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Risdon Park has an estimated 3,914 residents, up from 3,878 at the 2021 Census. That puts 277 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Risdon Park is estimated to have a population of approximately 3,914 residents, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates and post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 36 people (0.9%) compared to the 3,878 people recorded in the 2021 Census. The updated figure builds on an estimated resident population of 3,907 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025, supplemented by 9 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With a density of 277 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers substantial physical space per resident alongside capacity for future growth.
The 0.9% post-Census increase in the suburb of Risdon Park trails the SA3 area (2.4%) by 1.5 percentage points, highlighting a competitive demographic foundation where population expansion has been driven almost entirely by overseas migration in recent times. Population forecasts for the suburb of Risdon Park utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level figures based on 2022, while post-2032 horizons and uncovered SA2 geographies incorporate the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort models (based on 2021 numbers) via weighted LGA-to-SA2 growth aggregation. Under this forecasting approach, the suburb of Risdon Park is projected to experience a slight overall reduction of 11 persons by 2041. Despite this net decline, individual age brackets are set to expand, most prominently the 85 and over demographic with a projected gain of 102 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
61 new dwellings have been approved in Risdon Park over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 2.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch indicates that Risdon Park averages roughly 12 approved dwellings per year, totaling approximately 61 residential approvals across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), with 4 recorded to date in FY-25. Amid recent population contraction, this level of construction provides suitable supply to benefit purchasers, with newly approved residences carrying an average construction value of $409,000. Commercial planning activity has also shown steady momentum, recording $15.0 million in approvals during this financial year. Residential building approvals in Risdon Park outpace the Rest of SA benchmark by 33.0% per capita over the 5 year span, preserving buyer options and supporting local property values even as recent building pace has slowed.
At the same time, volume sits below national levels, pointing to a well-established urban footprint and potential planning constraints. Approvals in recent times have consisted exclusively of detached houses, maintaining a low-density character that appeals to buyers seeking space. Detached structures make up an even larger share of current construction than the 76.0% recorded at Census, showing ongoing appetite for family dwellings despite broader densification. A ratio of roughly 1303 people per dwelling approval underlines the subdued, low-volume development landscape. Given that demographic forecasts point to stable or contracting resident numbers, housing demand pressure across Risdon Park is expected to ease, creating advantageous conditions for prospective buyers.
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 and strategic planning developments have a major bearing on community outcomes. AreaSearch has tracked 13 active or proposed initiatives relevant to the locality, highlighted by major undertakings such as the Port Pirie Riverbank Precinct, Balmoral Park Estate Expansion, Greening Port Pirie Program, and the Green Iron SA Port Pirie Hub.
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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.
1,643 residents of Risdon Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,807. Unemployment sits at 9.1%, with participation at 55.3%. 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 3,153, 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 maintains an evenly distributed labour force across white-collar and blue-collar occupations, supported by a solid presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 9.1%, and annual employment growth of 5.1% based on AreaSearch statistical estimates. By March 2026, employed residents reached 1,643, while unemployment exceeded the Regional SA figure of 5.5% by 3.7 percentage points, reflecting room for labour market gains alongside a lower participation rate of 55.3% versus 58.3% regionally. In the Census, a modest 2.8% of employed persons reported working from home, subject to potential influence from Covid-19 restrictions.
Key sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Specialisation is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, which captures 1.5 times the regional employment proportion. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 0.9% of local jobs compared to the regional benchmark of 14.5%. Comparing Census working population counts against resident worker numbers suggests that local job opportunities within the immediate area remain constrained. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM metrics shows that over a 12-month period, local employment expanded by 5.1% while the labour pool grew by 3.6%, helping reduce the jobless rate by 1.3 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional SA experienced a 1.2% rise in employment, a 2.6% expansion in the labour force, and a 1.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 project national employment to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across industries. Extrapolating these industry trends onto Risdon Park's current sector distribution suggests potential local employment increases of 5.8% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, representing an illustrative weighting calculation without local demographic adjustments.
