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South Maclean has an estimated 3,665 residents, up from 2,232 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,433 people, or 64.2%. Growth has averaged 10.0% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 809 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 85.0% of that increase. That puts 207 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 South Maclean has an estimated population of approximately 3,665, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining regional ABS demographic updates with post-Census validated address counts. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 2,232 people, this represents an addition of 1,433 people (64.2%). This figure is calculated from a resident population benchmark of 3,487, identified from the ABS ERP data release in June 2025 alongside 809 validated new addresses registered following the Census date. With a density of 206 persons per square kilometer, the suburb provides ample space per resident and significant capacity for future residential expansion.
The suburb of South Maclean outpaced both state figures and the national average (9.5%) with its 64.2% expansion since the 2021 census, establishing itself as a prominent regional growth center. This population rise has been predominantly underpinned by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 85.0% of recent population gains, complemented by positive contributions from natural growth and overseas migration. Demographic modeling for the suburb of South Maclean incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections based on 2022 benchmarks. Where local areas lack coverage or extend post-2032, projections adopt 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 releases based on 2021 figures. Because these state estimates do not break down age brackets, AreaSearch allocates proportional cohort weighting consistent with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Over the 16 years leading to 2041, aggregated SA2-level modeling indicates the suburb of South Maclean will grow by 2,058 persons, representing an overall increase of 51.3% and ranking its anticipated growth trajectory within the top 10 percent of statistical areas evaluated by AreaSearch.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
564 new dwellings have been approved in South Maclean over the past five years, an average of 112 a year. That places the area in the 93rd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 31 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 142 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 99% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 165, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that South Maclean averages approximately 112 dwellings approved for development each year, accumulating an estimated 564 homes approved across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), including 165 so far in FY-25. Demonstrating balanced market supply and demand that fosters stable conditions, the area has seen an average of 1.9 people per year arrive for every home constructed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). Furthermore, new residential builds carry an average expected construction cost of $424,000.
Per capita building activity in South Maclean exceeds Greater Brisbane by 109.0%, providing purchasers with expanded options. This pace of construction sits well above the national norm, underscoring substantial developer enthusiasm. Recent development focuses heavily on detached houses at 99.0% compared to 1.0% attached dwellings, preserving the community's established low-density setting and delivering family residences tailored for buyers seeking spacious living. With roughly 20 people per approval, South Maclean exhibits the hallmarks of an expanding urban growth area. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, forward projections indicate that South Maclean will add 1,880 residents by 2041. Ongoing building volumes appear well positioned to satisfy this influx of housing demand, maintaining favorable conditions for prospective buyers while potentially facilitating population expansion beyond present baseline 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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside South Maclean, worth an estimated $8 million. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $232 billion. 43 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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 programs, planning frameworks, and major capital initiatives serve as vital drivers of community development. AreaSearch has identified a total of 20 projects with the potential to influence the locality, featuring major developments such as Flagstone Community Hub, Pebble Creek, Flourish Estate, and Flagstone City among the most prominent undertakings.
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Flagstone Community Hub
Multi-purpose community facility including library, community meeting spaces, recreational facilities and local government services to serve the growing Flagstone residential area.
Pebble Creek
A $120 million master-planned residential community comprising 646-650 lots located in South Maclean within the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area. Features the multimillion-dollar 9.4-hectare Pebble Creek Parklands with picnic & play areas, multi-use courts and ovals, off-leash dog parks, bicycle precinct, walking trails, and community facilities. Over half the community is now complete with residents enjoying the lifestyle. The development offers lots ranging from 280-516 sqm (average 350 sqm) and focuses on connecting the community to nature through green pedestrian links and vegetated streetscapes.
Flourish Estate
A 511-lot masterplanned residential community in South Maclean, offering house and land packages. Over a third dedicated to an ecological corridor and recreational park, includes walking and cycling paths, promoting green space and outdoor living. Designed to be family-friendly with focus on community connection.
Stonewood Estate Flagstone
Stonewood Estate is a master-planned residential community being developed within the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area in Logan City. Situated along Stonewood Avenue, the project delivers hundreds of serviced residential homesites connected to extensive parklands, walking trails, and modern urban infrastructure. Progressive civil construction and stage releases are underway to support population growth in South East Queensland's southern corridor.
Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area
The Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area (PDA) is a 7,188-hectare urban growth corridor managed by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) to deliver approximately 51,500 dwellings for up to 138,000 residents. The masterplanned corridor includes a 126-hectare city centre, extensive trunk infrastructure, employment and health hubs, and a proposed passenger rail link from Salisbury to Beaudesert. Active construction and residential delivery are underway across major developments including Peet Flagstone City, Mirvac Everleigh, and Pacifiq Communities Riverstone Springs.
Kindira by Mirvac (Monarch Glen Master Planned Community)
Kindira is a major 480-hectare master-planned community by Mirvac located in Monarch Glen within the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area. Planned to accommodate more than 7,300 homes and over 20,000 residents across multiple stages, the community integrates 40% dedicated conservation green space, primary and secondary schools, sports parks, and a district retail and transit hub. Civil infrastructure, bulk earthworks, and the extension of Homestead Drive are currently under construction.
Greater Flagstone New State Primary School
The Queensland Department of Education is progressing planning for a new state primary school in Greater Flagstone to support long-term population growth. The project remains in the planning phase with enrolment growth continuing to be monitored. The previously anticipated 2025 opening has been deferred, with the current planned opening in 2030. A school site has been identified, with design, traffic, environmental and stormwater investigations to occur before construction.
Flagstone Rise Estate
Flagstone Rise Estate is a boutique residential neighbourhood of around 300 house and land lots within the wider Flagstone masterplanned community. The estate offers elevated homesites with views, local parks, walk and cycle paths, and convenient access to schools, childcare, Flagstone Village shopping, and the emerging Flagstone City town centre with its planned CBD, train station and major recreation park.
