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Regency Downs has an estimated 2,891 residents, up from 2,623 at the 2021 Census — a change of 268 people, or 10.2%. Growth has averaged 1.7% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 190 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 investigations of ABS population adjustments for the wider region, alongside recent address registries verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Regency Downs has an estimated residency of 2,891 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 268 individuals (10.2%) since the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,623 individuals. The variation is calculated from a resident base of 2,838, calculated by AreaSearch after reviewing the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) and a further 79 validated new addresses post-Census. Such population volumes result in a density of 189 persons per square kilometer, which offers substantial space per individual and capacity for subsequent expansion.
The 10.2% expansion rate in the suburb of Regency Downs since the 2021 census outpaced the country's average (9.3%), placing it among the region's expansion leaders. Population expansion in this locality was mostly stimulated by interstate migration, accounting for roughly 66.0% of cumulative population expansion in recent times, though all indicators including overseas migration and natural growth registered positive gains. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 serving as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and for periods beyond 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government for SA2 regions, published in 2023 and utilizing 2021 statistics, are applied. Note that these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age bracket; consequently, when they are used, AreaSearch distributes proportional growth weightings modeled on the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 statistics) for individual age cohorts. In terms of future demographics, the suburb of Regency Downs is anticipated to experience population growth above the national median, with the locality projected to add 618 individuals by 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, representing a total rise of 19.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
100 new dwellings have been approved in Regency Downs over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 17, 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permits allocated from statistical region registries, the suburb of Regency Downs averages roughly 20 residential approvals annually, with an estimated total of 100 residences approved throughout the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 16 recorded in FY-26 so far. An average gain of 2.2 new occupants per year is noted for every residence constructed during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), indicating steady demand that underpins property values, while new houses show an average construction cost of $431,000, showing that builders are focusing on the higher-end market segment with premium homes.
Furthermore, commercial approvals have reached $10.1 million this financial year, pointing to steady commercial development. Relative to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Regency Downs registers 15.0% less new construction activity per resident, yet it places in the 85th percentile of locations analyzed across the country. New construction consists of 88.0% detached houses and 12.0% medium and high-density options, maintaining the low-density profile of the area with a focus on single-family houses that draw buyers seeking space. Recording approximately 115 individuals per residential permit, the suburb of Regency Downs displays the hallmarks of an expanding area. Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Regency Downs will add 565 occupants up to 2041 (computed from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projection). At the current pace of construction, new residential options should easily satisfy demand, creating favorable buying opportunities and potentially aiding growth beyond current demographic 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 9 current infrastructure and development projects close to Regency Downs, worth an estimated $78 million. 6 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and retail. 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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Few elements impact local performance as much as changes to regional infrastructure, key projects, and planning frameworks. In total, no projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Primary projects include the Warrego Highway Upgrade Program, Inland Rail - Queensland Sections, Proposed Inland Rail Tunnel (Gowrie to Brisbane Port), and Inland Rail - Gowrie to Kagaru (G2K), with the subsequent list outlining those expected to be of greatest significance.
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Plainland Crossing - Endeavour Way Industrial Development
Industrial and bulky goods precinct within the Plainland Crossing town centre. The final release of commercial lots is actively being developed and marketed for showrooms, bulky goods, and warehousing. Fully serviced commercial lots with direct access to Warrego Highway via Gehrke Road. National retailers including Bunnings and Aldi are already established nearby.
Plainland Crossing
A master-planned residential and commercial community in Plainland, midway between Ipswich and Toowoomba on the Warrego Highway. The development delivers approximately 400 residential lots across multiple stages alongside an 11-hectare retail and commercial precinct now fully sold and occupied by national retailers including Bunnings, Aldi, and Woolworths. Commenced in 2015, the estate offers a range of lot sizes with underground power, NBN, and sewer connections, and includes multiple landscaped parks.
The Range View Estate
Acreage development offering vast plots of land for rural lifestyle. Focus on sustainable living, green spaces, and thoughtful infrastructure.
Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area
A future major industrial and employment hub for South East Queensland. The project includes the delivery of catalytic trunk infrastructure and a proposed Ebenezer Intermodal Terminal to support the Inland Rail project.
Gainsborough Meadows Estate
Masterplanned house and land estate in Brassall, Ipswich, delivering new residential lots with local roads, drainage, and landscaping in staged releases. Close to schools, shopping, and transport with house and land packages marketed by Tribeca.
Eureka Brassall Expansion
Completed expansion delivering 51 new 2-bedroom rental villas within Eureka Gainsborough Lifestyle Village, including refurbished community facilities (pool house and community room). Staged handover in 2023 with final 11 villas completed and fully leased by Feb 2024.
Woolworths West Brassall Shopping Centre
Construction is underway on a Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre at West Brassall / Emerald Hill. The project spans about 25,500 sqm and will deliver about 6,000 sqm of retail space, including a full-line Woolworths supermarket, approximately 15 specialty shops and kiosks, BWS, food and service tenancies, a medical and health precinct, outdoor dining and about 300 on-grade car parks. The centre is positioned to serve the growing Brassall and Emerald Hill residential catchment near the Warrego Highway connection and is due for completion in late April 2026.
Cunningham Highway Upgrade
The $276 million Cunningham Highway upgrade will enhance one of the region's major arterial roads. This project aims to improve safety, reduce travel times, and accommodate increasing traffic volumes between Ipswich and surrounding areas.
