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Park Grove has an estimated 2,738 residents, up from 2,613 at the 2021 Census — a change of 125 people, or 4.8%. That puts 1,233 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of regional ABS population revisions alongside 60 validated new addresses identified since the Census date, the suburb of Park Grove has reached an estimated population of approximately 2,738 as of Aug 2026. This marks an addition of 125 people (4.8%) compared to the 2,613 people recorded in the 2021 Census, building upon an estimated resident population of 2,725 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release. The suburb of Park Grove features a population density of 1,233 persons per square kilometer, which sits above the nationwide benchmark assessed by AreaSearch.
Outperforming both the broader SA4 region and the SA3 area (3.4%), the suburb of Park Grove established itself as a regional frontrunner in population growth with its 4.8% increase since the 2021 census. Inbound interstate migration served as the principal catalyst, accounting for roughly 59.0% of recent population additions. To model demographic trajectories, AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections pegged to a 2022 baseline for local SA2 boundaries, supplemented by the Tasmanian State Government's 2022 Regional/LGA projections (2021 baseline) using weighted aggregation techniques for outlying zones and post-2032 age group distributions. Applying this framework to the suburb of Park Grove indicates a forward contraction, with overall headcount projected to drop by 110 persons by 2041. In contrast to this broader downward trend, particular cohorts will see gains, most noticeably the 75 to 84 age group which is forecast to expand by 30 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
28 new dwellings have been approved in Park Grove over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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Examining ABS residential approval figures across statistical boundaries, AreaSearch observes that Park Grove averages roughly 5 residential dwelling approvals per annum, representing an estimated 28 homes authorized across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 4 recorded to date in FY-25. Because supply has produced an average of merely 0.2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), residential building is keeping pace with or exceeding local requirements, presenting expanded choices for purchasers, while building costs for these new residences average $388,000.
On the commercial front, approvals tallying $10.2 million across the current financial year point to steady non-residential development. Construction intensity in Park Grove lags noticeably behind Rest of Tas., sitting 51.0% below regional average per person. Such constrained pipeline activity frequently underpins price growth and demand for established dwellings. This modest building tempo is likewise below national norms, illustrating the established nature of the locality and hinting at regulatory or physical planning restrictions. Furthermore, recent development has comprised exclusively standalone houses, preserving the neighbourhood's established suburban character and low-density appeal for family households. The broader market shows an established profile with roughly 911 people per dwelling approval. Because demographic projections indicate a plateauing or declining headcount, Park Grove is likely to experience softened housing demand, which may yield favourable purchasing opportunities.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Park Grove, worth an estimated $9 million. A further 45 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.54 billion. 13 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. 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 capital expenditure and planning developments substantially influence community growth and economic performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 3 noteworthy infrastructure undertakings with direct relevance to the immediate vicinity, including the Homes Tasmania - Park Grove Subdivision, the Futuna Ave and West Park Grove Roundabout, the University of Tasmania - Cradle Coast Campus Redevelopment (West Park), as well as the Marinus Link initiative.
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Homes Tasmania - Park Grove Residential Subdivision
Homes Tasmania is developing a 55-lot residential subdivision at 32 West Mooreville Road in Park Grove, Burnie. The site spans approximately 5.8 hectares and is masterplanned to deliver a mix of affordable land releases and dedicated social and affordable housing dwellings. Civil works and infrastructure servicing are actively progressing to support local housing supply.
Futuna Ave and West Park Grove Roundabout
Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Futuna Avenue and West Park Grove to improve safety. This project is partly funded by the Federal Government's Blackspot program.
Langley Park Building Upgrades
Redevelopment of the Langley Park pavilion and amenities as part of the Somerset Sports Precinct Master Plan. Works include refurbished clubrooms, accessible facilities, all-gender player and umpire changerooms, lift installation, upgraded canteen, spectator seating, public amenities and improved accessibility. Construction commenced in April 2026 and is expected to finish in late 2026.
