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The median house price in North Haven (NSW) is $948k, with units at $595k. House values have moved 7.5% a year compounded over five years.
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North Haven (NSW) has an estimated 1,588 residents, down from 1,619 at the 2021 Census — a change of 31 people, or 1.9%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 270 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 regional population releases alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of North Haven (NSW) is estimated to have a population of approximately 1,588 as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 1,619 people, this represents a contraction of 31 people (1.9%). This estimate stems from AreaSearch's assessed resident population of 1,580 following the ABS June 2025 ERP update, combined with 5 validated new addresses added after the Census date. The resulting density stands at 270 persons per square kilometer, providing generous personal space and capacity for prospective development.
Interstate migration served as the principal demographic driver, accounting for roughly 85.0% of recent population additions. For local demographic projections, AreaSearch utilises 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 datasets anchored to a 2022 base year, substituting 2022 NSW State Government SA2 figures (2021 base year) where necessary. Age-specific rates from these series are applied across all locations from 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, the suburb of North Haven (NSW) is expected to outpace median expansion rates for non-metropolitan Australia, with aggregated SA2 modelling pointing to an addition of 284 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 17.4% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
39 new dwellings have been approved in North Haven (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS residential building approvals apportioned from statistical areas, North Haven typically sees roughly 7 residential dwellings approved each year. Over the preceding 5 financial years (FY-21 to FY-25), approvals totaled around 39 homes, with none recorded to date in FY-25. In the context of recent population contraction, this level of construction has maintained reasonable supply for purchasers. Meanwhile, commercial approvals over the current financial year stand at $2.5 million, reflecting a modest commercial pipeline. New dwelling approvals per capita in North Haven track at roughly two-thirds of the Rest of NSW rate, placing the locality in the 4th percentile across the nation.
This constrained development pipeline limits options for prospective purchasers while supporting demand for established residences. Construction approvals are heavily weighted toward standalone housing, with 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% attached dwellings, reinforcing low-density characteristics sought by buyers prioritizing space. Notably, this 88.0% detached share exceeds the 61.0% observed at Census, highlighting ongoing interest in family-sized properties. Projections indicate that North Haven will expand by 276 residents through to 2041 relative to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. While current residential construction is keeping pace with these demographic forecasts, buyer competition may intensify as the local population enlarges.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around North Haven (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside North Haven (NSW), worth an estimated $15 million. A further 57 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.47 billion. 20 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. 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 capital expenditure and planning developments can substantially shape community growth. AreaSearch has identified 1 project likely to have direct local implications. Key initiatives within the broader pipeline include the Beach to Beach Shared Path, Pacific Highway Upgrade: Hexham To Brisbane, Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy, and Corridor Preservation For East Coast High Speed Rail.
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Beach to Beach Shared Path
Community-driven active transport and recreation project delivering an approximately 11 km shared walking and cycling route between North Haven Breakwall and Pilot Beach. Stage D3 was completed in June 2024 and Stage D5, including the signature over-water boardwalk, was completed in August 2025, extending the completed network to more than 8 km. Remaining sections will be delivered as future planning, approvals and funding are secured.
Beach to Beach Shared Path
Coastal shared pathway connecting beaches and recreational areas, providing safe pedestrian and cycling access between key destinations along the Port Macquarie coastline.
The Pacific at Catarina Beachfront Estate
The first release at Catarina Beachfront Estate, The Pacific features a boutique collection of luxury apartments and exclusive penthouses. Designed by ELK Architecture, the project is part of a larger masterplan for Catarina Estate which will include a future retail precinct with cafes, shops, and hospitality venues, as well as conference facilities, a function centre, a pub and a gym.
Lake Cathie Public School upgrade
Upgrade delivering 17 flexible learning spaces (including 2 support unit classrooms), a new hall, new bus bay, refurbished library and special programs unit, and landscaping. Works completed December 2021 to enhance capacity and learning environments for the growing Lake Cathie community.
