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The median house price in Pottsville is $1.48m, with units at $1.03m. House values have moved 3.4% a year compounded over five years.
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Pottsville has an estimated 7,516 residents, up from 7,238 at the 2021 Census — a change of 278 people, or 3.8%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. That puts 595 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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Drawing from ABS population statistics for the surrounding region alongside address records validated by AreaSearch after the Census, the resident population in Pottsville is estimated to stand at approximately 7,516 by May 2026. This represents an expansion of 278 individuals (3.8%) from the 2021 Census, when the count was 7,238 people. This shift is derived from a residency figure of 7,510, which AreaSearch calculated using the ABS June 2025 ERP release combined with 61 validated new addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 595 persons per square kilometer, which indicates substantial space per resident and opportunity for future building.
Pottsville outpaced the broader SA4 region (3.7%) with its 3.8% increase since the 2021 census, positioning it as a local growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 39.0% of the overall population rise, though interstate relocation and natural increase also posted positive gains. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 area. For locations lacking this data, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied instead. Age-specific growth patterns from these sources are extended to all regions for the span from 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic movements, the area is set to experience population gains slightly below the national median for regional communities, adding 746 individuals by 2041 based on combined SA2-level data, which represents a total increase of 9.8% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
58 new dwellings have been approved in Pottsville over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, 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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According to building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from statistical local areas, Pottsville recorded a yearly average of approximately 11 new residential approvals, yielding 58 approved dwellings over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 13 during the current FY-26. Because construction has run alongside an average of 5.6 new residents per completed dwelling annually over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand outstrips supply, which generally drives up values and buyer interest, while new projects show a mean valuation of $1,131,000, indicating developers are prioritizing higher-end premium projects.
In addition, commercial approvals reached $322,000 this financial year, underscoring the predominantly residential focus of the area. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, Pottsville generates about half the volume of new housing approvals per citizen, ranking in the 29th percentile of areas evaluated across the nation, resulting in fewer options for purchasers and bolstering demand for existing properties. This is also below the national norm, illustrating the established nature of the locality and highlighting potential planning limits. Recent residential projects are split between 50.0% detached houses and 50.0% townhouses or apartments. This trend toward high-density living provides cheaper entry points and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers. This represents a major shift from the current housing stock (which is 76.0% detached houses), indicating a decline in buildable land and adapting to changing lifestyles and affordability constraints. The ratio of 598 residents per single housing approval highlights a quiet, low-scale development landscape. Projections indicate Pottsville will gain 740 residents by 2041 according to the most recent quarterly figures from AreaSearch. If current building rates do not accelerate, new housing supply could fall behind population growth, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting property values.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Pottsville, worth an estimated $824 million. A further 50 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.95 billion. 14 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and health & medical. 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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Changes in local infrastructure projects and planning decisions heavily shape local performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Primary projects include Caldera - Coastal Village, Pottsville High School, Solis Pottsville, and Cabarita West - Tanglewood, with the most relevant ones detailed in the list below.
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Caldera - Coastal Village
Formerly known as Pottsville Marketplace or Dunloe Park, Caldera is a major 78-hectare masterplanned village development. The project features a 13-hectare retail and commercial town centre anchored by a full-line Coles supermarket, 7000sqm of retail space, and 23 commercial lots. The residential component includes approximately 550 homesites. Infrastructure includes a developer-funded wastewater treatment plant and extensive koala protection measures including corridors and underpasses.
Pottsville High School
The NSW Government is planning a new high school in Pottsville to meet the needs of the growing local community, part of a $2.1 billion investment in new and upgraded regional NSW schools. A site on Seabreeze Boulevarde, Pottsville has been identified and is earmarked for a high school in the Tweed Council Development Control Plan. The Department is now undertaking a compulsory land acquisition process under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991, with due diligence and landowner negotiations continuing before the project progresses to the design phase.
Solis Pottsville
Solis Pottsville is an exclusive collection of eight luxury villas designed for coastal living, featuring ocean and hinterland views, premium finishes, private lifts, and seamless indoor-outdoor spaces in harmony with the natural environment.
HALI By Keystone
Luxury beachfront residential development featuring 12 exclusive, thoughtfully designed apartments, a state-of-the-art wellness center, and a rooftop communal area with a pool, sauna, ice bath, and ocean views. The development journey began in 2021, with plans formally submitted in 2023.
25 Tweed Coast Road Mixed-Use Development (DA23/0225)
Part three to four storey mixed-use development comprising two commercial tenancies, two serviced apartments, and six residential units (shop top housing) above part basement car parking and associated works. An amendment (DA23/0225.01) was lodged on July 1, 2025, to modify the development consent (DA23/0225).
Hastings Road Car Park
Proposed new ground-level car park to provide an additional 52 parking spaces for the Bogangar and Cabarita Beach communities. The design includes shade trees, permeable pavements, disabled parking, free parking, lighting, and a shared pedestrian zone.
Iylah Mixed-Use Development
Boutique tri-level mixed-use development, branded Iylah, comprising 8 luxury 2 and 3 bedroom apartments and ground floor commercial/retail space at 53 Tweed Coast Road, Bogangar (Cabarita Beach), featuring high-quality finishes and lift access.
Tweed Coast Road Rehabilitation - Cabarita Beach
Rehabilitation of a short section of Tweed Coast Road at Cabarita Beach between Banksia Avenue and Cypress Crescent. Works replaced the existing pavement, improved drainage, and restored line marking to improve safety and local connectivity. Works were delivered by Tweed Shire Council and completed in 2025.
