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Niddrie has an estimated 6,363 residents, up from 5,901 at the 2021 Census — a change of 462 people, or 7.8%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 63.0% of that increase. That puts 3,636 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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Demographic evaluations by AreaSearch, combining ABS regional figures with post-Census address verification, place the population of the suburb of Niddrie at approximately 6,363 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 462 people (7.8%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 5,901 people. The figure builds on an estimated resident population of 6,308 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 68 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. With 3,636 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Niddrie ranks in the top quartile for population density across nationally evaluated locations.
The suburb's 7.8% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the broader SA3 area (4.9%), establishing the suburb of Niddrie as a regional frontrunner in demographic growth, with overseas arrivals accounting for roughly 63.0% of recent population gains. Population modelling utilizes 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 figures pegged to 2022, while unmapped areas incorporate 2023 VIC State Government regional and LGA projections harmonised to SA2 boundaries through weighted population distribution methods. Age-specific growth distributions from these models are similarly projected across all regions from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of Niddrie is anticipated to deliver above-median expansion compared to other statistical areas assessed by AreaSearch, adding 759 persons by 2041 under SA2-level modelling to achieve an overall 16-year growth rate of 11.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
260 new dwellings have been approved in Niddrie over the past five years, an average of 52 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 53 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 28% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 52, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Building activity metrics compiled by AreaSearch from ABS data show that residential construction permits in Niddrie have averaged roughly 52 dwellings per annum, totaling an estimated 260 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 52 approved during FY-25 to date. Over these same past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the influx of new residents stood at an average of only 1 people annually for each completed residence, meaning residential additions are tracking ahead of or level with demand to maintain ample market choice and foster headroom for future population expansion.
Furthermore, newly sanctioned residential builds carry an average construction value of $659,000, underscoring a developer emphasis on higher-end builds, alongside $6.0 million in commercial project approvals logged throughout the current financial year that reinforce the district's predominantly residential character. Relative to Greater Melbourne, per-capita residential construction in Niddrie tracked 27.0% above regional levels over the 5 year period, sustaining housing choice alongside underlying demand even as approval velocity has moderated recently. Medium and high-density housing makes up 72.0% of new residential development, while detached houses account for 28.0%. This shift toward denser typologies delivers accessible property formats for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and property investors, marking a major departure from the established stock of 65.0% houses as land availability tightens and housing affordability and lifestyle preferences shift. With approximately 160 people per approval, Niddrie displays the characteristics of a developing area. Long-term projections indicate that Niddrie will welcome 704 residents through to 2041 relative to AreaSearch's latest quarterly baseline. Ongoing construction volumes appear well-positioned to satisfy this accommodation requirement, maintaining healthy conditions for property purchasers and allowing the community to accommodate growth beyond current baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Niddrie
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 49 current infrastructure and development projects close to Niddrie, worth an estimated $21.8 billion. 8 are already under construction and 15 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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Strategic civic planning, local infrastructure investments, and major capital works play a defining role in shaping regional growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 active projects likely to influence the immediate surroundings, including the Niddrie (Keilor Road) Activity Centre Structure Plan, LUMA Sunshine North, Hart Precinct, and Airport Toyota Expansion, with details on the most prominent initiatives outlined below.
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Hart Industrial Precinct
A 30 hectare aviation, commercial and light industrial precinct in the north-east of Essendon Fields, named after aviation pioneer James "Bob" Hart. Stage 1 civil works, including the Global Avenue extension, services and the stage 1 retarding basin, are complete. Operational buildings include Autex Acoustics at 121-131 Global Avenue, Modscape at 112-120 Global Avenue and Dutton Wholesale at 1 Challenger Court, with Modscape storage at 117 Global Avenue. As of September 2026, landscaping, boundary works and retarding basin stage 2 (due Q1 2027) remain ongoing.Further warehouses and a cafe are planned subject to market demand.
17-25 Earl Street Airport West Development
Residential development project in Airport West on Earl Street. Part of ongoing residential densification in the Airport West area near transport links and Westfield shopping centre.
