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The median house price in Panania is $1.66m, with units at $900k. House values have moved 6.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Panania has an estimated 13,748 residents, up from 13,507 at the 2021 Census — a change of 241 people, or 1.8%. That puts 2,894 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 May 2026, the suburb of Panania has an estimated population of approximately 13,748, according to evaluations of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region and post-Census address validations by AreaSearch. Compared to the 13,507 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 241 people (1.8%). This shift is calculated from a resident population of 13,685, which AreaSearch projected after reviewing the ABS June 2025 ERP release and factoring in 81 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. With a density of 2,894 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Panania ranks within the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
The primary driver of this demographic growth was overseas migration, which accounted for about 59.0% of the total population increase in recent times. For population forecasting, AreaSearch uses SA2 projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. Where such figures are unavailable, NSW State Government SA2 projections published in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Age-specific growth trends from these datasets are projected forward to the suburb of Panania for the years 2032 to 2041. Future expectations suggest that population expansion in the suburb of Panania will be slightly under the nationwide median, with local numbers projected to rise by 963 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 estimations, representing a total increase of 6.5% across 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
440 new dwellings have been approved in Panania over the past five years, an average of 88 a year. That places the area in the 57th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 73 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 26% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 66, broadly in line with 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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An assessment of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Panania averages roughly 88 approved residential projects annually, totaling 440 home approvals during the last 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with 61 approvals logged during FY-26 to date. Given that only 0.4 people moved to the locality per completed dwelling annually over the 5 financial years between FY-21 and FY-25, the residential supply successfully matches or exceeds demand, enhancing choice for purchasers and facilitating higher-than-expected population growth, while new dwellings carry an average construction cost of $505,000, highlighting developer investment in upscale housing options.
Compared to the wider Greater Sydney region, per-capita construction activity in Panania is 17.0% higher over the 5 year timeframe, maintaining a healthy equilibrium between purchaser options and local asset values, despite a recent deceleration in new projects. Newly built stock is split between 26.0% separate standalone houses and 74.0% multi-unit medium or high-density dwellings. This planning emphasis on dense residential units offers budget-friendly pathways for first-home buyers, downsizers, and property investors. This represents a significant shift from the established housing profile of 71.0% houses, prompted by scarcer vacant land alongside evolving consumer preferences and budget constraints. With approximately 205 residents for each building approval, the locality exhibits low development density. Long-term demographic forecasts anticipate that Panania will gain 900 new residents by 2041, according to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Looking at established building patterns, the construction of new dwellings is poised to satisfy local requirements, ensuring favorable conditions for purchasers and supporting growth rates that could outpace 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 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Panania, worth an estimated $63 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.16 billion. 12 are already under construction and 23 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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Local development is strongly shaped by infrastructure works, key projects, and planning changes. AreaSearch has tracked 11 developments expected to impact the region. These developments include the Canterbury-Bankstown Walking City Project, Weston Street Affordable Housing, Panania Library and Knowledge Centre, and Uranus Road Culvert Upgrade, which represent the most significant local investments.
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Weston Street Affordable Housing
Demolition of existing structures at 171 Weston Street and 2-6 Hinemoa Street, and construction of a 4-5 storey affordable housing residential flat building comprising 42 apartments over basement carparking.
Creating a Walking City - Canterbury-Bankstown
Council-led active transport program delivering approximately 23.5 km of new priority footpaths across 58 locations throughout Canterbury-Bankstown. Works improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and connections to schools, parks, transport hubs and community facilities as part of the NSW Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program.
Panania Library and Knowledge Centre
A new state-of-the-art multipurpose library and knowledge centre replacing the existing ageing library and seniors centre at the corner of Anderson Avenue and Tower Street, Panania. Designed by award-winning architects Lahznimmo, the ~1000sqm facility will include a 600sqm library with dedicated children's area, private study and lounging areas, a 130sqm hireable community room (70 people) with kitchenette, meeting rooms for up to 12 people, a new public plaza, enhanced green space, covered outdoor areas, and public toilets.The existing car park will be retained. Concept design consultation concluded in August 2025 with 123 submissions received; council is now finalising the design ahead of a development application. Funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program in association with the City of Canterbury Bankstown.
