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The median house price in Oatlands (NSW) is $2.50m, with units at $1.21m. House values have moved 4.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Oatlands (NSW) has an estimated 7,026 residents, up from 5,833 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,193 people, or 20.5%. Growth has averaged 3.1% a year over five years, faster than 90% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 82.0% of that increase. That puts 2,856 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 Oatlands (NSW) has an estimated population of roughly 7,026, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS updates and post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 1,193 people (20.5%) relative to the 5,833 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this figure by examining the ABS's recent June 2025 ERP release, showing 7,009 residents, combined with 39 validated new addresses logged after the Census date. With a density of 2,856 persons per square kilometer, the locality ranks in the upper quartile across nationally assessed locations by AreaSearch.
Oatlands's 20.5% growth rate surpassed both NSW (7.3%) and Greater Sydney following the 2021 census, establishing it as a regional growth leader. The expansion was largely fueled by overseas migration, which generated around 82.0% of total recent population additions. Projections for the suburb of Oatlands (NSW) utilise 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 figures (base year 2022) or, where missing, 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts (base year 2021), extending age-bracket trajectories through 2032 to 2041. Demographic modeling positions the locality in the top quartile of AreaSearch statistical districts, forecasting an expansion of 1,757 persons to 2041 under aggregated SA2-level data, which corresponds to an overall 16-year increase of 24.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
241 new dwellings have been approved in Oatlands (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 48 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 97 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 267, 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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Building approval metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate Oatlands averages approximately 48 residential approvals annually, totaling an estimated 241 approved dwellings across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) alongside 267 during FY-25 to date. Between FY-21 and FY-25, the locality absorbed 2 new residents per built dwelling annually, demonstrating robust housing demand. New residential builds average an estimated construction cost of $1,087,000, highlighting builder emphasis on high-end, premium housing. Additionally, commercial building approvals registered $2.7 million during this financial year, underscoring the area's predominantly residential character. Recent residential building activity consists of 20.0% standalone houses and 80.0% attached dwellings.
This transition toward higher-density stock offers accessible options for entry-level buyers, downsizers, and investors. It marks a clear structural divergence from the existing dwelling stock (currently 61.0% standalone houses), responding to land availability constraints and changing consumer preferences. Recording roughly 37 people per dwelling approval, the neighborhood displays key hallmarks of an expanding urban center. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, local residential numbers are projected to rise by 1,740 residents through to 2041. At current building rates, future housing supply appears well-positioned to satisfy accommodation needs, fostering favorable market conditions for purchasers and potentially enabling growth ahead of baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Oatlands (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Oatlands (NSW), worth an estimated $2 million. A further 120 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $96.4 billion. 34 are already under construction and 55 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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Community development and regional trajectory are heavily guided by civic infrastructure investments and planning schemes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant local initiatives poised to influence the district, highlighted by the Telopea Renewal Project, Riverside Theatres Redevelopment, Bettington Rd, Oatlands, and the Walter Brown Park Playground Upgrade.
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Carlingford West Public School and Cumberland High School Upgrade
A major 230 million dollar redevelopment delivering 56 new permanent classrooms at Carlingford West Public School and 77 new or upgraded classrooms at Cumberland High School. The project replaces over 130 demountables with modern facilities including new libraries, multipurpose halls, canteens, and specialist workshops. As of April 2026, many new buildings are complete and occupied, with remaining landscaping and internal refurbishments on track for total project finalization in mid-2026.
Walter Brown Park Playground Upgrade
Council-led upgrade of playground facilities at Walter Brown Park in Oatlands, providing improved recreational amenities for local families and children.
Bettington Rd, Oatlands
Mirvac proposes a seniors living project at Oatlands Golf Club, offering 141 independent living units and 14 townhouses on a 1.6ha site. The development focuses on lowering building heights, increasing separation, and communal open space.
Powerhouse Parramatta
Powerhouse Parramatta is a major NSW Government cultural infrastructure project on the Parramatta River foreshore. The new museum will deliver about 18,000 sqm of exhibition and public space across seven large presentation spaces, the Lang Walker Family Academy, rooftop public areas, productive gardens and an observatory for astronomy education. Construction is being managed by Lendlease and reached 95 percent complete in February 2026, with fitout and public domain works progressing ahead of opening in late 2026.
The Carling by Meriton
A major mixed-use precinct featuring seven luxury residential towers reaching up to 29 storeys, providing 629 apartments. The development includes a retail plaza with a national supermarket, cafes, and restaurants, as well as an onsite childcare centre. A significant feature is the $20 million, three-storey Carlingford Community Centre and Library (3,000 sqm) delivered in partnership with the City of Parramatta. Residents have access to a 4,700 sqm Central Park and resort-style facilities including a pool, spa, sauna, gym, and rooftop BBQ areas.
5-7 Burbang Crescent Rydalmere Apartments
4-storey residential apartment building with 8 residences, communal green area, and 8 car spaces. Low-rise development in established residential area.
New Social Housing - Sophie Street
21-unit social housing building approved by the Sydney Central City Planning Panel in Nov 2022 and part of the broader Telopea renewal. The scheme provides 7 x 1-bed and 14 x 2-bed apartments over basement parking, with communal open space and landscaping. Works have been flagged to support decanting and renewal across the precinct, alongside a sister project at 20-22A Evans Road.
Cosmopolitan by Deicorp Parramatta
A vibrant new residential precinct featuring 604 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two 45-level towers, situated above a retail village hub and laneways. Located parkside in Parramatta's CBD with direct access to the new Parramatta Light Rail.