Niddrie (Keilor Road) Activity Centre Structure Plan
The Niddrie (Keilor Road) Activity Centre Plan establishes a long-term framework to deliver approximately 3,400 new dwellings by 2051. Finalised under Amendment GC252 in April 2025, the plan facilitates higher-density mixed-use development within the core, featuring building heights of 8 to 12 storeys on key opportunity sites. It introduces a streamlined 'deemed to comply' planning process and new infrastructure funding systems effective from January 2027 to accelerate housing delivery near existing tram and bus services along the Keilor Road corridor.
Textron Aviation Hangar 83
A newly completed 3,343 square meter hangar facility at Essendon Fields Airport designed for Textron Aviation's business jet maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations. The facility more than doubles Textron's previous Melbourne footprint and serves as a major regional hub for Beechcraft, Cessna, and Hawker aircraft. It features an onsite parts stockroom, upgraded customer service lounge, and expanded workshop areas to support over 1,400 aircraft across the Asia-Pacific region.
Maribyrnong River Master Plan Implementation
Comprehensive restoration and improvement of the Maribyrnong River corridor through Avondale Heights and surrounding reaches. The program includes flood mitigation infrastructure, riparian habitat restoration, active transport trails, and upgraded community recreation facilities.
North Essendon Activity Centre Plan
The North Essendon Activity Centre Plan outlines the strategic framework to accommodate housing growth around Mount Alexander Road and Bulla Road, unlocking up to 5100 new homes by 2051. Finalised in 2025, it includes new built form controls and a streamlined planning process to encourage higher density living close to transport and services.
191 Rosamond Road Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development featuring two towers of 14 and 16 storeys with 622 apartments, commercial spaces at ground level, and amenities including co-working space, wellness centre, gym, and recreational areas. Located opposite Highpoint Shopping Centre in a major retail and transport precinct.
18-22 Howes Street Apartments by Artisan Architects
84-unit residential development featuring 1 and 2 bedroom apartments across two buildings of 5 and 6 storeys on a 1400sqm site. Designed by Artisan Architects with landscape design by Human Habitats. Includes 91 car parking spaces and mixed use office space. Development application has been granted, with completion estimated for early 2027.
3,811 residents of Niddrie are employed, from a labour force of 3,884. Unemployment sits at 1.9%, with participation at 73.7%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 5,244, about 82% 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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The local labour market features a highly educated talent pool with pronounced professional services employment, an exceptionally low jobless rate of 1.9%, and steady workforce conditions across the previous year. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,811, while local unemployment sits 2.9% below the Greater Melbourne benchmark of 4.8%. Workforce engagement is solid, showing a 73.7% participation rate against 70.1% for Greater Melbourne, while Census returns indicated that 35.0% of workers performed their duties from home, though pandemic-era restrictions during the survey period should be noted. Resident employment centers primarily around construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
The local talent pool demonstrates strong specialization in construction, where employment density is 1.3 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance engages 12.1% of local workers, tracking below the Greater Melbourne share of 14.2%. Comparing Census working population counts against resident employee numbers highlights that this predominantly residential precinct offers comparatively few employment positions within its own borders. Over the 12 months to March 2026, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM series shows local workforce participation fell by 0.9% and overall employment reduced by 0.4%, which brought about a 0.5 percentage point drop in the jobless rate. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded a 2.1% expansion in employment alongside a 2.3% rise in the labour pool, accompanied by a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. Drawing on Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from Mar-26, which anticipate nationwide job gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, local employment across Niddrie's industry mix is projected to rise by 6.6% across five years and 13.4% across ten years via industry weighting models that do not factor in localized population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Niddrie is $2,213 a week (about $115,000 a year), with median personal income at $965 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,880 a year against an average of $79,724. 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 office data for financial year 2023 demonstrates that taxable individuals in the suburb of Niddrie generated a median income of $60,880 and an average income of $79,724, outpacing the Greater Melbourne standards of $57,688 and $75,164. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated figures reach approximately $66,737 for median earnings and $87,393 for average income as of March 2026. According to Census 2021 metrics, local household, family, and individual incomes place between the 75th and 78th percentiles across the country. In terms of earnings brackets, 30.0% of residents (1,908 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, comparable to the regional rate of 32.8%.
