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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Page has an estimated 3,002 residents, down from 3,054 at the 2021 Census — a change of 52 people, or 1.7%. The population has thinned by an average 0.7% a year over five years, slower than 97% of areas nationally. That puts 2,274 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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Analysis of population updates from the ABS for the wider region, alongside new address validations from AreaSearch since the Census, indicates that the population of Page is approximately 3,002 as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 52 people (1.7%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,054 people. The change is calculated from a resident population of 2,991, which was estimated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025 plus an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level yields a density of 2,274 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average national density evaluated by AreaSearch.
Recent population increases were almost entirely driven by net overseas migration. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, and for any years after 2032, age cohort growth projections from the ACT Government's SA2 projections (2022 base year) are applied. Anticipated population growth is slightly below the national median for statistical areas, with a projected increase of 164 residents by 2041 across aggregated SA2 estimates, which represents a 5.1% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
54 new dwellings have been approved in Page over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 3.6 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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AreaSearch evaluations of building approvals from the ABS, distributed from statistical areas, show that Page averages approximately 10 new home approvals each year. A total of 54 homes were approved over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 2 approved so far in FY-26. Because the local population has been declining, this new supply has likely matched demand to give purchasers sufficient options. Newly built properties average a value of $353,000, which points to developers targeting the high-end segment with premium housing. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $2.8 million this financial year, showing a minor emphasis on commercial projects.
Compared to the broader Australian Capital Territory, the rate of new dwelling approvals per capita in Page is approximately two-thirds, placing it in the 64th percentile of all national areas assessed, despite a recent lift in building activity. This rate of construction remains below the national average, reflecting a mature suburb and possible planning constraints. Recent approvals comprise 50.0% standalone houses and 50.0% apartments or townhouses. This emphasis on medium and high density housing provides cheaper options for first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers. This marks a substantial shift from the current residential mix (which stands at 70.0% houses), driven by a scarcity of development sites and changing lifestyle preferences. Page exhibits the traits of a low-density suburb with roughly 230 people per approved dwelling. Looking forward, the population of Page is projected to grow by 153 residents up to 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Considering historical construction trends, new dwelling additions should easily satisfy demand, maintaining favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth above current forecasts.
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 23 current infrastructure and development projects close to Page, worth an estimated $5.58 billion. 4 are already under construction and 11 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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Infrastructure updates, major regional projects, and planning changes are highly influential to local performance. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the area. The main projects of interest include the Belconnen Town Centre Master Plan & District Strategy, the Belconnen Lakeshore - Connected Waterfront Precinct, the Belconnen Town Centre East Precinct, and the Belconnen Mixed-Use Towers, with details provided below for the most relevant initiatives.
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Ethos Belconnen
Ethos is the second stage of Per Se Developments' Cirrus lakeside precinct at Belconnen. The project comprises 88 premium apartments with ground floor commercial tenancies overlooking Lake Ginninderra. Construction is well advanced with display apartments open and commercial space being marketed ahead of expected completion in 2026.
University of Canberra Sports Precinct
Major expansion of University of Canberra sports facilities, including the development of Sports Hub 2, new aquatic centre, indoor sports courts, outdoor playing fields, gymnasium upgrades, and athlete training facilities. It focuses on community access programs and elite athlete development.
Belconnen Community Hub Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of existing community facilities including expanded library services, community meeting spaces, youth programs area, seniors center, and childcare facilities. Improved accessibility and technology integration throughout.
Belconnen Arts Centre Redevelopment
Modernization of existing arts centre with expanded performance spaces, visual arts galleries, community workshop areas, and improved accessibility. Features flexible venue spaces for theater, music, and community events with enhanced acoustics and lighting.
Belconnen Basketball Stadium Expansion
Expansion of existing basketball facilities to include additional courts, spectator seating for 2,000, improved accessibility features, and modernized amenities. Part of ACT Government's sports infrastructure investment program.
West Belconnen Health Centre
Planned ACT Government community health centre for the growing West Belconnen and Ginninderry region. The facility is intended to provide integrated primary care, specialist outpatient services, allied health, mental health and community health services. As of 2026 the project remains in the planning phase with potential sites under review, land acquisition and concept design progressing ahead of future construction funding.
JWLand Belconnen Lathlain Street Development
Mixed-use precinct at Belconnen Town Centre comprising 435 apartments across buildings of 12 to 18 storeys, a 144-room hotel, ground-floor retail, cafes, restaurants, and commercial office suites. The project sits within the Lathlain Eat Street precinct opposite Westfield Belconnen and adjoins an ACT Government urban park. A podium park and rooftop terrace gardens are planned, with 583 basement car spaces across four levels. A development application was lodged in early 2025.
Belconnen Central by JW Land
A $520 million mixed-use town centre precinct comprising 550 for-sale apartments and 325 build-to-rent units across two towers (20 and 24 storeys) over a central podium with ground-floor commercial activation and basement parking. The all-electric precinct includes EV charging for each dwelling and improved pedestrian links between Emu Bank, Margaret Timpson Park and the Belconnen Bus Interchange. Site is bounded by Swanson Court, Chandler Street and the Cohen Street bus station.
1,475 residents of Page are employed, from a labour force of 1,576. Unemployment sits at 6.4%, with participation at 61.2%. 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 2,323, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce in Page is highly educated with a strong presence in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of 6.4% based on aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, there are 1,475 residents employed, and the local unemployment rate is 2.4% higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 4.1%. Workforce participation is considerably lower at 61.2% compared to 70.8% across the Australian Capital Territory. According to Census records, a minor 10.6% of residents worked from home, although this may be influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns. Resident employment is heavily concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and professional & technical roles.
