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Port Douglas has an estimated 4,033 residents, up from 3,650 at the 2021 Census — a change of 383 people, or 10.5%. Growth has averaged 1.9% a year over five years. 385 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 97.0% of that increase. That puts 397 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 municipal population metrics for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Port Douglas is home to an estimated 4,033 residents as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 383 people (10.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which registered 3,650 residents. This shift is calculated from the current resident population of 4,033, calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS alongside 385 validated new addresses since the Census date. The current population translates to a density of 396 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential capacity for future growth.
The 10.5% population expansion in the suburb of Port Douglas since the 2021 census outpaced the SA3 area (6.7%) and the SA4 region, positioning the locality as a regional leader in population growth. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for approximately 97.0% of the total population increase in recent times. Projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are sourced from ABS/Geoscience Australia. For SA2 areas without this data, and for all years beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 data are utilized. Because these state-level projections lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-specific growth weightings derived from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (using 2022 as the base year). Looking ahead, the suburb of Port Douglas is projected to experience strong growth relative to other non-metropolitan areas nationwide, with SA2-level projections indicating an increase of 1,077 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 26.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
52 new dwellings have been approved in Port Douglas over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Based on ABS building approvals allocated from statistical areas, the suburb of Port Douglas has averaged approximately 10 new residential approvals annually, amounting to an estimated 52 homes over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 12 approvals have been documented so far. With an average of 7 residents moving to the area for every new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, demand remains higher than supply, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition. The average value of approved new dwellings is $2,102,000, indicating that developers are focusing on the high-end residential market.
Additionally, commercial approvals worth $659,000 have been logged during the current financial year, pointing to a focus that is mostly residential. Relative to the Rest of Qld, the suburb of Port Douglas displays about 66% of the per capita building activity, ranking in the 27th percentile of all national areas analyzed. This results in a constrained selection of properties for buyers, bolstering demand for existing housing stock. This volume of building is also below the national average, reflecting a mature local market and potential planning barriers. Additionally, recent approvals consist solely of detached houses, maintaining the low-density character of the area and appealing to buyers seeking extra space. Notably, developers are building more detached homes than the current housing mix would suggest (36.0% at the Census), reflecting sustained demand for family housing despite broader densification trends. The ratio of 616 people for every approved residential dwelling highlights a quiet development landscape with low construction volume. Future forecasts suggest the suburb of Port Douglas will gain 1,077 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations by AreaSearch. If building activity remains at current levels, housing supply may fail to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting price growth.
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 19 current infrastructure and development projects inside Port Douglas, worth an estimated $510 million. A further 33 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.01 billion. 15 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major works are key drivers of regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the 71-85 Port Douglas Road Development Site (Fairmont Resort Refused), BeCHe Estate, Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina Redevelopment, and The Davidson by Gurner (Port Douglas Resort), with the primary relevant projects detailed in the list.
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Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina Redevelopment
Proposed mixed-use renewal of the Port Douglas marina into a modern waterfront precinct, including a 5-star hotel, new superyacht berths, dining and retail, and a limited number of residences. Earlier development applications were withdrawn and the asset was marketed for sale; the marina continues operating while long-term redevelopment options are reviewed.
71-85 Port Douglas Road Development Site (Fairmont Resort Refused)
The site of the proposed $300 million Fairmont Port Douglas resort development, which involved a 253-room, six-storey luxury resort in the Tourist Accommodation zone. The development application was refused by the Douglas Shire Council in September 2021 and the subsequent appeal was dismissed by the Planning and Environment Court of Queensland in November 2023 due to non-compliance with the Planning Scheme concerning scale, bulk, and character. The land, previously owned by 75 Port Douglas Road Pty Ltd (now in receivership), is currently listed for sale by Expressions of Interest under instructions from receivers, amidst an ASIC investigation involving the former developer.The original lapsed approval was for 206 mixed dwellings and resort facilities.
Port Douglas Skatepark Replacement
Replacement of the existing Port Douglas Skatepark with a new design developed in consultation with the community. The project has completed the design phase and is awaiting successful government grants for the construction stage. The next expected grant application is due in early 2025.
Wangetti Trail
The Wangetti Trail is a 59.1 million dollar Queensland Government ecotourism project delivering a 94km dual-use walking and mountain biking track between Palm Cove and Port Douglas. The route traverses the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, three national parks (Macalister Range, Mowbray and Wangetti), and Djabugay Nation country. Stage 1, the 7.8km Palm Cove to Ellis Beach section, opened in September 2024 and features 17 bridges and water crossings constructed with helicopter-airlifted materials. The historic Twin Bridges Track between Wangetti and Port Douglas was reopened in late 2025 by the Crisafulli Government.Construction on the next 25km Ellis Beach to Wangetti link (Wangetti Trail South) is scheduled to commence in early 2026, after the wet season. Subsequent stages include the 54km Wangetti to Mowbray River section and a final 7km Mowbray North to Port Douglas link. The full trail is now expected to be operational in 2028, subject to weather and approvals. The project is co-designed with Traditional Owners and includes public camping, eco-accommodation nodes, and is forecast to inject up to 390 million dollars into the regional economy and create more than 150 jobs.
Port Douglas Splash Park
Bespoke splash park with a rainforest meets reef nature theme, zero depth, designed for families and visitors.
Port Douglas Murphy Street Development
Pairing 16 apartments with an 18-key boutique hotel in a development valued at $60 million.