4,013 residents of Oatlands (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 4,111. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 70.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 5,480, about 78% 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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Workforce figures aggregated by AreaSearch indicate Oatlands features a highly qualified labor pool, notable professional services employment, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.4%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 7.0%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 4,013, with local joblessness sitting 1.7% under the Greater Sydney mark of 4.1% and participation aligning closely with the regional rate of 68.9%. Census records also showed 49.0% of workers operating from home, though pandemic-related lockdown measures influenced those figures. The primary industry sectors employing local workers are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and construction.
Construction participation is particularly prominent, reaching 1.3 times the regional standard. Conversely, finance & insurance represents just 5.4% of workers compared to 7.3% regionally. A comparison between Census working-age counts and resident numbers highlights that local job opportunities within the residential suburb remain relatively limited. Over the past 12-month period, AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM metrics demonstrates a 7.0% increase in employed residents and a 6.9% rise in the labor force, reducing local unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. Regionally across Greater Sydney, employment advanced by 1.9%, the labor pool expanded by 1.9%, and joblessness declined slightly. Looking ahead, national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia from Mar-26 suggest employment will climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Mapping these sectoral projections onto the local employment distribution suggests Oatlands could see employment gains of 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (calculated via weighted extrapolation without factoring local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Oatlands (NSW) is $2,292 a week (about $119,000 a year), with median personal income at $848 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,173 a year against an average of $75,866. 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 records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch show Oatlands with a median taxpayer income of $55,173 and an average of $75,866, compared against Greater Sydney benchmarks of $60,817 (median) and $83,003 (average). Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach roughly $60,867 for median earnings and $83,695 on average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned local household income in the 83rd percentile ($2,292 weekly). Income distribution shows 29.4% of residents (2,065 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, matching the regional proportion of 30.9%, while 36.6% receive over $3,000 weekly.
Housing costs account for 16.2% of income, maintaining disposable earnings at the 81st percentile and placing the area in the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Oatlands (NSW) had 1,853 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 61% detached houses and 5% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $530 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,817 a month, a total housing cost higher than 87% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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During the latest Census, the housing stock in Oatlands consisted of 60.9% houses and 39.1% other dwellings, which included semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwelling types, whereas the Sydney metro contained 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Oatlands stood at 37.9%, a figure that exceeded the Sydney metro rate, with 35.6% of dwellings being mortgaged and 26.4% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Oatlands was $2,817, which was notably higher than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent was $530 compared to Sydney metro's $470.
On a national scale, mortgage repayments in Oatlands were significantly greater than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs were substantially above the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Oatlands (NSW) counted 1,853 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,232 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 89% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 81.4% of local households, consisting of 45.3% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 12.4% one-parent households. Non-family dwellings make up 18.6%, including 16.8% single-person homes and 1.7% group accommodations. Average household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Sydney benchmark of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
41.3% of adults in Oatlands (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 28.4% with a bachelor degree and 10.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 14.7% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 455 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,026 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 credentials in Oatlands run substantially above wider averages, with 41.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, compared to 32.2% across NSW and 30.4% across Australia. Within higher education, Bachelor degrees constitute 28.4%, postgraduate degrees comprise 10.4%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.5%. Additionally, vocational and technical qualifications are held by 25.3% of residents aged 15+, consisting of certificates (14.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.6%). Current participation in formal study is strong, encompassing 31.5% of the local population. By education stage, 10.3% attend primary school, 9.0% are in secondary education, and 6.8% are undertaking tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Oatlands (NSW) reaches 25 stops on 20 routes, timetabled for about 2,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.6 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 transit infrastructure in Oatlands includes 25 active stops supporting a network of buses across 20 distinct routes, which generate 2,419 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is strong, with typical walking distances to stops averaging 181 meters. As an outward-commuting residential area, motor vehicles remain the primary transport mode (88%), and vehicle ownership stands at 1.6 per dwelling. Census data from 2021 showed 49.0% of workers working from home, reflecting conditions during COVID-19. Across all transit routes, services operate at an average rate of 345 trips per day, delivering approximately 96 weekly services per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.1% of residents in Oatlands (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 7.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 56.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate favorable wellness outcomes across Oatlands, characterized by low mortality and minimal chronic illness prevalence, particularly among younger demographics. Private health insurance coverage is notably strong, held by approximately 57% of all residents (~3,997 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. Arthritis (6.2%) and asthma (5.5%) rank as the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, while 75.1% of residents reported having no medical ailments whatsoever, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. Chronic condition rates among working-age individuals remain low. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 19.5% of the community (1,370 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney level of 15.5%, with local senior health measures tracking above average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
39.8% of Oatlands (NSW) residents were born overseas and 46.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (15.6%) and Chinese (14.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Oatlands, where 39.8% of inhabitants were born overseas and 46.2% speak a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, observed by 64.3% of the community compared to 49.2% regionally across Greater Sydney. Regarding reported parental ancestry, the leading backgrounds in Oatlands are Australian (15.6%), Chinese (14.6%, well above the 8.4% regional average), and English (13.6%, below the 19.0% regional figure). Notable concentrations also emerge among other ancestries, including Lebanese at 13.6% (versus 2.6% regionally), Korean at 4.9% (versus 1.1%), and Serbian at 0.4% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Oatlands (NSW) is 42. 24.2% 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 age distribution in the suburb of Oatlands (NSW) aligns closely with Greater Sydney, with a maximum divergence of 9.7 percentage points across the broad age cohorts. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 42—holding steady from the 2021 Census and sitting 5 years above the 37 recorded across Greater Sydney at that Census. Between the Census and current estimates, the 45 - 64 demographic shifted from 28.4% to an estimated 27.2%. Looking forward to 2041, seniors aged 65+ are projected to drive local growth, increasing by 781 residents (57%) to reach a total of 2,151.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Oatlands (NSW)
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 39 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,833 at the 2021 Census → 7,026 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 (SAL13074). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.