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The median house price in Ourimbah is $1.18m, with units at $685k. House values have moved 3.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Ourimbah has an estimated 4,006 residents. Density is about 46 people per 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census the suburb of Ourimbah's population is estimated at around 4,006 as of May 2026. This reflects a decrease of 13 people (0.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,019 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,006, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This level of population equates to a density ratio of 46 persons per square kilometer, a level providing ample space per person. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 56.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking at population projections moving forward, Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with the area's population expected to shrink by 129 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 85 and over age group, which is projected to grow by 64 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
24 new dwellings have been approved in Ourimbah over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Ourimbah has averaged around 4 new dwelling approvals per year, totalling an estimated 24 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. As the area has experienced population decline, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new homes are being built at an average value of $479,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Also, $20.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity.
Compared to Greater Sydney, Ourimbah has significantly less development activity (72.0% below regional average per person). This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. This is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. Recent construction comprises 60.0% detached dwellings and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living. This shows a considerable change from the current housing mix (currently 77.0% houses), reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The estimated count of 728 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Ourimbah should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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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 Ourimbah, worth an estimated $50 million. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.67 billion. 9 are already under construction and 10 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total 17 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Central Coast Local Roads Package, Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, Narara Ecovillage, and The Outlook Narara, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Central Coast Local Roads Package
A comprehensive package of local road improvements across the Central Coast, including resurfacing, intersection upgrades, new traffic signals, pedestrian facilities, cycling infrastructure, 45 road pavement upgrades, and one road and drainage upgrade, funded by federal and state governments over multiple years.
Narara Valley Estate
Small residential subdivision on Deane Street in Narara providing new house and land lots within walking distance of Narara Valley High School and Narara railway station. Civil works and home construction are progressing with multiple builders marketing packages to first home buyers and local upgraders.
Wyoming Telecommunications Mobile Base Station
Development Application DA/1244/2025 lodged with Central Coast Council by Amplitel Pty Ltd for the construction of a new telecommunications facility and mobile base station at 172 Glennie Street, Wyoming. The proposal involves the installation of a new pole and associated antenna infrastructure to improve mobile coverage and network capacity for the surrounding community.
Wyoming Shopping Village Upgrade
The Wyoming Shopping Village Upgrade involves the extension and refurbishment of the existing neighborhood shopping center. The project is anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket and focuses on enhancing the tenancy mix with health, beauty, food, and beverage services. As of early 2026, the center's official website indicates it is under upgrading, and GWPC continues to manage the extension works and refurbishment of the existing specialty shops.
Narara District Master Plan
Development and delivery of master plans for the Narara District including Lisarow, Wyoming, and Niagara Park to support housing, community infrastructure, and urban development within the Central Coast Council local government area.
Narara Ecovillage
Narara Ecovillage is a 64-hectare community title eco-housing development on the former Gosford horticultural research station. The sustainable community features a solar microgrid and battery, and is planned for ~150 low impact homes with shared facilities, food growing spaces, and integrated energy/water infrastructure. Stage 1 is complete. Stage 2 civil works finished in late 2023, with homes now under construction. A planning proposal is progressing to support a future Stage 3 with more diverse housing.
Narara Community Centre
Narara Community Centre is an existing council-owned community facility at 2-12 Pandala Road, Narara, operated for community service programs and local activities. Current public sources confirm the centre remains in use, with hall bookings and Community SOS activities, and that recent site investment includes Ausgrid's 30.36 kW rooftop solar array linked to the Narara community battery rollout. No current public development application, approved construction program, tender or funded council capital works item for a centre and library redevelopment was found, so the record should be treated as an early planning or concept opportunity rather than a committed construction project.
Gosford Bypass
The NSW State Government is investing $40 million towards continued planning and design of the bypass of Gosford along the Pacific Highway and Manns Road corridor. The Gosford Bypass project consists of a program of work that is intended to be developed and delivered in stages over time to support improved transport outcomes along the corridor.
2,337 residents of Ourimbah are employed, from a labour force of 2,394. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 71.8%. 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 3,503, about 87% 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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Ourimbah possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.4%, and 3.1% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 2,337 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.7% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (71.8% compared to Greater Sydney's 69.1%). Based on Census responses, a high 30.2% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical employs just 6.1% of local workers, below Greater Sydney's 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 3.1% alongside labour force increasing by 3.3%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Sydney, where employment rose by 1.9%, the labour force grew by 1.9%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Ourimbah. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Ourimbah's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Ourimbah is $1,940 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $840 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,347 a year against an average of $67,121. 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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The suburb of Ourimbah's income level is approximately average nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The suburb of Ourimbah's median income among taxpayers is $51,347 and the average income stands at $67,121, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $56,646 (median) and $74,048 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Ourimbah cluster around the 59th percentile nationally.
Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 36.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,458 residents), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 30.9% in the same category. After housing, 84.9% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Ourimbah had 1,425 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 1% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 20.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Ourimbah, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 76.6% houses and 23.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Ourimbah was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 32.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (44.1%) or rented (23.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Sydney metro average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470.
Nationally, Ourimbah's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Ourimbah counted 1,425 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 20% 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 households dominate at 77.0% of all households, comprising 35.8% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.0%, with lone person households at 20.2% and group households comprising 3.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people matches the Greater Sydney average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.9% of adults in Ourimbah hold a university qualification, including 17.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 354 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,027 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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The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (23.9%) substantially below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 17.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (28.9%). Educational participation is notably high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.5% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Ourimbah reaches 55 stops on 28 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 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 analysis reveals 55 active transport stops operating within Ourimbah comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 28 individual routes, collectively providing 1,593 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 242 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.7 per dwelling, above the regional average. A high 30.2% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 227 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
65.7% of residents in Ourimbah report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Ourimbah faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover just leading that of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~2,142 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney. The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.2 and 10.0% of residents, respectively, while 65.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 16.7% of residents aged 65 and over (669 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. , with national rankings even higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Ourimbah is largely Australian-born, at 83.2% of residents, with 8.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (28.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Ourimbah was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 83.2% of its population born in Australia, 90.7% being citizens, and 92.0% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Ourimbah was found to be Christianity, which makes up 50.4% of people in Ourimbah. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Ourimbah are English, comprising 32.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian, comprising 28.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish, comprising 8.8% of the population.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Russian is notably overrepresented at 0.5% of Ourimbah (vs 0.4% regionally), New Zealand at 1.0% (vs 0.5%) and French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Ourimbah is 39. 25.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The 39-year median age in Ourimbah is somewhat higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 similarly very close to the 38-year national average. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 55 - 64 cohort is notably over-represented (13.4% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (11.9%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 8.6% to 9.7% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.3% to 13.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Ourimbah. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 77% (61 people), reaching 142 from 80.
Demographic aging continues as residents 65 and older represent 71% of anticipated growth. On the other hand, the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Ourimbah
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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this 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 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month 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 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 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,019 at the 2021 Census → 4,006 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 May 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 (SAL13114). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.