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Sorrento (Vic.) has an estimated 2,709 residents, up from 2,013 at the 2021 Census — a change of 696 people, or 34.6%. Growth has averaged 6.9% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 386 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch incorporating broader ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations place the resident count for the suburb of Sorrento (Vic.) at approximately 2,709 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 696 people (34.6%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,013 people. Such growth has been calculated from the 2,709 figure following review of the ABS June 2025 ERP release coupled with 8 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. With 386 persons per square kilometer, the local density remains low, offering generous personal space and capacity for additional residential projects.
The 34.6% expansion achieved since the 2021 census positioned the suburb of Sorrento (Vic.) ahead of both the SA3 area (2.0%) and the wider SA4 region as a demographic frontrunner, with incoming international arrivals serving as the principal catalyst for these recent gains. Projections published in 2024 by ABS/Geoscience Australia utilizing 2022 baseline figures are applied across SA2 geographies by AreaSearch, supplemented where necessary by 2023 Victorian Government LGA projections transformed via weighted aggregation to SA2 boundaries. These models also inform age-specific trajectories across all territories between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of Sorrento (Vic.) is projected to outpace median national demographic trends, adding 551 persons through to 2041 according to consolidated SA2-level data, which corresponds to an overall gain of 20.3% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
154 new dwellings have been approved in Sorrento (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 30 a year. That places the area in the 90th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 46 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 93% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 75, 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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ABS residential approval metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Sorrento has averaged approximately 30 residential building permits annually, generating 154 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. A total of 75 approvals have already been logged for FY-25. Because an average of 3.2 people have arrived per dwelling delivered between FY-21 and FY-25, residential development trails incoming demand substantially, creating intense buyer competition and upward pricing dynamics. Furthermore, mean building values stand at $1,560,000, signaling a clear strategic focus among developers on high-end, luxury stock. In parallel, commercial building consents have reached $19.2 million over the ongoing financial year, indicating a healthy pipeline of commercial building.
On a per-capita basis, residential approvals in Sorrento outstrip Greater Melbourne by 292.0%, providing prospective purchasers with considerable options. This elevated volume well exceeds nationwide norms and underscores considerable builder enthusiasm. Housing typologies reflect 93.0% detached dwellings alongside 7.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving traditional low-density neighborhood planning centered on spacious family dwellings. With roughly 33 people per dwelling approval, the locality displays typical growth-precinct characteristics. According to the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, Sorrento is projected to expand by 551 residents heading into 2041. Given prevailing building volume, future residential construction appears well positioned to satisfy demand, creating favorable market conditions and supporting further community expansion beyond baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Sorrento (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 56 current infrastructure and development projects close to Sorrento (Vic.), worth an estimated $1.45 billion. 15 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and tourism. 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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Regional development and growth trajectories are fundamentally shaped by capital works and state planning initiatives, though no major infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as directly influencing the local precinct. Relevant broader programs and transport corridors include the Geelong Renewable Energy Zone, Geelong Line Upgrade, Corridor Preservation For Melbourne Outer Metropolitan Ring Road/E6, and Level Crossing Removal Project.
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Rye Foreshore Promenade Redevelopment
The Rye Foreshore Promenade Redevelopment is part of the Rye Township Plan Stage 1, Part B. The project creates a strong central axis to the pier, acting as the main gateway to the foreshore. Works include a refurbished central walkway, new plaza spaces, pedestrian crossings on Point Nepean Road, connecting pathways, and landscaping. The project enhances public open space by replacing the eastern pier carpark and improves connectivity and accessibility for the community.
6 Napier Street Hotel Development
DA approved development for a residential boutique hotel comprising a five-storey building with basement parking, ground floor restaurant, and onsite parking. Positioned on a 1,029sqm corner site close to the waterfront in Rye's commercial precinct.
2135 Point Nepean Road, Rye
A three-storey, mixed-use building comprising 20 architecturally designed apartments (9 x 2-bedroom and 11 x 3-bedroom) above a ground-floor retail and car park area. The Cera Stribley Architects-designed development features a curved facade, high-end finishes, residents' lounge, beach showers, 'beach box' storage, and a rooftop with a pool, deck, and barbecue facilities, with coastal views.