1,682 residents of South Maclean are employed, from a labour force of 1,752. Unemployment sits at 4.0%, with participation at 63.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% 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. The working-day population is estimated at 3,270, about 89% 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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Workforce patterns across South Maclean show a balanced split between blue-collar and white-collar roles, with building and trade disciplines exhibiting strong representation, alongside an unemployment rate of only 4.0% according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. Across the local market as of March 2026, 1,682 residents are actively employed. The local jobless rate sits 0.3% below the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%, though local labour force participation of 63.7% is notably lower than Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. In addition, Census records indicate that 14.5% of working residents operated from home, a metric subject to the effects of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
Local workers are primarily employed across construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. The construction sector displays an exceptional local presence, employing residents at 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical services category accounts for only 4.1% of employment relative to 8.9% across the broader region. Given its largely residential character, the locality provides few employment positions within its own boundaries, as reflected in Census comparisons between resident and working populations. AreaSearch assessment of ABS and SALM data reveals that across the 12 months to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 1.8% while total employment fell by 3.1%, leading to an increase of 1.2 percentage points in the jobless rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.4% workforce expansion, 3.2% employment growth, and an unemployment increase of 0.1 percentage points. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national industry projections from Mar-26 provide context for future workforce demand. Nationally, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sectoral performance varies widely. Applying these industry growth distributions to South Maclean's occupational composition indicates potential local employment gains of 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, based on simple illustrative weighting that excludes specific local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South Maclean is $2,061 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $782 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,813 a year against an average of $60,049. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the suburb of South Maclean earned a median income of $52,813 and an average income of $60,049, falling below the nationwide benchmark as well as Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at approximately $58,813 and average earnings at $66,871. According to 2021 Census records, weekly household income ($2,061) placed in the 69th percentile, whereas individual income sat at the 45th percentile.
The dominant income bracket comprises 40.2% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,473 residents), compared to 33.3% regionally. Housing expenses account for 16.0% of earnings, while disposable income sits at the 69th percentile and the SEIFA income index positions the area in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Maclean had 690 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 60% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $470 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.8%. 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, residential dwellings in South Maclean consisted of 99.6% standalone houses and 0.4% other dwellings including apartments and semi-detached properties, contrasting with the Brisbane metro profile of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 27.4%, matching Brisbane metro levels, while mortgaged properties accounted for 60.2% and rental accommodation made up 12.4%. Typical monthly mortgage payments reached $1,950 compared to $1,863 across Brisbane metro and $1,863 nationally. Median weekly rent was recorded at $470, sitting noticeably above the Brisbane metro mark of $380 and the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Maclean counted 690 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,133 today, averaging 3.1 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 85.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 40.5%, couples without children at 30.6%, and single parent families at 12.7%. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.8%, made up of lone person households at 12.4% and group households at 1.9%. The median household size stands at 3.1 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane metric of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.3% of adults in South Maclean hold a university qualification, including 9.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 34.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational qualification profiles show that 12.3% of residents hold university degrees, significantly below the Greater Brisbane level of 30.5%. Attainment at the tertiary level is led by bachelor degrees at 9.0%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.8% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.5%. Vocational and practical trade qualifications are well represented, with 44.8% of individuals aged 15+ holding technical credentials, encompassing 34.9% with certificates and 9.9% holding advanced diplomas. A significant proportion of the local population participates in learning, with 30.6% of residents actively enrolled in formal study. This comprises 11.5% attending primary education, 10.7% in secondary education, and 3.2% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around South Maclean means driving: households keep an average of 2.4 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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67.0% of residents in South Maclean report no long-term health condition. 5.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Mortality figures and chronic condition metrics compiled by AreaSearch indicate notable health challenges in South Maclean, with common medical conditions prevalent across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage extends to roughly 51% of the overall population (~1,869 people), trailing the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8%. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary chronic ailments in the locality, diagnosed in 9.1 and 8.7% of residents, respectively, while 67.0% of the community reported having no long-term health conditions compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents record elevated rates of chronic illness, and individuals aged 65 and over make up 13.1% of the population (480 people), below the 15.0% proportion seen across Greater Brisbane, alongside nationwide health rankings that align broadly with general population distributions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
South Maclean is largely Australian-born, at 83.7% of residents, with 6.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.9%) and Australian (27.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for South Maclean sit below national averages, with Australian citizens making up 88.6% of residents, 83.7% born in Australia, and 93.3% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity forms the largest religious affiliation, representing 48.2% of residents. The most noticeable variation is among those identifying with Other religions, who account for 1.1% of the population versus 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. English ancestry represents the most common heritage at 30.9% of the population, followed by Australian at 27.4% and Irish at 8.9%. Variations appear among other ancestral backgrounds, with German heritage accounting for 4.7% (compared to 4.2% regionally), New Zealand ancestry representing 1.3% (against 1.0% regionally), and Russian background comprising 0.5% (versus 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Maclean is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.5% 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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South Maclean exhibits a younger demographic distribution relative to Greater Brisbane. Children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 35.5% of residents as at August 2026 compared to 31.8% across Greater Brisbane, while young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 24.6% locally against 30.6% across the wider capital region. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 38, decreasing from 39 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that Census. Middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) have shifted from 29.4% down to an estimated 26.3% since the Census.
In demographic forecasts through to 2041, middle aged and young retiree cohorts are projected to experience the largest numerical increase of 633 residents (66%) to reach 1,597, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) are anticipated to record the fastest growth, expanding by 105% to 983.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Maclean
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 809 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,232 at the 2021 Census → 3,665 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 (SAL32595). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.