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The median house price in North Wahroonga is $2.72m, with units at $2.10m. House values have moved 1.7% a year compounded over five years.
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North Wahroonga has an estimated 2,069 residents, down from 2,100 at the 2021 Census — a change of 31 people, or 1.5%. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 532 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of North Wahroonga has an estimated community of around 2,069 people, synthesised through broader ABS updates and newly confirmed addresses by AreaSearch since the Census. When measured against the 2,100 people counted in the 2021 Census, this represents a reduction of 31 people (1.5%). The figure draws upon AreaSearch's evaluation of the June 2025 ABS ERP release, which placed the resident count at 2,059, alongside 1 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. Inhabitants enjoy ample open space and room for future expansion, evidenced by a modest density of 531 persons per square kilometer.
Inward overseas migration served as essentially the exclusive contributor to demographic expansion over recent times. Projections for the suburb of North Wahroonga incorporate ABS/Geoscience Australia models for each SA2 area issued in 2024 using 2022 as their base, with any gaps filled by NSW State Government SA2 releases published in 2022 taking 2021 as the starting point. These aggregated models also supply age-specific growth trajectories across all locations between 2032 and 2041. Over the 16 years running to 2041, SA2-level figures anticipate a gain of 115 persons (a 5.1% total expansion), positioning local population growth just beneath the nationwide median for statistical areas.
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Local planning authorities have granted no residential development approvals across North Wahroonga throughout the preceding five years. Such an absence of building activity points to a fully developed locality offering few opportunities for new housing construction, a constraint that restricts transaction volumes while bolstering existing dwelling values through tight supply. Dwelling construction within North Wahroonga trails Greater Sydney by a wide margin. A constrained supply of new builds tends to heighten buyer competition and elevate values across the standing residential stock. Furthermore, construction activity remains below the nationwide standard, highlighting the neighbourhood's established profile and potential urban planning constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around North Wahroonga
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 64 current infrastructure and development projects close to North Wahroonga, worth an estimated $47.7 billion. 13 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Capital investments and urban planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community development. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 major infrastructure developments that will influence the locality, including key undertakings like The Residences at Wahroonga Estate, Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands, Sydney Adventist Hospital Redevelopment, and Hammondcare Hospital And Seniors Housing Development.
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Hornsby Park - from quarry to parklands
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional parkland. The project is being delivered in stages, with the Crusher Plant Precinct, Southern Lookout, and Heritage Steps opening in March 2026. Current works focus on the Old Mans Valley Field of Play, featuring a multi-purpose sporting field, bike pump and jump tracks, and new community facilities to support the growing population near the Hornsby Town Centre.
Hornsby Park
Transformation of the 60-hectare former Hornsby Quarry site into a major regional bush parkland in Sydney's upper north shore. The first stage opened to the public in late March 2026, comprising the Crusher Plant Precinct (lawns, picnic shelters, electric BBQs, accessible toilets, free parking), the Southern Lookout providing fully accessible sweeping views into the volcanic quarry void, and the upgraded Heritage Steps linking the Hornsby Aquatic and Leisure Centre down into the precinct. Construction continues in stages, with future works including the Quarry Loop walking and cycling track, additional scenic lookouts, a bike jump and pump track, and the Old Mans Valley field of play.Longer term masterplan elements feature a freshwater quarry lake, wetlands cascade, lakeside amenities and an accessible lift to the quarry base. The masterplan was designed by Clouston Associates with Hornsby Shire Council. Stage 1 has been supported by the NSW Government through the Stronger Communities Fund.
Linea Apartments (94-98 George Street)
DA-approved mixed-use project within Hornsby town centre: demolition of existing structures and construction of a 13-14 storey building comprising approx. 76 residential units above three levels of commercial floorspace, with recent Section 4.55 modifications lodged in 2025.
Braeside Street Road Upgrade
Ku-ring-gai Council is preparing the first stage of upgrades to Braeside Street in Wahroonga (between Eastern Road and Westbrook Avenue). Works include new drainage infrastructure, kerb and gutter construction, pavement rehabilitation and targeted tree management with replanting. The first construction phase is scheduled for early 2026, subject to environmental approvals and Council tendering.