Strong financial capacity is highlighted by the 34.9% of households taking in weekly incomes above $3,000, while housing costs consume 13.8% of income, ranking the locality in the 80th percentile for disposable funds and the 8th decile under SEIFA income scoring.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Niddrie had 2,204 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 3% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $432 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,300 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the local housing landscape in Niddrie consists of 65.3% houses alongside 34.7% other dwellings, including apartments, semi-detached properties, and other dwelling styles, compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings across Melbourne metro. Outright ownership stands at 38.0%, substantially exceeding the metropolitan benchmark, with mortgaged properties comprising 38.1% and rented dwellings accounting for 24.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stand at $2,300, noticeably higher than the Melbourne metro level of $2,000 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent is $432, outpacing both the metropolitan benchmark of $390 and the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Niddrie counted 2,204 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,377 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 24% 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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Family units constitute 73.0% of local living arrangements, broken down into couples with children at 37.1%, couples without children at 22.5%, and single parent families at 11.7%. Non-family living situations represent 27.0% of the community, consisting of lone person households at 24.3% and group households at 2.7%. The typical household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
34.4% of adults in Niddrie hold a university qualification, including 23.2% with a bachelor degree and 7.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,656 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,047 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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Educational attainment in the area is prominent, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding a higher education degree, exceeding the SA4 region figure of 27.7% and the Australian standard of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees form the largest segment at 23.2%, accompanied by postgraduate qualifications at 7.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.7%. Vocational education is also widespread, with 29.4% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical credentials, split between certificates (18.0%) and advanced diplomas (11.4%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 29.5% of the local population actively participating in education.
This cohort comprises 9.3% attending primary school, 8.5% in secondary education, and 6.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Niddrie reaches 31 stops on 6 routes, timetabled for about 3,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 across Niddrie includes 31 active transit stops spanning bus and light rail networks. Across 6 dedicated transit routes, the network delivers 3,036 weekly passenger trips. Commuter access is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 220 meters. As a residential suburb, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 86% of travel and train journeys making up 6%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 per household, while 35.0% of workers conducted their jobs from home according to the 2021 Census during pandemic conditions. Transit schedules across all routes average 433 trips per day, providing roughly 97 weekly services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.0% of residents in Niddrie report no long-term health condition. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 58.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Community wellness metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate positive health outcomes, marked by favorable mortality statistics and a low prevalence of chronic illness among the broader population, while rates among senior, at-risk cohorts align closely with national norms. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is widespread, held by approximately 58% of all residents (~3,708 people). Asthma and arthritis represent the most frequently reported ongoing conditions, each affecting 7.2 and 7.2% of the population, while 73.0% of residents report no medical conditions at all, comparing favorably to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age cohorts display strong general health, while seniors aged 65 and over comprise 15.9% of the population (1,011 people) and maintain above-average health profiles, though ranking somewhat lower on a national scale than younger residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Niddrie is largely Australian-born, at 78.6% of residents, with 21.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (19.3%) and English (18.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Niddrie tracks above regional norms, with 21.4% of the population born overseas and 21.9% utilizing a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, representing 65.4% of local residents compared to 43.0% across Greater Melbourne. Regarding parental lineage, Australian ancestry accounts for 19.3% of the community, followed by English at 18.0% and Italian at 15.3%, which considerably surpasses the regional average of 5.2%. Other backgrounds showing distinct local representation include Maltese at 2.9% (vs 1.1% regionally), Croatian at 2.1% (vs 0.7%), and Polish at 1.2% (vs 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Niddrie is 40. 26.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Niddrie mirrors Greater Melbourne across all major life stages, with the greatest variance across the four broad bands reaching only 4.9 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 40 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 3 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 from that survey. Projections to 2041 indicate that older cohorts aged 65+ will drive the vast majority of population gains, expanding by 362 residents (36%) to total 1,374, while youth and young adult demographics are expected to experience a reduction.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Niddrie
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — 68 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,901 at the 2021 Census → 6,363 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 (SAL21942). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.