Rye Pier Reconstruction
Two-stage reconstruction of Rye Pier delivering a wider timber deck, updated L-shaped head with accessible low landings, solar lighting, seating, interpretative signage trail and improved all-abilities access. Stage 1 rebuilt the pier approach in 2022; Stage 2 rebuilt and upgraded the outer pier and head in 2023-2024. The pier reopened to the community and final works were completed in June 2024.
Queenscliff Ferry Terminal Redevelopment
A $15.9 million redevelopment to upgrade the Queenscliff Ferry Terminal with modern facilities, improved access, car parking, and retail opportunities. Aims to enhance ferry services and boost the local visitor economy.
Hesse Street South Redevelopment
Streetscape upgrades to Hesse Street south of King Street, including undergrounding power lines, improved street lighting and drainage, creating extra parking spaces, and planting new trees. Aims to make the street safer for cars and pedestrians while improving visual appeal.
Queenscliff Harbour Redevelopment
Modernisation of the existing Queenscliff Harbour, including new roadway, carparking, increased wet and dry berth capacity, site decontamination, and new commercial buildings (retail, cafe, restaurant) with an observation tower.
Queenscliff South Pier Preservation Works
Vital repairs to extend the life of Queenscliff South Pier and preserve its heritage values. Includes external recladding and reroofing of the Lifeboat Shed, and revitalisation of the Waiting Shed.
927 residents of Sorrento (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 952. Unemployment sits at 2.6%, with participation at 36.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. 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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Sorrento features a skilled, tertiary-educated talent pool with extensive representation across professional vocations, accompanied by a 2.6% jobless rate and a 1.0% annual rise in workforce numbers per AreaSearch data. In March 2026927 residents were actively employed, while unemployment sat 2.1% below the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne. However, local labour participation is markedly subdued at 36.5%, compared to 70.1% across Greater Melbourne. Census records showed 42.5% working remotely, though pandemic movement restrictions during that period may have influenced this outcome. The primary industry sectors employing local residents are construction, professional & technical, and accommodation & food.
In particular, construction demonstrates notable concentration, maintaining an employment proportion 1.6 times the regional norm. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 9.7% of local workers, lagging the 14.2% found across Greater Melbourne. Given the discrepancy between resident workers and local workplace headcounts, the locality remains largely residential with constrained internal employment generation. Review of SALM and ABS statistical series reveals that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.0% while the labour pool grew by 0.8%, causing the unemployment rate to drop by 0.1 percentage points. Across Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.1% and the labour supply rose 2.3%, leading to a 0.2 percentage points increase in joblessness. Further guidance on future staffing trends stems from Jobs and Skills Australia's Mar-26 national employment forecasts. Nationally, employment is anticipated to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry growth trajectories to Sorrento's specific workforce profile yields an estimated local job expansion of 6.8% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing an illustrative industry-weighted projection that excludes local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Sorrento (Vic.) is $1,658 a week (about $86,000 a year), with median personal income at $936 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,976 a year against an average of $98,050. The average runs 72% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch position taxable earnings in the suburb of Sorrento within the highest tier nationally, featuring a median of $56,976 alongside an average of $98,050. These metrics compare with Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. Incorporating cumulative Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, modelled benchmarks reach roughly $62,457 (median) and $107,482 (average) by March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual earnings at the 71st percentile ($936 weekly) and household income at the 45th percentile. The single largest income bracket comprises the 23.1% receiving $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (625 residents), closely aligned with the 32.8% regional proportion.