3,296 residents of Pottsville are employed, from a labour force of 3,378. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 58.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,002, about 80% 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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Pottsville has a capable workforce with strong representation in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of only 2.4% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 3.2% according to AreaSearch regional data. By March 2026, there are 3,296 employed residents, with the unemployment rate sitting 1.7% lower than the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, while workforce participation is slightly below par (58.6% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW). Census statistics show that a moderate 19.2% of the local workforce operated from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.
The local workforce is heavily represented in healthcare & social assistance, construction, and education & training. The construction sector is particularly prominent, employing residents at 1.4 times the regional standard. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents a small share of employment at 1.1% compared to 5.3% across the region. Local job opportunities appear limited, as shown by comparing the count of working residents against the local working population in the Census. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the 12-month timeframe saw a 3.2% rise in employment alongside a 3.6% increase in the labor force, which caused the unemployment rate to climb by 0.4 percentage points. This differs from Regional NSW, where employment shrank by 0.9%, the labor force dropped by 0.4%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.5 percentage points. National employment outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional perspective on future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates differ by industry. Extrapolating these industry trends to the Pottsville workforce mix suggests local jobs could grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted projection that does not factor in local population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pottsville is $1,556 a week (about $81,000 a year), with median personal income at $730 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,606 a year against an average of $61,123. 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 financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch, tax-paying residents in the suburb of Pottsville earn below the national average. The median income among local taxpayers is $46,606 and the average income is $61,123, compared to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, local figures are estimated at approximately $51,416 for the median and $67,431 for the average as of March 2026. Census data confirms household, family, and individual incomes are modest in Pottsville, placing in the 34th to 38th percentiles.
The largest income group consists of 33.2% earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week (2,495 residents), which aligns with the broader regional trend where 29.9% fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, leaving residents with only 80.6% of their income, which ranks in the 36th percentile, and placing the area in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pottsville had 2,520 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 4% apartments. 39% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,063 a month. Rent absorbs 32.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data indicates that Pottsville's housing stock consists of 76.3% detached houses and 23.6% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, compared to Regional NSW where houses make up 82.6% and other dwellings comprise 17.4%. Home ownership rates in Pottsville match the regional standard of 37.9%, while the remaining properties are mortgaged (38.9%) or rented (23.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,063 is higher than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $500 exceeds the regional average of $330. Nationally, Pottsville's mortgage costs are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pottsville counted 2,520 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 20% 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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Families make up 78.1% of households, consisting of couples with children (35.3%), couples without children (30.6%), and single-parent homes (11.4%). The remaining 21.9% are non-family households, with lone person households representing 20.1% and group houses accounting for 1.9% of the total. The average household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.6% of adults in Pottsville hold a university qualification, including 18.2% with a bachelor degree and 4.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 80% of areas nationally. A further 27.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 905 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,069 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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Pottsville's academic credentials sit behind the regional average, with 25.6% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree compared to 32.2% across NSW. This suggests room for educational expansion and skills growth. Bachelor degrees represent 18.2% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational and technical training is common, with 41.0% of the population aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (27.8%). Participation in study is high, with 32.1% of residents currently undertaking formal education. This comprises 13.4% enrolled in primary schools, 8.7% in secondary schools, and 3.5% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Pottsville reaches 92 stops on 33 routes, timetabled for about 400 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.5 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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Analysis of transit options shows 92 active transport stops within Pottsville, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 33 distinct routes that provide a combined total of 397 passenger trips per week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 126 meters from their nearest stop. Commuters mostly travel out of the area for work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode for 94% of residents. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per household. Additionally, 19.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.
Bus services average 56 trips per day across all routes, which corresponds to roughly 4 weekly trips for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.7% of residents in Pottsville report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.1% 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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Pottsville residents experience above-average health outcomes, with low rates of common illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance coverage is relatively modest at approximately 51% of the population, representing about 3,842 people. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues, affecting 8.6 and 7.9% of the population respectively, while 68.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Residents under 65 show better than average health profiles. The community includes 1,683 residents aged 65 and over, making up 22.4% of the population.
Seniors in the area enjoy above-average health outcomes, with national rankings aligning with those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Pottsville is largely Australian-born, at 84.9% of residents, with 4.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.0%) and Australian (27.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Pottsville has lower cultural diversity compared to average levels, with 84.9% of residents born in Australia, 90.2% holding citizenship, and 95.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 45.9% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.3% of local residents compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW. Looking at parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries are English (33.0%), Australian (27.4%), and Irish (10.6%). Significant differences in other ethnicities include Scottish ancestry at 8.8% of the population (compared to 8.0% regionally), Samoan ancestry at 0.2% (compared to 0.1%), and French ancestry at 0.5% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pottsville is 42. 16.4% 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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Pottsville's median age of 42 years is close to the Regional NSW average of 43 years, though older than the national median of 38 years. Children aged 5 - 14 represent a large segment of the community at 17.2%, while young adults aged 25 - 34 make up a smaller share at 6.7% compared to Regional NSW. The concentration of 5 - 14 year-olds is higher than the national average of 12.0%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 8.3% to 9.7% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 11.9% to 13.0%.
Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 11.8% to 10.0%. Projections for 2041 indicate demographic shifts, with the 35 to 44 age bracket expected to grow the most at 11%, adding 129 people to reach 1,287, while declines are anticipated in the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pottsville
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 3 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 — 61 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (7,238 at the 2021 Census → 7,516 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 (SAL13269). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.