49 Macrossan Street (Mixed-Use Development Site)
DA-approved site for a premium mixed-use (residential and commercial) development on Port Douglas' main street.
Port Douglas Wastewater Treatment Plant UV Disinfection System Replacement
Douglas Shire Council replaced the failed ultraviolet disinfection system at the Port Douglas Wastewater Treatment Plant after an April 2024 electrical fire irreparably damaged the existing equipment. The works restored final UV disinfection for treated wastewater and recycled water quality, with the council's capital works report recording the project as completed by the regulator deadline in February 2025.
2,544 residents of Port Douglas are employed, from a labour force of 2,597. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 70.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,973, about 74% 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 suburb of Port Douglas has a well-educated labor force, with strong representation in the tourism and hospitality sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of just 2.0% based on statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. As of March 2026, there are 2,544 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, and the participation rate is high at 70.0% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a low 12.6% of residents worked from home, although this figure may be influenced by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment industries for local residents are accommodation & food, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. The local workforce is highly specialized in accommodation & food, showing a employment share 4.9 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a low presence at 7.0% of local jobs compared to 16.1% regionally. Comparing the resident workforce against the Census working population suggests that local employment opportunities are limited. Analysis of SALM and ABS data for the suburb of Port Douglas shows that over the 12-month period, the labor force shrank by 1.5% and total employment fell by 2.0%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide context on future demand patterns. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment for the suburb of Port Douglas could grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.2% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Port Douglas is $1,370 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $824 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,118 a year against an average of $55,853. 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 postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Port Douglas recorded a median taxpayer income of $45,118 and an average income of $55,853. These figures are below national averages and compare to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $50,243 for median income and $62,198 for average income. Census data shows personal weekly income sits at the 53rd percentile ($824), while household income ranks at the 25th percentile.
The largest income bracket contains 32.8% of taxpayers earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,322 residents), which aligns with the broader regional distribution of 31.7% in this bracket. Housing affordability is a significant concern, with only 82.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the 23rd percentile, while the SEIFA income index places the area in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Port Douglas had 1,337 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 37% detached houses and 27% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,474 a month. Rent absorbs 25.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.8%. 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, the housing stock in the suburb of Port Douglas consisted of 36.5% detached houses and 63.4% other dwelling types, including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative structures, compared to Regional Qld where houses made up 76.4% and other dwellings accounted for 23.6%. Home ownership in the suburb of Port Douglas was lower than the regional rate at 29.5%, with the remaining properties split between mortgaged homes (27.6%) and rental properties (42.9%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,474, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of $1,655.
The median weekly rent was $350, compared to Regional Qld's $345. On a national level, mortgage payments in the suburb of Port Douglas are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Port Douglas counted 1,337 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,477 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 37% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 58.9% of all households in the suburb of Port Douglas, consisting of couples with children at 14.7%, couples without children at 36.8%, and single parent families at 7.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.1%, with single-person households representing 32.3% and group households making up 8.5%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.2% of adults in Port Douglas hold a university qualification, including 23.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.1% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 225 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,015 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 educational profile of the suburb of Port Douglas is distinct, with university qualification rates at 30.2% of residents aged 15+ exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6% and the SA3 average of 21.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary credential at 23.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (14.6%) and certificates (27.1%). Engagement in learning is high, with 27.8% of residents enrolled in some form of study.
This is distributed as 8.2% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 4.5% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Getting around Port Douglas means driving: households keep an average of 0.9 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
74.4% of residents in Port Douglas report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 87% of areas nationally. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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 indicators show strong outcomes for the suburb of Port Douglas, characterized by low mortality rates and a low prevalence of chronic conditions across all age cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 49% of the population (~1,989 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic health conditions among residents are arthritis (7.2%) and mental health concerns (6.9%). A total of 74.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age cohort shows strong health profiles with low rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 21.6% of the population (871 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld level of 20.4%. Seniors in the area display strong health outcomes, ranking higher than the general national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
38.1% of Port Douglas residents were born overseas and 17.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.8%) and Australian (20.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Port Douglas shows higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 17.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 38.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religion, adhered to by 39.1% of the population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.4% of the local population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Port Douglas are English at 30.8%, Australian at 20.4% (which is lower than the regional average of 26.5%), and Other at 9.7%.
There are also distinct concentrations of other ethnic backgrounds, with Spanish heritage representing 2.3% of the suburb of Port Douglas (compared to 0.3% regionally), French at 1.3% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Hungarian at 0.5% (compared to 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Port Douglas is 43, older than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 31.7% 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 in the suburb of Port Douglas is 43 years, which is slightly above the Regional Qld average of 41 years and higher than the national median of 38 years. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 24.4% compared to Regional Qld, while children aged 5 - 14 make up a smaller share at 5.1%. The concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that younger arrivals have reduced the median age by 1.0 years to 43.
Within this period, the 25 to 34 cohort expanded from 21.6% to 24.4%, while the 45 to 54 group contracted from 12.7% to 10.8% and the 55 to 64 group declined from 16.5% to 15.0%. Projections for 2041 suggest shifts, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 36%, adding 350 residents to reach 1,335. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 group is projected to see modest growth of 2%, adding 4 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Port Douglas
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 | May 2026 3 months ago all 19 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) | Jul 2026 last 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 — 385 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,650 at the 2021 Census → 4,033 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 (SAL32352). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.