Draft Outline Development Plan - Malakoff Street
A Draft Outline Development Plan (ODP) prepared by Waratah-Wynyard Council to guide potential future residential development in the Malakoff Street area of Somerset. The ODP is a direct outcome of the Liveable Waratah-Wynyard Settlement Strategy 2021 and provides a strategic framework for how future growth could occur, addressing connectivity, community amenity, landscape values, and environmental protection. The plan does not itself rezone land; rather it is intended to guide any future planning scheme amendments (rezoning applications) that landowners may pursue.Landholder consultation closed 22 July 2025 and public consultation ran from 15 August to 24 October 2025, with feedback now being considered to help finalise the plan.
North West Coastal Pathway - Wynyard to Burnie Section
The North West Coastal Pathway is a 13.2 km shared coastal pathway that runs between Burnie and Wynyard. The project involved transforming a disused rail line into a path for cycling and walking, and included the construction of seven rock revetment structures to prevent coastal erosion. The path features a new walking and cycling bridge over the Cam River and a 2.6m wide asphalt surface. Landscaping works are ongoing with planting to be completed by the end of April 2025.
Seabrook Waters Subdivision
Residential land subdivision opposite the beach and alongside Seabrook Golf Club in East Wynyard. Ongoing releases and sales activity indicate servicing and titles underway or delivered for initial stages, with additional stages flagged. Builders are offering house and land packages tailored to the estate.
Bowick Street Subdivision
A residential subdivision developed by Homes Tasmania, providing 36 affordable housing lots ranging from 455m2 to 1430m2, located near the town centre, golf course, and beach in Wynyard. Lots were released for sale starting in 2022, with final stages selling as of 2025.
Martin Street Subdivision
Staged subdivision to develop 30 new homes near Camp Creek, with minimal impact on road safety. The development includes one lot with six two-bedroom homes and another lot with 24 homes having two or more bedrooms. Estimated cost $9 million.
1,450 residents of Park Grove are employed, from a labour force of 1,471. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 66.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,110, 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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Park Grove possesses a well-credentialed resident labour base with solid representation across essential community services, posting a jobless rate of merely 1.4% alongside an estimated 3.3% annual expansion in employment based on AreaSearch's statistical analysis. As of March 2026, 1,450 residents are employed, maintaining an unemployment rate that sits 2.5% below Regional Tas.'s figure of 3.9%. Furthermore, local participation in the workforce reaches 66.7% compared to Regional Tas.'s 58.7%. Census records revealed that only 5.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, though pandemic-era movement constraints at the time should be kept in mind.
Local workforce participation is primarily concentrated across health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The concentration in health care & social assistance is particularly pronounced, tracking at 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.2% of workers locally, well under the 8.4% regional mark. Given the area's predominantly residential character, local commercial job opportunities remain limited when contrasting the Census working population against resident workers. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, over the 12 months to March 2026, employment increased by 3.3% while labour force increased by 3.4%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. This compares to Regional Tas., where employment grew by 1.8%, labour force expanded by 1.7%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Park Grove. 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 Park Grove's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.9% 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 Park Grove is $1,766 a week (about $92,000 a year), with median personal income at $830 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,597 a year against an average of $72,454. 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 taxpayer records for financial year 2023 aggregated by AreaSearch show Park Grove recorded a median income of $59,597 and an average of $72,454, comfortably outperforming the respective figures of $49,689 and $59,358 registered across Regional Tas. Accounting for a 10.95% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 indicate a median of roughly $66,123 and an average of $80,388. The 2021 Census positioned personal, household, and family earnings around the 53rd percentile across Australia. Roughly 33.6% of residents (919 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 band, compared with 28.5% regionally.
