversity and commercial investment. The project focuses on the current council depot site in Selkirk Drive, the area north of Selkirk Drive and south of Wilson Street, and the area encompassing Firebrace, Madden and Baker streets. It aims to provide 100 new dwellings, 10,000 square meters of apartment space, and 10,000 square meters of office and retail space.
Horsham SmartWater & Integrated Water Management Project
Innovative recycled water infrastructure project that supports agricultural research and provides drought-proofing for green spaces in Horsham. The completed project delivers 126 megalitres of recycled water annually through a network of pipes connecting to parks, ovals, cemetery, and racecourse, reducing reliance on drinking water for irrigation. Includes Dissolved Air Flotation treatment facility and pipeline infrastructure.
Horsham Town Hall and Regional Art Gallery Redevelopment
Major $19.8 million redevelopment of the heritage-listed Horsham Town Hall and Regional Art Gallery, featuring new 500-seat performing arts centre, conferencing facility, and upgraded Regional Art Gallery. Designed by Charles Neville Hollinshed, opened in 2016.
Horsham Recreation Infrastructure Improvements
Ongoing Horsham Rural City Council program delivering recreation infrastructure improvements across the municipality. Current priorities include implementation of the Active Horsham Strategy 2026-2036, City Oval redevelopment, aquatic centre planning, sports lighting and community recreation facility upgrades to improve accessibility, participation and regional sporting capacity.
Horsham and Natimuk Housing Diversity and Affordability Strategy (HNHDAS)
Municipal-wide housing strategy for Horsham Rural City Council guiding land supply and development across designated growth areas to 2041. The Horsham and Natimuk Housing Diversity and Affordability Strategy identifies demand for approximately 1,476 additional homes by 2041, driven by projected population growth of 1,800 residents. Focus areas include Horsham North, Horsham South (Haven), and Natimuk, with an estimated 38 years of land supply equivalent to more than 2,800 dwellings identified across the municipality. Community consultation on the draft strategy closed 7 October 2025; the strategy is now progressing toward Council adoption of the final Housing Strategy.
1,181 residents of Nhill are employed, from a labour force of 1,196. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 60.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,899, about 81% 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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Nhill maintains a balanced workforce across blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by solid representation across core community services and an unemployment rate of only 1.3%, according to aggregated statistical district figures from AreaSearch. By March 2026, employed locals reached 1,181 individuals, while local joblessness stood 2.4% below the 3.7% rate observed across Regional Vic., and overall labour participation aligned directly with the Regional Vic. mark of 61.1%. In the Census, a modest 10.7% of workers indicated working remotely from home, a metric that may have been shaped by Covid-19 restrictions.
Primary employment sectors for local residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Agricultural, forestry, and fishing industries represent a major local specialization, capturing a workforce concentration 3.3 times that of the regional average. Conversely, accommodation & food services accounts for only 2.5% of local employment compared to 6.9% across the broader region. Comparisons between the Census working cohort and resident worker numbers highlight comparatively constrained local job opportunities. AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistical data indicates that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool contracted by 3.2% alongside a 2.1% reduction in total employment, lowering the unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. Across Regional Vic. during the identical timeframe, employment contracted by 0.1%, the workforce shrank by 0.3%, and joblessness declined by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking insights from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment projections provide a framework for evaluating future occupational demand. When mapped against Nhill's specific sector distribution, the national forecasts—projecting 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally—indicate local employment could grow by 5.7% across five years and 12.8% over ten years, though sector trajectories vary and this weighted calculation is illustrative without adjusting for local population shifts.
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Median household income in Nhill is $1,296 a week (about $67,000 a year), with median personal income at $717 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,053 a year against an average of $62,469. 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 taxpayer records published for financial year 2023 show median taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Nhill at $51,053 alongside an average of $62,469. These outcomes remain underneath national benchmarks, comparing to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 recorded across Regional Vic.. Factoring in the 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated earnings as of March 2026 are estimated at roughly $55,964 for the median and $68,479 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual income tiers ranked modestly between the 19th and 31st percentiles.