M1 Pacific Motorway Northbound Capacity (Wahroonga To Mount Colah)
Addressing extreme congestion on M1 Pacific Motorway between North Connex portal and Mt Colah to improve traffic flow for over 90,000 daily vehicle movements.
Eastwood Gardens (Waitara)
Eastwood Gardens (Waitara) is a proposed three-tower residential apartment project opposite Waitara Station, originally promoted by Toplace with around 300 dwellings, retail space and a landscaped podium over basement parking.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} As at late 2025, the existing low-rise apartments at 5 Park Avenue and 19-21 Waitara Avenue remain in place and continue to be sold and leased under their established building profiles, indicating that demolition and construction for the Eastwood Gardens scheme have not commenced.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} The site forms part of a broader high-density residential precinct around Mark Taylor Oval that has been planned for multi-unit housing in Hornsby Shire.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} On this basis the project is best treated as a major apartment development within the Residential Development category and the Apartment Developments sub-category.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Toplace Pty Ltd entered voluntary administration in 2023 and remains under external control, so any future delivery of the Eastwood Gardens concept is uncertain and likely dependent on a new proponent or restructuring outcome.:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan and TOD Rezoning
Council's adopted Hornsby Town Centre Masterplan has been implemented through the NSW Government's Hornsby Transport Oriented Development rezoning, which came into effect on 27 November 2024. The rezoning provides capacity for over 6,000 new homes, about 2,900 jobs, affordable housing contributions, new and upgraded open space, a new library, community centre, cultural and creative facilities, better walking and cycling links, and provisions for a new bus interchange. Development applications can now be lodged and assessed under the new planning controls.
The Gilroy
42 luxury apartments with 3 or 4 bedrooms, featuring oversized balconies, personal yoga studios, home cinemas, and wine tasting rooms, designed with house-like proportions in Turramurra.
978 residents of North Wahroonga are employed, from a labour force of 1,032. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 60.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.5% 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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According to statistical area aggregations from AreaSearch, North Wahroonga features a highly qualified labour pool with solid white-collar services representation, experiencing a 1.1% gain in annual employment alongside a 5.2% unemployment rate. By March 2026, working residents numbered 978, with local unemployment sitting 1.1% higher than the 4.1% seen across Greater Sydney, and labour market participation trailing noticeably (60.5% versus 68.9% regionally). Census records showed 61.7% of employed locals carried out their duties from home, an outcome that may partly reflect temporary Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are primarily concentrated within professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance industries.
Specialisation in professional & technical disciplines is notable, capturing a workforce share 1.6 times that of the surrounding region. Conversely, construction employment remains limited, engaging 4.9% of North Wahroonga workers compared to 8.6% across Greater Sydney. Comparing the resident employee base to local job counts indicates that a substantial segment of the working populace travels to other employment centres. AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS and SALM statistical aggregations show that in the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.1% and the labour force grew by 1.0%, lowering unemployment by 0.1 percentage points, whereas Greater Sydney recorded 1.9% employment growth, 1.9% labour pool expansion, and a modest unemployment reduction. Across the wider nation, Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 anticipate nationwide employment increases of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though industry variations remain pronounced. When weighted against North Wahroonga's industry composition for illustrative purposes without factoring in local demographic shifts, these forecasts indicate potential local workforce expansion of 7.5% over five years and 14.9% over ten years.
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Median household income in North Wahroonga is $3,189 a week (about $166,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,039 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,880 a year against an average of $107,630. The average runs 80% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated postcode records from the ATO for financial year 2023 place North Wahroonga's median taxpayer earnings at $59,880 and average compensation at $107,630, outperforming Greater Sydney's corresponding benchmarks of $60,817 and $83,003 to sit within the nation's leading percentile. Adjusting for a 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of roughly $66,060 (median) and $118,737 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household earnings in the 98th percentile with a weekly median of $3,189. Higher-income earners form a substantial cohort, with 42.0% (868 individuals) taking in $4000+ weekly and 52.2% surpassing $3,000, in contrast to the wider metropolis where 30.9% earn between $1,500 - 2,999.
