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The median house price in South Windsor is $990k, with units at $806k. House values have moved 5.0% a year compounded over five years.
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South Windsor has an estimated 6,127 residents, up from 5,948 at the 2021 Census — a change of 179 people, or 3.0%. That puts 727 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS updates alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of South Windsor has an estimated resident count of roughly 6,127 as of Aug 2026. Compared to the 5,948 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, this represents a net gain of 179 people (3.0%). That adjustment builds upon an ERP figure of 6,117 published by the ABS in June 2025, coupled with 60 validated new addresses identified post-Census. At this scale, population density stands at 726 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations.
While the wider SA3 region grew by 5.1%, the suburb of South Windsor's 3.0% increase sits within 2.1 percentage points of that mark, underscoring solid demographic momentum. Natural increase served as the primary contributor, accounting for roughly 68.0% of recent population additions. Demographic projections utilise the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset (benchmarked to 2022) at the SA2 level, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government projections (benchmarked to 2021) for areas where federal figures are unavailable, with age-specific growth trajectories applied between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward under this framework, the suburb of South Windsor is expected to see a slight aggregate contraction of 20 persons by 2041. Even so, certain segments will expand, most notably the 75 to 84 age cohort, which is slated to increase by 243 people.
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64 new dwellings have been approved in South Windsor over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 2.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 21, 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 residential approval statistics by AreaSearch shows South Windsor averaging roughly 12 approved dwellings per year, accumulating an estimated 64 homes across the preceding 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 21 approvals have been logged. Over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, the local influx averaged 1.5 people per completed residence, reflecting balanced supply and demand dynamics that foster market stability. Furthermore, construction values for new residential builds average $230,000—a figure lower than the regional standard that highlights relative affordability. Non-residential development has also seen steady momentum, with $13.5 million in commercial approvals recorded during the current financial year.
Per capita residential construction in South Windsor sits at roughly half the rate recorded across Greater Sydney and places within the 43rd percentile nationally, maintaining healthy interest in established housing while moderating choices for new home purchasers despite recent upticks in activity. These figures remain below nationwide benchmarks, pointing to a well-established urban footprint with possible planning constraints. Of all newly approved housing, standalone houses represent 69.0% while attached residences comprise 31.0%, bringing a varied spectrum of dwelling styles ranging from detached family layouts to accessible medium-density formats. Demonstrating a calm building environment, there are an estimated 349 local residents for every approved dwelling. With demographic forecasts pointing toward stable or slightly contracting resident numbers, South Windsor could benefit from eased residential demand, offering advantageous conditions to prospective 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 33 current infrastructure and development projects close to South Windsor, worth an estimated $14.9 billion. 15 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, residential development and sports & recreation. 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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Infrastructure upgrades, planning programs, and major development works play a pivotal role in shaping local prospects. Across South Windsor, AreaSearch has identified no qualifying major projects expected to directly affect the locality, although broader regional developments of note encompass Multiple Residential Subdivisions Box Hill, Richards Sydney 2765, Riverstone Precinct, and Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Management.
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Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre Improvements
The Hawkesbury Oasis Aquatic and Fitness Centre upgrades include the construction of a new shallow-depth program pool with accessibility ramp for learn-to-swim and seniors programs, upgraded school-age amenities, and a new covered outdoor functional fitness training area. The project is funded under the NSW Government WestInvest program and delivered by Hawkesbury City Council to improve community health, wellbeing, and accessibility.
Newpark Estate
Newpark Estate is a 3,000 plus lot, 381 hectare masterplanned house and land community at the end of Elara Boulevard in Melonba, within the North West Growth precinct of Marsden Park. The project delivers residential lots and home and land packages around three major parks, two large playgrounds, sporting fields, walking and bike paths and a central lake, with a future school, retail centre and childcare planned inside the estate and major retailers and public transport nearby.
Woodbury Reserve Redevelopment
Substantial upgrade of Woodbury Reserve in Glossodia including BMX Pump Track and Mountain Bike Tracks (completed August 2024), new skate park (construction commenced February 2025), new multi-purpose courts, new amenities building, upgraded practice cricket nets, improved parking.
