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Springwood (Qld) has an estimated 10,231 residents, up from 9,710 at the 2021 Census — a change of 521 people, or 5.4%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 100.0% of that increase. That puts 1,688 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 Springwood (Qld) has an estimated population of approximately 10,231, drawn from AreaSearch evaluations of broader ABS demographic releases alongside post-Census validated address counts. Compared with the 2021 Census tally of 9,710 residents, this represents an addition of 521 individuals (5.4%). This update builds upon an Estimated Resident Population figure of 10,188 derived from the ABS June 2025 ERP release, coupled with 42 validated new addresses identified following the Census benchmark. Population density currently sits at 1,688 persons per square kilometer, outperforming the benchmark average across nationally evaluated territories.
Over the preceding ten-year timeframe, the suburb of Springwood (Qld) maintained steady expansion with a 0.9% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the surrounding SA3 district, with incoming overseas migration serving as the principal contributor to demographic gains. Population projections for the suburb of Springwood (Qld) utilize 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models pegged to a 2022 baseline for available SA2 zones, supplemented by 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 forecasts (established on 2021 numbers) for post-2032 periods or unmapped localities. Because state-level modeling omits age bracket breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts (2022 baseline). Looking toward 2041, demographic forecasts anticipate growth tracking slightly beneath the national statistical area median, adding 851 persons to record an overall 16-year increase of 7.9% based on combined SA2 estimates.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
96 new dwellings have been approved in Springwood (Qld) over the past five years, an average of 19 a year. That is 2.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 35% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 9, 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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Dwelling approval data from the ABS examined by AreaSearch shows that approximately 19 residential builds receive approval annually, totaling an estimated 96 dwellings across the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), with 9 approved to date in FY-25. Across FY-21 through FY-25, population inflows averaged 3.6 people per year for every completed residence, signaling strong structural demand relative to new additions that typically intensifies market competition and bolsters pricing. With approved residential builds averaging an estimated construction cost of $597,000, developer interest leans toward higher-end, premium housing products.
Furthermore, non-residential building approvals reached $28.2 million during the current financial year, underlining steady non-residential development. Per capita residential building approvals in the area track at approximately three-quarters of the Greater Brisbane benchmark, placing the locality in the 23rd percentile across Australia and restricting new purchasing opportunities while channeling interest toward established housing stock. This subdued volume compared to national figures highlights an established urban footprint and potential land constraints. Recent construction authorizations comprise 35.0% detached houses alongside 65.0% attached dwellings, offering attainable price tiers tailored to downsizing owners, investors, and entering purchasers. This diverges significantly from the prevailing residential composition (where houses account for 72.0%), reflecting diminishing greenfield availability alongside evolving residential preferences. With an approval density of around 636 people per dwelling approval, the market exhibits established maturity. Longer-term projections indicate an expansion of 808 residents leading up to 2041 from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly update. If construction rates remain at current levels, housing creation could face challenges in keeping pace with demographic expansion, potentially reinforcing competitive pressure and price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Springwood (Qld)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside Springwood (Qld), worth an estimated $131 million. A further 111 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $40 billion. 22 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and business parks & technology hubs. 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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Civic infrastructure, planning initiatives, and major developments represent critical drivers of community outcomes. In total, 33 projects with potential local impact have been cataloged by AreaSearch. Prominent works include the Springwood Library and Community Hub, the Logan River Flood Mitigation Project, Starbucks Drive-Through Cafe Springwood, and the Springwood Park Masterplan Implementation - Stage 2.
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Springwood Library and Community Hub
Council-led plan for a new integrated library and community hub in Springwood to replace and relocate legacy local library functions and provide modern learning spaces, meeting rooms, technology facilities and activation space in the town centre. The hub aligns to Council's place-based Springwood centre program and the Community Infrastructure Strategy. Property acquisition to progress the project was endorsed in late 2021, with ongoing planning across 2024-2025.
Logan River Flood Mitigation Project
Ongoing flood resilience program across the Logan River catchment incorporating flood mitigation works, updated flood modelling, drainage improvements, floodplain management, and digital flood warning and mapping systems. In 2026 Logan City Council endorsed significant improvements to flood mapping and planning policy following an independent review, with implementation progressing through a Temporary Local Planning Instrument.