Construction of a three (3) storey mixed use development, comprising two (2) commercial tenancies
A three-storey mixed-use development including two commercial tenancies on the ground floor and eight one-bedroom dwellings above, involving demolition of existing structures and subdivision of the site.
63-67 Marco Avenue Residential Development
8-storey mid-rise residential apartment building with 40 units in central Revesby. Located within walking distance to Revesby train station and shopping centre. Features contemporary design with ground floor commercial spaces and basement parking.
Uranus Road Culvert Upgrade
Council is upgrading the stormwater culvert where Uranus Road crosses Little Salt Pan Creek to reduce high-risk flooding. Works include removing large concrete pipes, relocating a gas line, creek bank realignment and rock armouring, a maintenance access track, and installing a new three-cell box culvert. Construction began late September 2025 with anticipated completion by April 2026 (weather permitting).
29-35 Lochinvar Road Seniors Housing
Demolition of 4 dwellings and construction of a 2-storey seniors housing development containing 19 independent living units (11 x 1-bedroom and 8 x 2-bedroom), 9 car spaces, associated site works and landscaping, and consolidation of 4 lots into a single lot. Determined under Part 5 (HSEPP) with LAHC as proponent.
4 Doyle Road Residential Development
3-storey low-rise residential development with 31 apartments and 48 car spaces. Modern apartment complex featuring contemporary architecture, landscaped courtyards and proximity to transport links. Designed for first-home buyers and young families.
7,433 residents of Panania are employed, from a labour force of 7,753. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 69.8%. 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 10,470, about 76% 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 labor force is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent in professional services, a jobless rate of 4.1%, and a 1.8% expansion in job creation over the preceding twelve months. Data compiled by AreaSearch shows that 7,433 locals are employed as of March 2026, with an unemployment level matching the 4.1% rate across Greater Sydney and a participation rate mirroring the regional benchmark of 69.1%. Census records note that 47.7% of employed residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The local workforce is heavily engaged in the health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction sectors.
A notable local specialization exists in education & training, which captures a share 1.2 times higher than the broader region. On the other hand, professional & technical roles account for only 9.0% of local jobs compared to the regional average of 11.5%. Census ratios comparing the working population against residing population point to a scarcity of local employment options within this mostly residential zone. AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that over the 12-month timeframe, local employment grew by 1.8% while the labor pool expanded by 2.3%, leading to a rise in the jobless rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9%, labor force expansion of 1.9%, and a slight drop in unemployment. National forecasts released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide estimates of future occupational demand. These projections for five and ten-year terms were analyzed against the local workforce structure to anticipate growth. Nationally, jobs are expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth varies. Correlating these trends to the local industry mix implies that employment for Panania residents will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Panania is $2,036 a week (about $106,000 a year), with median personal income at $803 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,814 a year against an average of $67,517. 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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According to the ATO postcode data for financial year 2023 published by AreaSearch, tax-paying residents of the suburb of Panania earn a median income of $54,814 and an average of $67,517. These values are close to national figures, compared to the median of $60,817 and average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023, March 2026 figures are estimated at $60,471 for the median and $74,485 for the average. In the 2021 Census, weekly household earnings ranked in the 67th percentile at $2,036, and personal earnings stood at the 50th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket accounts for 29.9% of local earners, or 4,110 individuals, matching the regional representation of 30.9% in this bracket. High-income earners making over $3,000/week account for 30.7% of the cohort, demonstrating strong local purchasing power. Residents allocate 17.9% of their income to housing costs, leaving net disposable income in the 65th percentile and placing the local SEIFA income score in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Panania had 4,511 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 71% detached houses and 4% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $460 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 86% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 29.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted of 70.8% free-standing houses and 29.2% alternative options like townhouses and apartments, differing from the metropolitan Sydney distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% alternative types. Homeownership rates in the locality exceeded metropolitan benchmarks at 32.3%, with remaining households holding a mortgage (37.9%) or leasing their residence (29.9%). The median monthly payment for home loans was $2,600, while the median weekly rent was $460, compared to Sydney metro levels of $2,427 and $470 respectively. Compared to the wider Australian market, local mortgage commitments are higher than the national median of $1,863, and weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Panania counted 4,511 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 42% are couples with children, more than in 83% of areas nationally, against 22% 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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The domestic landscape is led by family units at 77.7% of households, consisting of 42.1% couples raising children, 21.6% couples without children at home, and 12.5% single parents. Other households account for 22.3% of the total, with solo occupants at 20.3% and shared houses at 2.0%. The typical home size of 2.9 individuals exceeds the Greater Sydney median of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