Shared Path Bridge Over Rickabys Creek
Construction of second non-vehicular bridge over Rickabys Creek at Hawkesbury Valley Way to provide shared-path crossing linkage between shared path from Richmond to Windsor, completing off-road cycling and walking route.
Pitt Town Bypass
State-funded road project delivering a bypass linking Pitt Town Road and Cattai Road with two new single-lane roundabouts and new bridge crossings over Hortons Creek. The bypass extends Pitt Town Road past Bathurst Street through to Cattai Road, diverting through-traffic, including heavy vehicles, away from the Pitt Town village centre to improve safety and travel efficiency. Main construction began on 1 August 2025 and is being delivered by Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure, with work continuing through 2026.
North Richmond Community Precinct
The redevelopment of the North Richmond Community Centre will create a location that will serve as a meeting and cultural space, social and recreational hub, and an emergency evacuation centre for the community residing west of the Hawkesbury River. The proposed improvements include a branch library service, performing arts and rehearsal space, multipurpose art studio space, indoor sports stadium and change rooms to support hard-court sports, and precinct grounds improvements to create a mix of active and passive outdoor spaces with seating, shaded areas, barbecues, and car parking.
Kingsford-Smith Village (Over 55s)
State-of-the-art over 55s village set amongst 55 charming acres with rural aspect and stunning views. Partnership between RSL LifeCare and Redbank Communities for retirement living.
RSL LifeCare Aged Care Facility
Specialised high-dependency aged care facility with 80-bed capacity. Partnership between Redbank Communities and RSL LifeCare to provide comprehensive aged care services.
3,111 residents of South Windsor are employed, from a labour force of 3,254. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 66.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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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South Windsor maintains an evenly distributed workforce across professional and trade-based roles, distinguished by an above-average concentration in building trades alongside a local unemployment rate of 4.4%, according to AreaSearch statistical area syntheses. As of March 2026, employed residents total 3,111, while the local jobless rate sits 0.3% above the 4.1% mark seen across Greater Sydney. Labor force engagement stands at 66.9%, slightly trailing the Greater Sydney level of 68.9%. Census figures also recorded 22.7% of working residents operating from home, an outcome partially shaped by prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. The leading employment sectors for local workers are construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.
Construction represents a major local specialization, engaging workers at 1.8 times the regional benchmark. In contrast, professional & technical occupations represent just 4.4% of local employment, well below the 11.5% registered across the wider region. Job availability within the community is relatively strong, evidenced by a Census ratio of 0.7 workers for every local resident. Synthesised ABS and SALM figures compiled by AreaSearch indicate that over the preceding 12-month period, the local labor pool shrank by 3.3% while employment dropped by 3.1%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage points reduction in unemployment. In Greater Sydney over the same timeframe, the workforce grew by 1.9%, employment rose by 1.9%, and unemployment declined slightly. Looking ahead, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 provide context for future workforce trajectory. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, performance varies widely across industries. Applying these sector trends to South Windsor's specific industry breakdown projects local job expansion of 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (calculated via weighted extrapolation without adjusting for local demographic changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in South Windsor is $1,466 a week (about $76,000 a year), with median personal income at $763 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $50,015 a year against an average of $62,276. 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 postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of South Windsor registered a median taxpayer income of $50,015 and an average income of $62,276. These amounts sit beneath national benchmarks and compare to a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $55,177 for the median and $68,703 for the average as of March 2026. Across the 2021 Census, local household, family, and individual earnings placed between the 33rd and 41st percentiles.