Housing costs absorb 14.6% of income, while disposable earnings occupy the 97th percentile and the SEIFA income metric attains the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
North Wahroonga had 667 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 2% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 6% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $950 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,884 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 29.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential stock across North Wahroonga at the most recent Census was overwhelmingly composed of separate houses at 93.4%, leaving 6.6% for alternative configurations like semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings, diverging markedly from the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 48.3%, well above the Sydney metro rate, while 45.4% of properties carried a mortgage and 6.2% were tenant-occupied. Housing costs remain elevated, with the typical monthly mortgage payment of $3,884 and weekly rent of $950 exceeding both the Sydney metro figures ($2,427 and $470) and broader Australian standards ($1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent).
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
North Wahroonga counted 667 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 53% are couples with children, more than in 96% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 11% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 88.9% of all residential arrangements, with couples with children accounting for 53.2%, childless couples representing 26.1%, and single parent families comprising 8.4%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 11.1%, consisting of 10.6% lone person households and 0.4% group households. The average household accommodates 3.1 people, exceeding the 2.7 benchmark across Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
52.2% of adults in North Wahroonga hold a university qualification, including 32.5% with a bachelor degree and 17.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 96% of areas nationally. A further 8.7% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment levels are exceptionally strong, with 52.2% of residents aged 15+ holding tertiary degrees, substantially exceeding NSW (32.2%) and Australia (30.4%). Bachelor degrees account for the largest proportion at 32.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 17.2% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Non-university post-secondary pathways represent 19.3% of credentials among those aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (8.7%). A substantial 32.9% of the local population is engaged in formal education. Primary school attendees comprise 11.1% of the community, 10.1% attend secondary institutions, and 7.1% are undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in North Wahroonga reaches 10 stops on 5 routes, timetabled for about 100 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport connectivity in the suburb of North Wahroonga is supported by 10 active transport stops accommodating bus services across 5 individual routes, delivering a collective 100 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is strong, placing locals a typical 154 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward by private vehicle, with driving representing 87% of journeys and rail comprising 7%. Dwelling vehicle density averages 1.8, above regional benchmarks. Additionally, 61.7% of residents performed their jobs from home at the 2021 Census, subject to possible COVID-19 influences. Transit services run at an average rate of 14 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.
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73.9% of residents in North Wahroonga report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 96% of areas nationally. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.4 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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Evaluations of chronic conditions and mortality rates indicate exceptionally positive health outcomes across North Wahroonga, marked by minimal incidence of common ailments across all age demographics. Moreover, private medical insurance coverage is remarkably widespread, protecting approximately 69% of all residents (1,434 people), well above the 59.9% seen throughout Greater Sydney and the nationwide rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently recorded conditions, affecting 6.5 and 5.7% of the populace respectively, while 73.9% of inhabitants reported no medical ailments, in line with the 74.6% benchmark for Greater Sydney.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 22.6% of the population (467 people), exceeding the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with senior community members demonstrating solid health metrics that track national percentiles.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
40.8% of North Wahroonga residents were born overseas and 28.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 79% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.2%) and Australian (17.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The cultural background of North Wahroonga is diverse, with 40.8% of inhabitants born abroad and 28.2% using a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, encompassing 52.7% of residents. Additionally, the Jewish community is noticeably over-indexed at 0.9% of the local population compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. Looking at parental birthplaces, English ancestry ranks highest in North Wahroonga at 23.2%, followed by Australian at 17.9% and Chinese at 12.9%. Other cultural origins also show higher concentrations than regional norms, including South Australian at 2.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Korean at 1.9% (versus 1.1%), and French at 0.8% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of North Wahroonga is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 19.1% 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 North Wahroonga leans older than Greater Sydney. Estimates updated to August 2026 indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 22.6% of the population compared to 15.5% regionally, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) comprise 14.9% versus 31.4% across Greater Sydney. The median age stands at an estimated 45 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure while remaining 8 years older than Greater Sydney's 37 and higher than the national median of 38 at that Census. Since the Census, the young to middle aged adults bracket has decreased from 16.7% to an estimated 14.9%.
Forecasts to 2041 anticipate the largest numeric expansion among retiree and elderly cohorts, increasing by 173 (37%) to 641, whereas numbers for children and young adults along with young to middle aged adults are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for North Wahroonga
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,100 at the 2021 Census → 2,069 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 (SAL13025). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.