Whitewater Terrace Development, Lake Cathie
A five-building mixed-use development including 95 apartments with tourist accommodation, about 1240sq m of commercial space, indoor recreation facilities, and parking for 176 vehicles.
Glen Eden Estate
A 68-lot residential estate in Lake Cathie offering a mix of coastal and rural living, with lots ranging in size from 465m2 to 2,972m2. The estate is fully sold out and registered, with new home builds largely complete. Located minutes from the local shopping centre, Lake Cathie Public School, Lake Cathie Beach, and walking trails, and around a 20 minute drive to Port Macquarie.
Rainbow Beach Estate
A 704-lot masterplanned residential estate located between Lake Cathie and Bonny Hills on the NSW Mid North Coast, developed by St Vincent's Foundation with King & Campbell as principal consultant. The estate offers house and land packages across staged releases, with Stage 6C currently selling. Community amenities include a future village shopping centre, walkways, cycleways, lakeside parklands, regenerated bushland corridors, playing fields, and a preschool and primary school adjoining the estate. The town centre is planned to service over 10,000 residents on completion.
Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve Master Plan
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has adopted a revised Master Plan for the Lake Cathie Foreshore Reserve, updating the original 2018 plan. The plan sets out a staged vision for the foreshore including a continuous coastal walkway, safer and more accessible paths and crossings, formalised parking to protect tree roots, new picnic shelters, shade trees, seating and lighting, coastal protection upgrades including sea wall staging, and improvements across Aqua Reserve, Bundella Ave, and Jonathan Dickson Reserve. Early works including the Lake Cathie Skate Space and accessible amenities were delivered under the 2018 plan.The updated plan was formally adopted at the 11 December 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting following public exhibition and community engagement.
513 residents of North Haven (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 540. Unemployment sits at 5.0%, with participation at 37.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,352, about 85% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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North Haven maintains an evenly balanced employment profile across blue- and white-collar roles, with a solid footprint in essential services and a local jobless rate of 5.0%, according to AreaSearch statistical area estimates. As of March 2026513 residents are employed. The unemployment rate sits 0.9% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while local labour participation is markedly lower at 37.5% versus 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census records indicate that 10.0% of workers performed their duties from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions should be noted. Local resident employment is heavily concentrated across health care & social assistance, construction, as well as accommodation & food.
In particular, accommodation & food demonstrates notable concentration, holding an employment share 1.7 times that of the broader region. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.8% of local employment, well behind the 5.3% regional level. Comparing Census working populations against resident counts suggests relatively few jobs are based directly within the immediate locality. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS figures indicates that over the 12 months leading to March 2026, North Haven experienced a 7.2% reduction in its labour force alongside a 7.7% contraction in employment, raising the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW saw employment dip by 0.9%, the labour force fall by 0.4%, and joblessness rise by 0.5 percentage points. Looking forward, Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 employment forecasts provide context on potential local trajectories. Nationally, employment is projected to expand 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Weighting these sectoral projections against North Haven's specific workforce suggests local employment would rise 6.5% across five years and 13.7% over ten years (an illustrative extrapolation that excludes localised demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in North Haven (NSW) is $832 a week (about $43,000 a year), with median personal income at $519 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $37,147 a year against an average of $46,217. 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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Taxation statistics from the ATO for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, show North Haven recording lower personal earnings than the national standard. Median income among local taxpayers was $37,147 while average earnings were $46,217, compared to $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $40,981 (median) and $50,987 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal income levels for North Haven all fell between the lowest national percentile and the 4th percentile.
Some 38.8% of the community (616 individuals) earn between $400 - 799 weekly, contrasting with Regional NSW where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 29.9%. With 48.4% of residents earning under $800 weekly, significant cost-of-living constraints exist, leaving only 83.1% of income uncommitted to housing (placing the area in the 3rd percentile nationally for affordability).