Springwood Watland Plaza Mixed-Use Development
A $160 million mixed-use development by Vanguard Pty Ltd at the Watland Plaza site. The 10-level complex will feature the region's first 4-star hotel (80-90 rooms), over 100 residential apartments, a 2,500-3,000 sqm cinema complex, medical centre, gymnasium, 2,700 sqm restaurant space, serviced apartments, and approximately 600 parking spaces.
Starbucks Drive-Through Cafe Springwood
A single-storey food and drink outlet (Starbucks Cafe) with dual drive-through lanes, featuring a 208sqm Gross Floor Area and 17 dedicated car spaces. The outlet is integrated with an existing service station and was designed by Verve Building Design.
Springwood Mall Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the sub-regional shopping centre, anchored by Woolworths and Target. The project expanded the retail space to a Net Lettable Area (NLA) of 15,558m2, increased parking to 933 spaces across new suspended and basement car parks, upgraded the facade, and added a new outdoor dining precinct and new tenancies. Construction was staged to ensure continuity of centre operations.
Springwood Implementation Plan Projects
Ongoing delivery of the Springwood Implementation Plan (2023-2028), a place-based urban renewal program led by Logan City Council. The program includes streetscape upgrades, public realm improvements, pedestrian and cycle connections, landscaping, lighting, public art, green infrastructure and town centre enhancement projects. Earlier priority works including Murrajong Road, Briggs Road, Paxton Street and Carol Avenue upgrades have been completed, with additional funded and staged projects continuing through the implementation period.
Kuraby State School Infrastructure Upgrade
Comprehensive upgrade of Kuraby State School facilities including new administration building, library learning hub, additional classrooms, improved sports facilities, and enhanced accessibility features. Part of Queensland Schools Infrastructure Program.
Kuraby Telecommunications Infrastructure Upgrade
Comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure improvements including fibre optic network expansion, 5G tower installations, and improved digital connectivity for residential and business areas.
5,457 residents of Springwood (Qld) are employed, from a labour force of 5,610. Unemployment sits at 2.7%, with participation at 67.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% 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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Springwood maintains an active and capable labor base with strong representation across core community sectors and a low jobless rate of 2.7%, according to aggregated statistical district records. Across the local economy as of March 2026, 5,457 residents are employed, while local unemployment sits 1.6% lower than the Greater Brisbane level of 4.3%. Labor market participation registered at 67.2%, trailing the metropolitan mark of 70.1%. At the time of the Census, 17.3% of workers carried out their duties from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions during that period should be noted.
Key industries supporting the local labor force include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Nevertheless, health care & social assistance accounts for 14.2% of local workers, tracking lower than the 16.1% regional baseline. Census metrics recorded an employment density of 0.6 workers per resident, pointing to above-average job availability within the surrounding district. According to ABS and SALM figures aggregated by AreaSearch, the preceding 12-month timeframe saw a 2.7% contraction in the labor pool alongside a 3.1% reduction in total employment, driving an increase of 0.5 percentage points in the jobless rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion in the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage points rise in unemployment. National employment outlooks released by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide forward-looking context for local workforce demand over five- and ten-year intervals. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, structural trends vary by sector. Projecting these sectoral trajectories onto the local industry footprint indicates potential employment expansion of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (representing an indicative weighting model without localized population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Springwood (Qld) is $1,736 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $791 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,679 a year against an average of $68,174. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate local personal income aligns with wider Australian standards. Among lodging taxpayers, the median income registered at $57,679 with an average of $68,174, compared to Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Adjusted for cumulative Wage Price Index gains of 11.36% since financial year 2023, indexed figures reach roughly $64,231 for median income and $75,919 for average earnings as of March 2026. Personal, household, and family earnings from Census assessments sit between the 47th and 49th percentiles. In terms of earnings distribution, 35.2% of individuals (comprising 3,601 individuals) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, similar to the 33.3% recorded regionally.