Furthermore, 32.3% of the local population (754 individuals) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional trends where 30.3% occupy this range. Accommodation costs remain manageable with 92.6% of income retained, although post-housing disposable funds sit in the 31st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Nhill had 951 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 1% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $774 a month. Rent absorbs 15.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 13.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, residential stock in Nhill was overwhelmingly dominated by standalone houses at 93.1%, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other configurations representing 6.9%, whereas Regional Vic. recorded 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 49.2%, substantially exceeding regional levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 27.3% and rental accommodations comprised 23.5%. Typical monthly mortgage payments sat at $774, well below the Regional Vic. norm of $1,430 and national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was documented at $200, representing a significant discount against both the Regional Vic.
benchmark of $285 and the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Nhill counted 951 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 31% 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 constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, making up 64.9% of all households. This group is composed of couples without children (30.9%), couples with children (24.5%), and single parent households (7.6%). Non-family living situations account for the remaining 35.1%, encompassing single-person households at 31.4% and group arrangements at 3.6%. The typical household size sits at 2.3 people, tracking marginally lower than the 2.4 average recorded across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.0% of adults in Nhill hold a university qualification, including 11.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 28.2% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 337 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 973 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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Higher education qualifications present a local development gap, with university completion rates standing at 15.0% compared to the VIC benchmark of 33.4%, highlighting a clear focus area for targeted education strategies. Bachelor degree holders account for 11.1% of the cohort, followed by postgraduate awards at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education forms a cornerstone of local attainment, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade or technical credentials, including certificates (28.2%) and advanced diplomas (8.3%). Approximately 24.9% of the local population is enrolled in structured education. This proportion includes 8.7% attending primary schools, 7.5% in secondary education, and 2.2% engaged in tertiary studies.
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Getting around Nhill means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 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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Public transit infrastructure in Nhill comprises 3 operational transport stops across 3 dedicated routes, generating a combined total of 24 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit remains constrained, with the average distance to a stop measuring 627 meters. Given the predominantly residential character of the area, outbound commuting is common; private vehicles serve as the main travel method for 83% of commuters, while 13% travel on foot. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.6 per dwelling. Work-from-home participation was recorded at 10.7% in the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 settings.
Across all transit routes, service frequency averages 3 trips per day, providing roughly 8 weekly departures at each individual stop.
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63.9% of residents in Nhill report no long-term health condition. 8.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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's review of mortality and long-term health patterns indicates notable health considerations for Nhill, with chronic ailments moderately prevalent across both younger cohorts and older demographics, while private health insurance adoption is comparatively low, covering approximately 52% of residents (~1,203 people). Arthritis and asthma represent the most widely reported chronic diagnoses, affecting 11.3 and 7.7% of the community, respectively, while 63.9% of residents reported having no diagnosed long-term conditions, broadly matching the 63.4% proportion seen across Regional Vic.. Chronic ailments show elevated prevalence among working-age individuals. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 27.6% of the population (644 people), surpassing the Regional Vic.
mark of 24.0%, and senior health measures present distinct challenges, registering elevated national severity rankings relative to the overall community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Nhill is largely Australian-born, at 83.2% of residents, with 14.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.1%) and Australian (29.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics for Nhill closely align with broader regional standards: 86.0% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 83.2% were born domestically, and 85.2% speak only English at home. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 61.8% of the local population compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Looking at parental heritage, the three most prominent ancestry groups are English (30.1%), Australian (29.0%), and German (10.4%), with the German cohort notably higher than the regional level of 3.5%. Other cultural distinctions include higher local representation of French ancestry at 0.6% (compared to 0.3% regionally) and South Australian backgrounds at 0.5% (against 0.2%), while Scottish heritage accounts for 8.0% (versus 8.8% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Nhill is 47, older than 85% of areas nationally. 23.9% 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 demographic structure of Nhill tracks closely with broader Regional Vic. norms, exhibiting a maximum divergence of 3.6 percentage points across age brackets. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates a median age of 47, matching the 2021 Census baseline while sitting 4 years above the Regional Vic. median of 43 and above the national figure of 38 from that same Census. Middle-aged residents and early retirees (45 - 64) decreased from 25.3% at the Census to an estimated 23.4%. By 2041, adults aged 25 - 44 are projected to experience the strongest numerical expansion, rising by 34 (7%) to 538, whereas child and younger adult cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Nhill
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, 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 — 66 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,401 at the 2021 Census → 2,335 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 (SAL21939). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.