28.3% of adults in Panania hold a university qualification, including 19.9% with a bachelor degree and 6.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 19.3% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 1,589 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,040 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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Local educational attainment sits below regional averages, with 28.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, compared with 38.0% across Greater Sydney. Among these university graduates, 19.9% hold bachelor degrees, 6.6% have postgraduate qualifications, and 1.8% have obtained graduate diplomas. Vocational and practical training is common, with 31.0% of individuals aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 11.7% with advanced diplomas and 19.3% with certificates. Enrolment rates in local schools and institutions are high, with 30.4% of the population participating in formal study. This student cohort includes 10.4% attending primary schools, 8.6% in high schools, and 5.6% enrolled in higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Panania reaches 81 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 3,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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An audit of public transport highlights 81 active bus and rail stops within the local network. These interchanges support 33 routes, which together account for 3,847 passenger journeys per week. Access to transport is highly rated, with the average home positioned 152 meters from a stop. With most residents commuting to work elsewhere, private cars are the primary method of travel at 83%, followed by trains at 11%. Motor vehicle ownership stands at 1.4 per household, exceeding regional averages. Additionally, 47.7% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, likely reflecting pandemic-related public health conditions.
Local transit routes average 549 services daily, which translates to about 47 weekly departures from each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.7% of residents in Panania report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 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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Local health statistics show favorable trends, with mortality and illness rates matching national trends. While general illness rates are low, they elevate slightly above national benchmarks among older, vulnerable demographics. Private health insurance membership stands at approximately 54% of the population (~7,373 people), slightly ahead of the average SA2 region but below the Greater Sydney average of 59.9%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent chronic issues locally, affecting 7.3 and 6.6% of the population. A total of 73.7% of residents reported having no long-term illnesses, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents under the age of 65 enjoy better than average health profiles. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 16.8% of the local population (2,309 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%, but ranks lower compared to national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.9% of Panania residents were born overseas and 39.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 77% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (18.4%) and English (17.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population displays high multiculturalism, with 31.9% of residents born outside Australia and 39.7% speaking non-English languages at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 60.4% of the population. Islamic affiliation is also higher locally at 8.6%, compared to the regional rate of 6.8%. Regarding ancestral background, the leading heritages are Australian at 18.4%, English at 17.4%, and alternative ancestries at 13.5%. The population also shows specific ethnic concentrations, with Lebanese ancestry at 6.1% compared to 2.6% regionally, Macedonian at 2.2% compared to 0.4% regionally, and Vietnamese at 4.3% compared to 1.8% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Panania is 38. 24.7% 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 38-year is comparable to the 37 average in Greater Sydney and the national median of 38. The local age distribution features a larger proportion of residents aged 55 - 64 at 12.2% but a smaller share of 25 - 34 year-olds at 11.1% compared to Greater Sydney. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 cohort expanded from 12.4% to 13.6%, while the 25 to 34 demographic decreased from 12.1% to 11.1%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic changes will see the 85+ cohort increase by 76% (270 people), growing from 357 to 628.
This shifts the local demographic, with residents aged 65+ driving 56% of the expected population gains. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 age cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Panania
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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 81 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,507 at the 2021 Census → 13,748 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 (SAL13155). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.