The single largest income bracket contains 34.5% of residents (2,113 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 30.9%. Residual income after housing expenses is constrained at 77.2%, positioning the locality in the 24th percentile for affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
South Windsor had 2,221 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 76% detached houses and 2% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 45% rented and 18% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month, a total housing cost higher than 77% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 24.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.5%. 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 stock in South Windsor at the latest Census consisted of 75.9% standalone houses and 24.1% alternate structures such as apartments and townhouses, differing from the Sydney metro distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership sat at 17.7%, trailing metropolitan levels, while 37.1% of properties were mortgaged and 45.3% were leased. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $2,000, undercutting the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, while median weekly rent was $360 compared to $470 across Sydney metro. On a national level, South Windsor mortgage obligations exceed the Australian median of $1,863, whereas local rental costs sit below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
South Windsor counted 2,221 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 21% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the core living arrangement across South Windsor at 67.4% of total households, comprising couples with children (27.1%), couples without children (21.0%), and single parent households (18.3%). The remaining 32.6% consists of non-family arrangements, with single-person residences accounting for 29.4% and group dwellings representing 3.2%. The typical household contains 2.5 people, slightly below the 2.7 benchmark recorded for Greater Sydney.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.8% of adults in South Windsor hold a university qualification, including 9.8% with a bachelor degree and 3.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,743 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 960 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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Attainment figures show that 14.8% of local residents hold tertiary qualifications, trailing the Greater Sydney level of 38.0% and highlighting scope for community-focused educational programs. Among university graduates, 9.8% hold bachelor degrees, 3.4% hold postgraduate awards, and 1.6% have graduate diplomas. Technical and vocational pathways are strongly represented, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, split between advanced diplomas (9.7%) and certificates (31.4%). A significant share of the community is engaged in study, with 30.5% of residents actively enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by tier, 10.8% attend primary school, 7.9% are in secondary education, and 3.7% are engaged in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in South Windsor reaches 62 stops on 51 routes, timetabled for about 760 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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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Commuter connectivity in South Windsor includes 62 operational transport stops accommodating bus services. These facilities connect to 51 unique routes that deliver a combined 764 passenger journeys each week. Physical access is strong, with the typical resident situated 125 meters from a transit stop. Commuting patterns reflect an outward flow common to residential suburbs, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of travel. Households possess an average of 1.3 vehicles, while 22.7% of employed locals worked from home according to the 2021 Census during a period influenced by COVID-19. Transit schedules across all servicing routes provide an average of 109 daily trips, which translates to roughly 12 departures per week at each individual stop.
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63.5% of residents in South Windsor report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 91% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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 based on mortality and chronic illness indicators highlight ongoing medical challenges that impact residents across both younger and older cohorts in South Windsor. In addition, private health insurance uptake is comparatively modest, covering approximately 52% of the population (~3,160 people), whereas Greater Sydney records 59.9% coverage. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most frequently reported diagnoses in the locality, affecting 11.4 and 10.1% of the population respectively. Across the community, 63.5% of people reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health vulnerabilities are particularly notable among working-age individuals experiencing higher rates of chronic illness.
Residents aged 65 and over number 943 people (15.4% of the population), with health measures for older cohorts tracking similarly to broader national patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
South Windsor is largely Australian-born, at 84.8% of residents, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.0%) and English (28.0%). 6.5% 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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Demographic indicators reflect a relatively homogeneous cultural profile in South Windsor, where 86.0% hold Australian citizenship, 84.8% were born in Australia, and 90.9% communicate solely in English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith tradition, accounting for 55.2% of the local population compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds among South Windsor residents are Australian at 30.0% (higher than the regional benchmark of 17.8%), English at 28.0% (exceeding the regional 19.0%), and Irish at 6.8%. Other ancestral groups show clear distinctions from regional averages: Maltese ancestry accounts for 2.3% locally (against 1.0% regionally), Australian Aboriginal heritage represents 6.5% (compared to 1.3%), and Lebanese background stands at 0.9% (against 2.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of South Windsor is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 27.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in South Windsor aligns closely with Greater Sydney across standard brackets, with the greatest variance being just 1.2 percentage points. The median age remains steady at an estimated 34 years—matching the 2021 Census outcome and sitting 3 years younger than the Greater Sydney median of 37 recorded at that same Census. Senior and retiree cohorts (65+) have expanded from 13.4% of the population to an estimated 15.4% post-Census. By 2041, the 65+ demographic is expected to lead expansion by adding 438 residents (46%) to reach 1,382, while younger adult, child, and early-to-mid career age brackets are forecasted to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for South Windsor
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, 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 — 60 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,948 at the 2021 Census → 6,127 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 (SAL13617). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.