Conversely, public administration & safety employs only 26.5% of the local workforce, which is below the 30.4% average for the Australian Capital Territory. Comparing the Census working population against the resident population suggests this mostly residential suburb offers few local jobs. Analysis conducted by AreaSearch, drawing upon SALM and ABS data that have been combined from larger statistical regions, shows that the labour force grew by 1.1% during the twelve-month period, whereas employment fell by 1.5%, which led to an increase in the unemployment rate of 2.4 percentage points. The Australian Capital Territory, however, showed employment growing by 0.3% and the labour force expanding by 1.1%, accompanied by a 0.7 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia published employment forecasts for the period May-25 that may provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Page. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with Page's current employment composition to estimate future growth trajectories. The national outlook anticipates a 6.6% expansion in employment over five years and a 13.7% expansion over ten years, although these figures vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sectoral growth rates are applied to Page's existing employment structure, the expectation is that local employment will rise by 6.6% over five years and by 13.5% over ten years, though it should be noted that this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Page is $1,773 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $932 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,075 a year against an average of $65,351. 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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Based on aggregated postcode-level ATO data from the financial year 2023 release, Page recorded a median taxpayer income of $52,075 and an average income of $65,351. These figures are slightly below the national averages and compare to $72,206 (median) and $85,981 (average) across the Australian Capital Territory. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.44% since financial year 2023, estimates for March 2026 are roughly $57,512 for the median and $72,174 for the average. In the 2021 Census, individual income was in the 71st percentile ($932 weekly), while household income sat in the 51st percentile.
The dominant household bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 32.6% of residents (978 people), mirroring the wider region where 34.3% fall into this range. High housing costs account for 15.9% of incomes, yet disposable incomes remain at the 52nd percentile due to solid earnings, and the area sits in the 7th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Page had 1,180 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 4% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $438 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. Rent absorbs 24.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, Page's dwelling mix consisted of 70.2% houses and 29.8% alternative dwellings (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other structures), compared to 63.3% houses and 36.7% alternative dwellings across the Australian Capital Territory. Home ownership in Page stood at 37.1%, which is higher than the territory average, with the remaining residences being either mortgaged (28.0%) or rented (34.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was below the Australian Capital Territory average of $2,080, while the median weekly rent of $438 was below the territory average of $450.
On a national scale, mortgage payments in Page exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are significantly higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Page counted 1,180 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 24% couples without children. 35% 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 represent 58.4% of the local area, consisting of 24.1% couples with children, 23.6% couples without children, and 10.0% single parent families. The remaining 41.6% are non-family households, with single person households representing 35.0% and group households representing 6.8% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly lower than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.6% of adults in Page hold a university qualification, including 25.9% with a bachelor degree and 14.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 90% of areas nationally. A further 15.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 326 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,094 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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Residents in Page exhibit high levels of educational attainment, with 45.6% of those aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% nationally. This educational profile positions the suburb well for knowledge-based employment. Among these qualifications, bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (14.6%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational and technical skills are also common, with 25.7% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (15.6%). Participation in education is high in Page, with 31.1% of the population enrolled in formal studies.
This enrollment includes 9.2% in primary schools, 7.8% in tertiary institutions, and 6.3% in secondary schools.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Page reaches 15 stops on 43 routes, timetabled for about 2,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.0 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 infrastructure includes 15 transport stops in Page, which are serviced by bus routes. These stops accommodate 43 routes that provide 2,712 passenger trips per week. Transport links are excellent, with residents living an average of 174 meters from the nearest stop. Because Page is predominantly residential, most commuters travel out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel at 84%, followed by buses at 10% and cycling at 2%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.0 per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 10.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.
Service frequency across all local routes averages 387 trips daily, which translates to roughly 180 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
58.9% of residents in Page report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 12.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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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Health assessments indicate notable issues for Page when reviewing mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across multiple age groups. The rate of private health insurance is slightly higher than the typical SA2 average at approximately 53% of the population (~1,591 people), compared to 62.4% across the Australian Capital Territory. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues locally, affecting 11.3% and 9.8% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 58.9% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 70.2% across the Australian Capital Territory. Working-age cohorts experience higher than average rates of chronic health conditions.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.0% of the population (720 people), which is above the territory average of 14.3%. Health status among older residents presents some difficulties, with national benchmarks matching the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.5% of Page residents were born overseas and 25.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.8%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Page exhibits greater cultural diversity than most local markets, with 32.5% of its population born overseas and 25.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion at 43.4% of the population. The most significant religious overrepresentation is Buddhism, which is practiced by 4.1% of residents compared to 3.0% across the Australian Capital Territory. Regarding parental country of birth, the main ancestries represented are English at 23.8%, Australian at 23.1%, and Other at 12.2%. There are minor differences in other ethnic backgrounds, with Spanish representing 0.6% of Page (compared to 0.5% regionally), Vietnamese at 1.4% (compared to 1.0%), and Croatian at 0.8% (compared to 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Page is 40. 28.6% 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 median age of 40 in Page is higher than the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 and slightly above the national average of 38. Compared to the territory, Page has a higher proportion of residents aged 85 and over (6.8%) but fewer children aged 5 - 14 (9.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 9.6% to 11.7% of the population, and the 35 to 44 cohort has risen from 13.2% to 14.3%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 10.4% to 9.1%, and the 85 and over cohort dropped from 8.1% to 6.8%.
By 2041, the age structure of Page is projected to shift. The cohort aged 85 and over is expected to grow by 45% (91 people), expanding from 204 to 296. Seniors aged 65 and over will account for 56% of total projected population growth. Conversely, population declines are expected in the 75 to 84 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Page
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) | 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 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 — 23 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,054 at the 2021 Census → 3,002 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 (SAL80106). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.