1,258 residents of Regency Downs are employed, from a labour force of 1,343. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 61.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,240, about 78% 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 Regency Downs possesses a balanced labor force that includes both professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and production fields heavily represented, an unemployment rate of 6.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 10.0% over the last year, compiled from statistical area registries by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,258 occupants were employed, whilst the unemployment rate was 2.0% higher than the 4.3% rate of Greater Brisbane, and workforce engagement was notably lower (61.9% relative to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census records indicate that a modest 9.7% of occupants worked from home, though the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions should be taken into account.
The primary job sectors for occupants are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The locality shows a particularly strong concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with staffing levels standing at 5.1 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles employ only 3.4% of the local workforce, which is below the 8.9% recorded in Greater Brisbane. This mostly residential locality appears to present restricted employment opportunities locally, as shown by comparing the count of Census workers against the resident population. Based on AreaSearch research of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from broader statistical regions, during the year ending March 2026, employment numbers rose by 10.0% and the active labor force grew by 8.2%, leading to a decrease of 1.5 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This is different from Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, the labor force expanded by 3.4%, and unemployment increased by 0.1 percentage points. National workforce forecasts from May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context on prospective labor demand in the suburb of Regency Downs. These forecasts, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been aligned with the local employment makeup to estimate growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment distribution of the suburb of Regency Downs suggests local employment should rise by 5.8% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation for demonstration purposes and does not incorporate localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Regency Downs is $1,570 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $660 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,952 a year against an average of $58,137. 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 most recent postcode-level ATO registries released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the taxpayer median income in the suburb of Regency Downs is $50,952, with an average of $58,137. This sits below the national average, and compares to a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current projections estimate these figures at roughly $56,740 (median) and $64,741 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household income is situated in the 39th percentile ($1,570 weekly), while individual income sits in the 21st percentile.
The statistics show that the weekly bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 38.3% of occupants (1,107 people), mirroring wider patterns in the surrounding region where 33.3% fall into the same category. Financial strain from housing costs is significant, leaving residents with only 83.4% of their income, which ranks in the 39th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Regency Downs had 848 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 56% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $368 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 23.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential configurations in the suburb of Regency Downs, recorded during the most recent Census, consisted of 100.0% houses and none of other styles (duplexes, apartments, or alternative properties), compared to Brisbane metro's breakdown of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, home ownership rates in the suburb of Regency Downs matched the Brisbane metro level of 26.6%, with remaining homes being mortgaged (55.6%) or rented (17.8%). The median monthly home loan payment was significantly below the Brisbane metro average at $1,517, whereas the median weekly rent was registered at $368, compared to Brisbane metro averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively.
On a national level, home loan payments in the suburb of Regency Downs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Regency Downs counted 848 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 935 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 36% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 80.7%, which includes 35.8% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent households. Non-family arrangements make up the remaining 19.3%, consisting of single-person households at 16.5% and group living situations at 3.2% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.9 individuals is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
8.8% of adults in Regency Downs hold a university qualification, including 5.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 76% of areas nationally. A further 39.1% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The locality face educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (8.8%) tracking far lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a difficulty and a chance for targeted academic programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 5.9%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.6%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Practical and technical capabilities are highly prevalent, with 49.3% of occupants aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (39.1%). Enrollment in academic programs is exceptionally high, with 31.0% of occupants currently undertaking formal study. This comprises 12.3% in primary schooling, 10.5% in high schools, and 1.8% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Regency Downs means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 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
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62.0% of residents in Regency Downs report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 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 statistics show substantial difficulties for the suburb of Regency Downs, based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality indices and chronic illness rates, with several health conditions heavily affecting both younger and older age brackets, and the level of private health insurance coverage being relatively low at roughly 50% of the community (~1,452 people). This compares to 55.8% throughout Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the locality were asthma and mental health concerns, which affect 11.0 and 10.1% of residents respectively, while 62.0% of residents reported having no medical conditions, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age cohort faces notable health difficulties, with elevated rates of long-term conditions. The suburb of Regency Downs has 14.9% of its population aged 65 and over (430 people). Health trends among older residents present some hurdles, with nationwide standings generally aligning with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Regency Downs is largely Australian-born, at 89.1% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.8%) and Australian (31.5%). 3.9% 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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The suburb of Regency Downs displays lower than average cultural diversity, with 90.0% of the population holding citizenship, 89.1% born in Australia, and 97.6% using only English in their households. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 51.9% of the population, compared to 47.8% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Regarding heritage (parents' place of birth), the three largest cohorts represented in the suburb of Regency Downs are English at 31.8% of the population (substantially above the regional average of 26.8%), Australian at 31.5% (substantially above the regional average of 23.2%), and German at 8.1%.
Furthermore, there are distinct differences in the presence of other backgrounds: New Zealanders are slightly overrepresented at 0.9% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Samoans account for 0.4% (compared to 0.9%), and Australian Aboriginals make up 3.9% (compared to 2.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Regency Downs is 37. 21.8% 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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At 37 years, the median age in the suburb of Regency Downs closely aligns with the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and is very near the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Regency Downs contains a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 age bracket (13.6%) but fewer people aged 25 - 34 (10.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has expanded from 3.7% to 5.0% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group has contracted from 16.8% to 15.7%.
Demographic projections suggest that the age structure of the suburb of Regency Downs will change considerably by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the highest projected growth at 32%, adding 120 residents to total 502, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort experiences no growth with a net change of natural language zero new residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Regency Downs
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 79 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,623 at the 2021 Census → 2,891 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 (SAL32416). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.