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Haven (NSW) had 749 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 7% apartments. 13% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 56% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,495 a month. Rent absorbs 37.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 41.5%. 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 latest Census, residential stock in North Haven consisted of 61.2% houses and 38.8% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached, and alternative dwelling types), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings throughout Regional NSW. Outright home ownership in the locality reached 56.1%, substantially higher than regional norms, with remaining properties being rented (30.6%) or mortgaged (13.3%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,495, well below the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while weekly rent averaged $310 compared to $330 regionally. Across Australia, typical monthly mortgage costs stand at $1,863 and weekly rents at $375, both significantly above North Haven's levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Haven (NSW) counted 749 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 38% couples without children. 39% 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 57.7% of households in the area, made up of couples without children (37.7%), couples with children (11.6%), and single parent families (8.7%). Non-family households represent the other 42.3%, predominantly consisting of lone person households (39.3%) alongside group households (2.3%). The median household size is 1.9 people, below the Regional NSW benchmark of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.3% of adults in North Haven (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 9.6% with a bachelor degree and 0.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 79% of areas nationally. A further 36.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 232 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,001 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 locality shows lower tertiary participation, with university qualification holders accounting for 11.3% of residents compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. Higher education credentials include bachelor degrees (9.6%), graduate diplomas (1.1%), and postgraduate qualifications (0.6%). Technical qualifications are substantially more widespread, with 43.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into certificates (36.0%) and advanced diplomas (7.3%). Around 19.0% of the local population is enrolled in formal education. Primary school students make up 7.4% of the community, 5.2% attend secondary institutions, and 2.5% are engaged in higher or tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Haven (NSW) reaches 22 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 200 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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North Haven contains 22 operational public transport stops across its bus network, covered by 24 discrete routes that deliver a combined 197 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is strong, with typical proximity to a stop averaging 180 meters. Private vehicles serve as the main commuting option for 91% of workers, while 6% walk to work. Vehicle ownership sits at 1.1 per dwelling, under regional levels, while 10.0% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census under pandemic-period settings. Scheduled public transit services run at an average of 28 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 8 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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50.2% of residents in North Haven (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 9.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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 assessment of chronic health rates and mortality metrics indicates noteworthy health pressures in North Haven across both older and younger demographics, alongside exceptionally low private health insurance coverage of approximately 45% (~719 people). This compares unfavourably to the Regional NSW level of 51.9% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Arthritis (15.1%) and mental health conditions (9.0%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions among residents, with 50.2% reporting no chronic illnesses compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of ongoing conditions. Additionally, 45.0% of the population is aged 65 and over (714 people), well above the 23.3% proportion across Regional NSW, presenting distinct aged care and healthcare requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
North Haven (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 89.6% of residents, with 1.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.7%) and Australian (33.7%). 3.7% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures for North Haven sit below broader Australian figures, with 90.3% of the community holding Australian citizenship, 89.6% born in Australia, and 98.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, adhered to by 59.9% of residents compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. English ancestry is the most common background at 35.7% (compared to 30.5% across Regional NSW), followed by Australian ancestry at 33.7% and Scottish at 9.9%. Other recorded ancestries include Australian Aboriginal at 3.7% (against 4.6% regionally), Welsh at 0.6% (versus 0.5%), and French at 0.5% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Haven (NSW) is 61, older than 99% of areas nationally. 13.2% 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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The demographic profile of North Haven strongly reflects a lifestyle and retirement community. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates that 45.0% of the population belongs to senior cohorts (65+), compared with 23.3% in Regional NSW, whereas younger residents (0 - 24) represent 17.2% compared to 29.3% regionally. The median age remains steady at 61 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census figure and well above the Regional NSW median of 43 and national median of 38 at that same Census. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 45 - 64 has contracted from 29.2% to 26.2%.
Looking to 2041, retirees and seniors are projected to drive local growth, increasing by 164 residents (23%) to 879, while the 25 - 44 cohort is projected to expand at the fastest relative pace, climbing 25% to 239.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Haven (NSW)
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
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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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 3 months ago all 1 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 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 — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,619 at the 2021 Census → 1,588 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 (SAL13002). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.