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Risdon Park has an estimated 3,919 residents, up from 3,878 at the 2021 Census — a change of 41 people, or 1.1%. That puts 278 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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Based on a review of recent ABS population statistics for the surrounding region combined with new address validations performed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Risdon Park is estimated to have a population of approximately 3,919 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 41 residents (1.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,878 people. The estimate is derived from a resident count of 3,910 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS, along with an additional 9 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census.
This population level corresponds to a density of 277 persons per square kilometer, which indicates ample space per resident and potential capacity for future growth. The 1.1% post-census growth rate for the suburb of Risdon Park is within 1.3 percentage points of the broader SA3 region's rate of 2.4%, reflecting competitive growth dynamics. Population increases in the locality were almost entirely driven by arrivals from overseas, which functioned as the sole source of population growth in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the projections published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 for each SA2 region, which use 2022 as their starting point. In instances where SA2 regions lack this data, or for projections extending past 2032, regional and LGA age-cohort forecasts released by the SA State Government in 2023 based on 2021 data are used, with adjustments applied via weighted aggregation of population changes from the LGA to the SA2 level. Looking at future demographic trends, projections using this approach point to a slight reduction in the overall head count, with the resident population anticipated to drop by 19 persons by 2041. Even so, expansion is expected within particular age bands, particularly among residents aged 85 and over, whose numbers are forecast to rise by 100 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
46 new dwellings have been approved in Risdon Park over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 2.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, well below 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 an analysis by AreaSearch of building approvals allocated from statistical areas, Risdon Park averages approximately 9 approved residential properties each year. Over the five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 46 dwellings were approved, with 2 approved during the current FY-26 period. Because the population has contracted in recent times, this supply has likely matched demand to provide buyers with good opportunities, and new residences carry a mean construction value of $270,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals valued at $15.0 million have been logged in the current financial year, demonstrating active business investment.
Relative to the Rest of SA, Risdon Park shows somewhat high construction levels, tracking 19.0% above the regional per capita average over the five-year period, which helps maintain choices for buyers while supporting existing asset values, though building pace has dropped off recently. This volume of construction is also below the national average, pointing to the mature nature of the locality and hinting at possible zoning constraints. Furthermore, recent development consists entirely of detached houses, which preserves the low-density feel of the area and caters to buyers looking for larger lots. Interestingly, developers are focusing on traditional detached houses at a higher rate than the baseline proportion of 76.0% recorded during the Census, showing that demand for family-style homes remains resilient despite density pressures. The calculation of 652 people in the locality for every single housing approval highlights a quiet, low-scale development landscape. With population projections remaining flat or declining, Risdon Park is likely to see reduced pressure on housing demand, which should create advantageous conditions for purchasers.
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 Risdon Park, worth an estimated $37 million. A further 24 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $291 million. 9 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and education & training. 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 choices, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects expected to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Port Pirie Riverbank Precinct, Balmoral Park Estate Expansion, the Greening Port Pirie Program, and the Green Iron SA Port Pirie Hub, with details provided below for those most relevant to the area.
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Balmoral Park Estate Expansion
A two-stage expansion of an existing estate in Risdon Park, Port Pirie, delivering 10 fit-for-purpose rental homes for key workers and 42 additional serviced housing allotments. The 10 homes will be leased to the Government Employee Housing scheme for a minimum of 10 years to support essential workforce retention, backed by 1 million dollars in funding from Renewal SA's Regional Housing Initiatives Program.
Port Pirie Riverbank Precinct
The Port Pirie Riverbank Precinct project is a multi-staged renewal of the city's foreshore area. Stage 1 focuses on Solomontown Beach and the creation of a vibrant youth precinct. Key features include a connected promenade, new picnic shelters and BBQs, upgraded toilet facilities, a beach deck with shade structures, a pump track, and a basketball half-court. The project aims to revitalize the waterfront, providing modern recreational facilities for the local community and enhancing the area's appeal to tourists.
Balmoral Park Estate Expansion
Renewal SA selected Graycar Contractors to deliver 10 rental homes for key workers and 42 residential allotments at Balmoral Park Estate. The two-stage expansion is supported by a 1 million AUD grant from the Regional Housing Initiatives Program. Chelsea Homes will construct the homes and civil works within 30 months from August 2025.
Southfields Rural Estate
A rural acreage estate offering 17 large land allotments (approx. 5,000m2 - 5,232m2) with mains water, electricity, and NBN connection, providing country living opportunities 5km from Port Pirie in the Mid North region of South Australia. The current stage is available for sale.
South-West Drainage Scheme
A stormwater drainage system and outfall proposed to address flood risk on vacant land south of Risdon Park South, unlocking approximately 600 allotments for future residential development in Port Pirie. The scheme follows a 2012 Tonkin Consulting engineering investigation into an outfall alignment through rural land west of the site, incorporating a potential storage area near Port Davis Road. Port Pirie Regional Council has committed initial funding for land acquisition and to advance project requirements, with the initiative listed in the Council's economic development investment program across both the 2024/25 and 2025/26 Annual Business Plans.As of the 2025/26 Business Plan, the project remains in its initial stages, with land negotiations and scheme advancement ongoing ahead of any construction of the drainage infrastructure itself.
Port Pirie Wharf Upgrades
Infrastructure upgrade project involving sealing of 19,350 square metres of previously unsurfaced port area with 6,100 tonnes of asphalt. Removal of 8,800 tonnes of contaminated material and addition of 9,100 tonnes of new material. Focus on Berths 5 and 7 to enhance port capacity and economic benefits to Mid North region.