Residential accommodation costs account for 15.8% of income, with disposable earnings positioning at the 50th percentile and overall SEIFA income placing the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Springwood (Qld) had 3,542 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 72% detached houses and 4% apartments. 40% are owned with a mortgage, 30% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $380 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census structural profiles show separate houses making up 72.3% of dwellings alongside 27.7% across attached formats, flats, and alternative categories, compared to 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% other dwellings throughout metropolitan Brisbane. Fully owned residential properties account for 30.0% of local residences, outperforming the Brisbane metro share, while mortgaged properties represent 40.1% and rental accommodations comprise 30.0%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $1,733, falling below the metropolitan standard of $1,863, whereas median weekly rental outlays sat at $380, matching the Greater Brisbane level of $380. On a national basis, local home loan payments sit beneath the Australian median of $1,863, while rental rates remain higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Springwood (Qld) counted 3,542 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,732 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 25% 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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Family units account for 72.6% of residential occupancies, divided into couples with children at 31.6%, childless couples at 27.4%, and single parent households at 12.8%. Non-family living arrangements constitute the remaining 27.4%, comprising single-person dwellings at 24.7% and shared group households at 2.6%. The typical household size of 2.6 people equals the Greater Brisbane standard.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.5% of adults in Springwood (Qld) hold a university qualification, including 17.9% with a bachelor degree and 5.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 25.0% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,348 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,020 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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Tertiary educational attainment within the locality is elevated relative to broader regional benchmarks, with 25.5% of people aged 15+ possessing university credentials compared to the SA4 average of 16.2%. Primary degree qualifications lead at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate awards at 5.0% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Practical vocational credentials are also widespread, with 36.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, divided between advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 25.0%. A substantial 27.2% of the local population participates in formal schooling or coursework. This student cohort includes 9.0% attending primary school, 7.8% enrolled in secondary institutions, and 4.9% undertaking higher tertiary study.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Springwood (Qld) means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 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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Commuter analysis indicates 1 active transport stops operating across Springwood providing bus connections. This network includes 1 individual routes delivering 333 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is comparatively limited, with typical walking distances of 1521 meters to reach the nearest boarding point. Due to its residential character, outward travel predominates, with private vehicles accounting for 89% of commutes and buses serving 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 per dwelling, while 17.3% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census during potential COVID-19 conditions. Across all scheduled routes, daily frequency averages 47 trips per day, translating to roughly 333 weekly trips per individual stop.
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68.0% of residents in Springwood (Qld) report no long-term health condition. 7.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 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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Community wellness indices generally track broader national figures across chronic condition rates and mortality statistics, displaying typical condition prevalence among the general populace alongside slightly elevated rates within older cohorts. Private healthcare coverage extends across approximately 54% of the population, representing ~5,547 people. The primary reported health conditions across the community are mental health concerns (affecting 8.6% of residents) and arthritis (affecting 8.1%), while 68.0% reported no long-term illnesses, compared to 69.2% regionally. Overall health indicators for working-age cohorts remain within expected parameters. Residents aged 65 and over constitute 18.9% of the population (1,933 people), higher than the 15.0% benchmark for Greater Brisbane, with senior cohorts facing higher care challenges while ranking below national rates for the wider demographic.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
31.8% of Springwood (Qld) residents were born overseas and 17.4% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.6%) and Australian (22.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures show higher variation than most comparable markets, with 17.4% of residents speaking a non-English language in their households and 31.8% born outside Australia. Christianity represents the predominant faith, practiced by 53.3% of the community. In relative terms, the Other category displays the most noticeable variance, accounting for 1.4% locally versus 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. Leading ancestral backgrounds among residents include English ancestry at 26.6%, Australian heritage at 22.3%, and Other lineages at 9.5%. Distinct concentrations appear among specific heritage groups, including New Zealand ancestry at 1.7% (compared to 1.0% regionally), Maori background at 2.2% (against 1.1%), and Korean heritage at 1.3% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Springwood (Qld) is 40. 25.6% 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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Age distributions closely align with the Greater Brisbane area across all major cohorts, with the largest divergence across the four main brackets measuring 3.9 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, matching the 2021 Census baseline and sitting 4 years higher than the regional median of 36 recorded at that Census. Since that count, the proportion of residents aged 0 - 24 expanded from 28.7% to an estimated 31.2%. Within older brackets, individuals aged 65 to 74 decreased from 11.7% to an estimated 9.6%, while the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 6.0% to 7.4% without an intake of younger residents.
By 2041, senior brackets aged 65+ are projected to absorb most demographic gains, adding 628 residents (32%) to reach 2,562, whereas younger to middle adult groups are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Springwood (Qld)
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 6 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 Aug 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 — 42 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,710 at the 2021 Census → 10,231 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 (SAL32635). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.