Households retain 90.3% of income once mortgage and rent commitments are met, supporting substantial discretionary capacity and elevating the locality into the 9th decile for SEIFA income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sorrento (Vic.) had 839 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 2% apartments. 21% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 67% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $462 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. Rent absorbs 27.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, Sorrento's residential landscape consisted of 97.0% houses and 3.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Melbourne metro where houses formed 67.9% and alternative dwellings represented 32.1%. Outright ownership was exceptionally prevalent at 66.9%, vastly surpassing Melbourne metro, with mortgaged properties comprising 20.8% and tenanted stock accounting for 12.3%. Housing costs also tracked higher: median monthly mortgage payments reached $2,167 versus $2,000 across Melbourne metro and $1,863 nationally, while weekly rental outlays were $462 against $390 in Melbourne metro and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sorrento (Vic.) counted 839 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,129 today, averaging 2.0 people each. 15% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 46% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement, making up 66.5% of households, broken down into 46.1% couples without children, 15.4% couples with children, and 3.9% single parent families. Non-family residences account for 33.5%, featuring single-person households at 31.9% and group households at 1.3%. The typical household size stands at 2.0 people, which is smaller than the 2.6 recorded across Greater Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
40.5% of adults in Sorrento (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 28.6% with a bachelor degree and 7.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 17.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 404 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,050 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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Academic credentials in Sorrento significantly outpace regional averages, as 40.5% of residents aged 15+ hold tertiary degrees compared with 23.5% across the SA4 region and 25.0% in the SA3 area. This strong educational profile underpins substantial readiness for professional careers. Bachelor degrees represent 28.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Technical qualifications are likewise prevalent, with 32.3% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, divided into advanced diplomas (15.3%) and certificates (17.0%). A significant 21.0% of the local population is engaged in study. This includes 6.8% enrolled in primary education, 6.1% attending secondary education, and 3.6% engaged in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Sorrento (Vic.) reaches 43 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 850 services a week. The typical home sits about 290 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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Sorrento's local transit network features 43 active transport stops served exclusively by bus routes. These locations are connected by 2 individual routes running 847 weekly passenger trips. Transit access remains solid, with dwellings positioned an average of 290 meters from a stop. With limited internal employment, private motor vehicles serve as the main commuting option for 83% of commuters, while 8% walk and 2% cycle. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles, and 42.5% of workers reported working from home during the 2021 Census under pandemic conditions. Across all transit lines, scheduled service averages 121 trips per day, providing roughly 19 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
61.1% of residents in Sorrento (Vic.) report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 93% of areas nationally. 3.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 65.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 1.6 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 indicators across Sorrento remain exceptionally favorable based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality metrics and chronic illness data, displaying minimal prevalence of major ailments across all age categories. Private medical insurance adoption is remarkably widespread at approximately 65% of the total population (1,772 people), outperforming Greater Melbourne at 56.7% and the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and cancer represent the primary diagnosed chronic ailments locally, recorded among 12.5 and 6.9% of residents, respectively, with 61.1% of the community reporting no medical ailments whatsoever versus 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health measures across working-age cohorts mirror typical standards.
While 64.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,739 people) live in the area compared to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, health metrics among older residents remain remarkably robust and align closely with broader national figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Sorrento (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 85.2% of residents, with 4.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.3%) and Australian (23.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Sorrento exhibits relatively low levels of multicultural diversity, with 87.6% of residents holding citizenship, 85.2% born in Australia, and 95.3% speaking English exclusively at home. Christianity forms the dominant faith tradition, encompassing 55.8% of the local community. Judaism represents the most notable relative divergence, accounting for 0.3% of residents compared to 1.0% throughout Greater Melbourne. Looking at parental birthplaces, the three leading ancestries are English at 33.3% of the community (substantially exceeding the 20.1% regional figure), Australian at 23.7% (above the regional 18.4%), and Irish at 12.7% (surpassing the 6.5% regional share).
Notable variations are also present among other lineages, including Scottish at 10.4% versus 5.6% regionally, French at 1.1% versus 0.5%, and Welsh at 0.8% versus 0.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sorrento (Vic.) is 67, older than 99% of areas nationally. That is 3 years older than at the 2021 Census. 7.2% 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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Characterized primarily as a coastal retirement and lifestyle destination, Sorrento has an older demographic profile. In August 2026, AreaSearch estimates that 64.2% of residents are aged 65+, in stark contrast to 15.1% across Greater Melbourne, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) represent just 7.3% against 32.1% regionally. The median age has risen from 64 at the 2021 Census to 67 as at August 2026, well above the 37 recorded for Greater Melbourne and the national median of 38 at the same Census. Since that Census, the senior cohort has expanded from 49.5% to 64.2%, while the 55 to 64 bracket declined from 16.8% to 14.7% and the 65 to 74 group rose from 29.6% to 34.1%.
Senior cohorts are forecast to drive future growth, increasing by 499 (29%) to reach 2,238 by 2041, whereas younger demographics are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sorrento (Vic.)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 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 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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,013 at the 2021 Census → 2,709 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 (SAL22306). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.