Whyalla Foreshore Centre Building
Construction of a new Foreshore Centre building incorporating the Whyalla Surf Life Saving Club, public kiosk, cafe, function space and community facilities as part of the Whyalla Foreshore Master Plan. Following completion of detailed design and development approval, construction tenders opened in July 2026. The project is funded by the South Australian Government together with Whyalla City Council and complements the adjacent Splash and Play Plaza.
Kloeden Reserve Development
Development of two land parcels totaling 4.2 hectares at Kloeden Reserve in Whyalla to unlock up to 70 new homes, including at least 10 houses to be built immediately and leased back to the government for essential workers, supporting the region's growth in green energy and manufacturing.
1,633 residents of Risdon Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,800. Unemployment sits at 9.3%, with participation at 55.1%. 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 3,162, about 81% 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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Risdon Park has a balanced labor market split between white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 9.3%, and a yearly jobs growth rate of 4.9% based on statistical area data compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,633 local residents were employed, while the unemployment rate sat 3.8% higher than the Regional SA average of 5.5%, indicating opportunities for labor market tightening. Labor force participation is also somewhat low at 55.1% compared to 58.4% across Regional SA. Census data indicates that a small 2.8% portion of the workforce worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The dominant employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The region exhibits a strong concentration in health care & social assistance, employing residents at 1.5 times the regional average rate. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is minimally represented, accounting for only 0.9% of the local workforce compared to 14.5% across Regional SA. The relationship between the Census working population and resident population suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate area are relatively sparse. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS data aggregated from the surrounding statistical zones, employment grew by 4.9% over the 12 months leading to March 2026, while the total labor force expanded by 3.5%, leading to a drop in the unemployment rate of 1.3 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional SA saw employment rise by 1.2% and the labor force grow by 2.6%, while its unemployment rate climbed by 1.4 percentage points. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context for future demand in Risdon Park. These projections, looking five and ten years ahead, have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future trends. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary widely. Applying these national sector trends to the employment profile of Risdon Park suggests that local employment could rise by 5.8% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Risdon Park is $1,096 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $577 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,057 a year against an average of $56,397. 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 data compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, Risdon Park has a median taxpayer income of $48,057 and an average income of $56,397. These figures sit below national benchmarks, and contrast with Regional SA's median of $48,920 and average of $58,933. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would stand at approximately $52,944 for the median and $62,133 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Risdon Park all sit between the 7th and 9th percentiles nationwide.
The largest income bracket contains 30.0% of local taxpayers (1,175 individuals) earning between $400 - 799, which differs from the metropolitan area where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 27.5%. Although housing expenses are low with residents keeping 87.3% of their income, total disposable income sits in the 11th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Risdon Park had 1,607 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 6% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 36% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $180 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,024 a month. Rent absorbs 16.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.6%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential dwelling types in Risdon Park at the time of the latest Census consisted of 75.8% detached houses and 24.2% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached homes, units, and other dwellings, compared to Regional SA's breakdown of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other properties. Home ownership rates in Risdon Park lagged behind the regional average at 32.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (31.4%) or renting (36.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly lower than the Regional SA average at $1,024, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $180, compared to regional figures of $1,153 and $220.
On a national level, mortgage repayments in Risdon Park are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Risdon Park counted 1,607 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 37% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 61.0%, which is comprised of 21.0% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 13.8% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.0%, with single-person households representing 36.5% and group living situations making up 2.2%. The median household size of 2.2 residents is slightly below the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.8% of adults in Risdon Park hold a university qualification, including 7.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 96% of areas nationally. A further 29.0% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 114 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 837 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 locality presents educational hurdles, with university graduation rates at 10.8%, which is substantially lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights a gap and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 7.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Vocational and technical abilities are common, with 34.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade credential, consisting of advanced diplomas at 5.8% and certificates at 29.0%. Enrolment in education is remarkably high, with 26.5% of the population presently undertaking formal study.
This cohort includes 10.5% in primary schools, 8.9% in secondary schools, and 2.2% in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Risdon Park means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 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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58.7% of residents in Risdon Park report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 94% of areas nationally. 10.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.6 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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Significant health issues are present in Risdon Park, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality and chronic illness rates, which affect both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 49% of the population, representing about 1,932 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by residents were arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 11.1% and 10.4% of the population, respectively, while 58.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA.
The working-age demographic shows elevated rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.5% of the population, representing 920 individuals, which is lower than the Regional SA average of 27.1%. Senior health measures present some issues, with national percentiles tracking close to general population levels.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Risdon Park is largely Australian-born, at 92.4% of residents, with 4.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.8%) and English (32.3%). 4.2% 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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Risdon Park displays below-average levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 92.1% of the population, 92.4% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 47.3% of residents in Risdon Park, compared to 45.2% across Regional SA. Regarding parental country of birth, the top three ancestries in Risdon Park are Australian at 32.8%, English at 32.3%, and Irish at 6.0%. There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with German background underrepresented at 5.7% of Risdon Park compared to 8.2% regionally, while Italian is overrepresented at 5.1% compared to 1.7%, and Australian Aboriginal is higher at 4.2% compared to 3.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Risdon Park is 43. 24.9% 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 Risdon Park is 43 years, which is notably lower than the Regional SA average of 47 years but higher than the national median of 38 years. Young people aged 15 to 24 are well represented at 12.8%, while the 65 to 74 bracket is smaller at 11.0% than the regional average. Since 2021, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 11.1% to 12.1% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.0%. By 2041, the area is expected to experience significant shifts in its age structure.
The 85 and over cohort is projected to lead this trend with a 66% increase of 98 people, growing from 148 to 247. The trend toward an older population is clear, as the 65 and over demographic represents the entirety of the projected growth, while declines are forecast for the 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 cohorts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Risdon Park
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 | Jun 2026 2 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 Jun 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 — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,878 at the 2021 Census → 3,919 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 (SAL41259). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.