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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ATO postcode data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that earnings in the suburb of Risdon Park trail national standards, with a median of $48,057 and a mean of $56,397, compared to Regional SA benchmarks of $48,920 and $58,933 respectively. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of approximately $52,944 for median income and $62,133 for average income. In the 2021 Census, individual, family, and household earnings all tracked between the 7th and 9th percentiles across Australia. Income distribution is anchored by the $400 - 799 weekly range, accounting for 30.0% of earners (1,174 residents), in contrast to the broader statistical region where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier is largest at 27.5%.
Despite manageable living costs allowing households to retain 87.3% of income, overall disposable income places at 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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The housing stock in Risdon Park at the most recent Census was composed of 75.8% detached houses and 24.2% alternative residential formats such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures, compared with 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings across Regional SA. Outright home ownership stood at 32.4%, trailing the wider region, while 31.4% of homes were held with a mortgage and 36.2% were rented. Housing affordability measures show median monthly mortgage costs of $1,024 and weekly rents of $180, sitting well below Regional SA figures of $1,153 and $220. Compared to Australian benchmarks of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, accommodation costs in Risdon Park remain notably low.
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 61.0% of households, consisting of couples without children (25.6%), couples with children (21.0%), and single parent households (13.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 39.0%, predominantly made up of lone person residences at 36.5% along with group households at 2.2%. Average household occupancy sits at 2.2 people, slightly below the Regional SA median 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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Educational attainment in the area reflects lower tertiary completion, with university qualification levels at 10.8% compared to the national rate of 30.4%, highlighting a clear focal area for educational support. Bachelor degrees account for 7.9% of attainment, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Conversely, vocational and technical training is well established, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, comprising certificates (29.0%) and advanced diplomas (5.8%). Formal study engagement is substantial, with 26.5% of the local population actively participating in education. This comprises 10.5% enrolled in primary school, 8.9% attending secondary school, and 2.2% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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Getting around Risdon Park means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Risdon Park is served by 30 public transport stops connecting across 4 transit routes, which deliver a combined 90 weekly passenger trips. Stop accessibility is favourable, with residents situated an average distance of 257 meters from their closest boarding point. Given its residential setting, outward travel is common, with private cars serving as the primary transport mode for 93% of commuters. Household vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, below regional figures, while 2.8% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census under potential COVID-19 influences. Transit services run at an overall frequency of 12 trips per day across the network, translating to an average of roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop.
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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Health assessments by AreaSearch highlight notable public health challenges in Risdon Park, where chronic illnesses and mortality measures indicate significant burdens across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance participation is subdued, covering roughly 49% of residents (~1,930 people), compared to the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 11.1 and 10.4% of the population respectively, while 58.7% of residents reported having no diagnosed medical conditions compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Chronic conditions show elevated rates among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 23.5% of residents (919 people), below the Regional SA share of 27.1%, with older resident health indicators aligning closely with overall national health distributions.
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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Cultural diversity in Risdon Park remains relatively low, with Australian citizens making up 92.1% of the population, 92.4% born in Australia, and 95.8% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, observed by 47.3% of local residents compared to 45.2% across Regional SA. The most common reported ancestries in Risdon Park based on parental country of birth are Australian (32.8%), English (32.3%), and Irish (6.0%). Other community lineages show distinctive local proportions, including German heritage at 5.7% (compared to 8.2% regionally), Italian at 5.1% (versus 1.7%), and Australian Aboriginal heritage at 4.2% (versus 3.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Risdon Park is 43. 25.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age demographic in the suburb of Risdon Park is comparatively younger than the broader regional profile. As at August 2026, children and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 30.1% of the local population versus 26.4% across Regional SA, while retirees and elderly persons aged 65+ make up 23.5% compared to 27.1% regionally. The estimated median age sits at 43 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level, which is 4 years younger than the Regional SA Census median of 47 and above the national Census benchmark of 38.
The 25 - 44 adult cohort has increased from 21.1% at Census to an estimated 23.0%. By 2041, senior brackets (65+) are projected to experience the strongest expansion, rising by 165 (18%) to 1,085 individuals, while younger cohorts and middle-to-young retiree groups are anticipated to contract.
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 Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jun 2026 4 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,878 at the 2021 Census → 3,914 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL41259). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.