After covering accommodation expenses, households retain 89.5% of their gross earnings, supporting healthy discretionary spending and placing the locality in the 6th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Park Grove had 983 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 0% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,400 a month. Rent absorbs 17.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 18.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, Park Grove's housing stock consisted of 96.5% standalone separate houses and 3.5% other dwellings such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats, whereas Regional Tas. registered 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership matched the broader region at 41.0%, while 37.9% of homes were being paid off via a mortgage and 21.1% were tenanted. Monthly median mortgage commitments stood at $1,400, above the Regional Tas. median of $1,274 but well beneath the national figure of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $300, exceeding the regional mark of $250 while remaining significantly below the Australian benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Park Grove counted 983 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is heavily defined by family units, which constitute 72.2% of local residences, broken down into couples with offspring (31.8%), couples without children (29.1%), and single parent families (10.1%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 27.8%, consisting of single-person living arrangements at 26.1% and shared group accommodation at 2.0%. The typical household comprises a median of 2.5 people, exceeding the 2.3 person figure recorded across Regional Tas.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.4% of adults in Park Grove hold a university qualification, including 14.3% with a bachelor degree and 5.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 706 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,003 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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Attainment levels among residents aged 15+ in the locality exceed regional standards, with 23.4% holding a university degree compared to 15.3% in the SA3 area and 15.5% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degree holders form the largest tertiary group at 14.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational qualifications are also widespread, with 35.5% of people aged 15+ possessing technical training, comprising 25.8% with certificates and 9.7% with advanced diplomas. Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 30.3% of all residents currently undertaking schooling or higher instruction.
This cohort encompasses 11.8% enrolled in primary education, 9.3% in secondary schooling, and 5.0% participating in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Park Grove reaches 11 stops on 57 routes, timetabled for about 3,500 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 1.6 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 transport connectivity within Park Grove is provided by 11 bus stops accommodating 57 distinct routes that collectively operate 3,529 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport access is strong, with typical walking distances of 242 meters to the closest stop. Being a largely suburban residential enclave, outward commuting is standard: private vehicles account for 93% of commuter journeys and pedestrian travel comprises 5%, while households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home participation was recorded at 5.3% in the 2021 Census. Across the combined network, services generate an average frequency of 504 trips per day, which equates to roughly 320 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.1% of residents in Park Grove report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 55.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Residents experience solid health standards that correspond closely with national baselines, exhibiting typical prevalence levels for common chronic conditions across age brackets, while private health insurance coverage is notably widespread at roughly 56% of the population (~1,529 people), exceeding the 49.1% figure registered across Regional Tas. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent reported ailments, affecting 8.1% and 7.7% of the community respectively, while 70.1% of residents reported having no diagnosed medical conditions, comparing favourably to 62.0% in Regional Tas. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 17.9% of the population (490 people), below the Regional Tas.
proportion of 25.1%, and enjoy particularly strong wellness metrics that exceed national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Park Grove is largely Australian-born, at 84.8% of residents, with 10.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (30.3%). 3.8% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Park Grove demonstrates lower cultural diversity relative to broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 89.1% of the population, 84.8% born domestically, and 90.0% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 45.8% of residents. The most distinct regional overrepresentation occurs among followers of Hinduism, who comprise 2.4% of the population against 1.1% across Regional Tas. Looking at parental heritage, the most common ancestries among residents are English (33.4%), Australian (30.3%), and Irish (7.7%). Other cultural communities also exhibit distinct presence, with Sri Lankan ancestry representing 0.6% (compared to 0.1% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry accounting for 3.8% (against 4.1% regionally), and Dutch ancestry sitting at 1.3% (versus 1.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Park Grove is 39. 25.8% 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 of the suburb of Park Grove skews notably younger than Regional Tas. As of August 2026 estimates, younger residents aged 0 - 24 represent 34.6% of the population, compared to 26.3% across Regional Tas., while those in the 65+ retiree bracket comprise 17.9% versus 25.1% regionally. The median age remains steady at 39 as at August 2026, mirroring the 2021 Census figure and sitting 6 years below the Regional Tas. median of 45 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the 0 - 24 cohort expanded from 33.6% to an estimated 34.6%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the elderly cohort will see the largest expansion, growing by 50 (10%) to 540, while younger and middle-aged cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Park Grove
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 this month 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 60 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,613 at the 2021 Census → 2,738 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 (SAL60490). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.