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The median house price in Summerland Point is $890k. House values have moved 2.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Summerland Point has an estimated 2,779 residents, up from 2,708 at the 2021 Census — a change of 71 people, or 2.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 76% of areas nationally. That puts 908 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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Following an examination of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address entries validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Summerland Point has an estimated population of approximately 2,779 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 71 people (2.6%) compared to the 2,708 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is derived from the resident population figure of 2,779, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP data release combined with 2 validated new addresses identified since the Census. With this population level, the density ratio stands at 908 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with the typical averages observed across areas analyzed by AreaSearch.
Throughout the past decade, the suburb of Summerland Point has shown stable expansion with a 1.0% compound annual growth rate, ahead of the SA3 region. Population gains were chiefly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 67.0% of the total growth in recent times, though all other components including natural increase and overseas migration remained positive contributors. AreaSearch adopts the ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the baseline are utilized. Age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking at future demographic trends, population expansion is projected to exceed the median of national statistical areas, with the suburb of Summerland Point expected to grow by 548 persons by 2041 under these combined SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 19.7% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals shows that the suburb of Summerland Point averages about 2 residential approvals annually, with a total of 11 homes approved during the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 5 so far in FY-26. With an average of 6.9 new residents arriving per constructed dwelling over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand heavily outstrips new supply, which commonly drives upward pressure on prices and heightens buyer competition. Newly built properties average $479,000 in value, highlighting a focus by developers on premium, high-end housing.
In addition, $46,000 in commercial approvals have been registered during this financial year, showing very quiet commercial development progress. When compared to Greater Sydney, building activity in the suburb of Summerland Point is significantly lower, tracking at 81.0% below the regional per capita average. This undersupply of new housing typically supports prices and demand for existing properties, even though building approvals have risen in recent periods. This level is also below the national average, reflecting the established character of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. Furthermore, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached houses, maintaining the low-density environment of the area with an emphasis on stand-alone homes that attract buyers seeking extra space. The ratio of 790 people for every single dwelling approval underscores the quiet and low-activity nature of local development. Long-term projections indicate that the suburb of Summerland Point will add 548 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If the current pace of construction persists, the supply of new housing may fall short of population growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and support stronger price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Summerland Point
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 28 current infrastructure and development projects close to Summerland Point, worth an estimated $1.47 billion. 7 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning proposals, and development initiatives play a critical role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence the local area. Key regional projects include Crangan Bay Residential Estate, South East Growth Area Plan, Toukley Desalination Water Treatment Plant, and Draft Greater Newcastle Metropolitan Plan 2036, with details provided on those of closest relevance.
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Trinity Point Marina & Resort Development
A $665 million luxury carbon-neutral waterfront destination designed by Koichi Takada. The State Significant Development includes a 5-star hotel with up to 220 rooms, 180 luxury residential apartments, and an expansion of the existing marina to 188 berths. Features include two 300-seat restaurants, a world-class wellness retreat, a floating helipad, and a public foreshore boardwalk. The project targets a 4-Star Green Star certification using green roofs and solar technology.
Morisset Sports Facility
A new purpose-built sports and recreation facility to be constructed on the grounds of Morisset Hospital. This project is a relocation of the former Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre, which was closed due to risks associated with the Eraring Power Station's ash dam. The new facility will include indoor and outdoor multi-sport courts and an oval.
Darkinjung LALC & Landcom Housing Project
A partnership between Darkinjung LALC and Landcom to develop a site at Lake Munmorah, with early investigations showing potential for approximately 380 new dwellings, including affordable housing. The project includes a planning proposal to rezone approximately 75 hectares of land for residential development with an estimated yield of 600 lots, and around 88 hectares for environmental conservation. Rezoning was completed in late 2022.
Lake Munmorah Recreation Facility
A $3.81 million project to create a significant active precinct including an inclusive regional-sized playspace, a district-level skatepark and pump track, an upgraded access road and carpark, and supporting recreational infrastructure.
Lakes Ridge Residential Estate
A 283-lot residential subdivision on 27.2 hectares of land. The development has received consent and includes 3 hectares for conservation, restoration of a wetland, a local park, and walking/cycleways.
Fishery Point Road and Morisset Park Road Intersection Upgrade
Lake Macquarie City Council has engaged Metiri to plan and design an upgrade of the Fishery Point Road and Morisset Park Road intersection. The project is currently in the planning, investigations, and design stage, with a feasibility assessment identifying traffic signals as the most viable upgrade option. The goal is to improve safety and traffic flow at the T-intersection.
Alliance Avenue and Wyee Road Intersection Upgrade
Upgrade of the intersection to a new four-legged roundabout to improve safety for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, reduce congestion, support public transport, and manage increased traffic volumes due to residential and commercial growth in Morisset, including access to the Cedar Mill entertainment venue. The project is funded by Lake Macquarie City Council, NSW Government ($2.5 million through the State Voluntary Planning Agreement Funding Program), and development contributions/private investment.
Morisset Place Strategy
A long-term strategic plan by Lake Macquarie City Council to guide the future development and growth of Morisset as a regionally significant growth area under the Hunter Regional Plan 2041. It aims to accommodate an additional 12000 residents and facilitate mixed-use precincts. A draft strategy is expected for public exhibition in 2026.
1,327 residents of Summerland Point are employed, from a labour force of 1,387. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 58.4%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 2,147, about 77% 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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The suburb of Summerland Point has a diverse labor force encompassing both white and blue-collar occupations, with the construction industry showing especially strong representation. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%, and employment grew by an estimated 3.3% over the past year based on AreaSearch statistical area aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 1,327 employed residents, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.2% higher than the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Labor force participation is considerably lower at 58.4% compared to 69.1% in Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a moderate 21.9% of the workforce worked from home, though this may reflect the influence of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The suburb of Summerland Point features a high concentration of construction workers, with employment in this sector reaching 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for only 4.5% of the local workforce compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. Comparison of the Census working population against resident numbers indicates that this mainly residential locality provides limited local job opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader statistical area, employment rose by 3.3% and the total labor force grew by 3.7% in the year ending March 2026, leading to a 0.4 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. Over the same period, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9% and labor force growth of 1.9%, accompanied by a minor decline in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 offer additional context on future demand trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local employment mix to project growth paths. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local profile suggests employment for residents will rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
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Median household income in Summerland Point is $1,312 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $646 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,706 a year against an average of $56,754. 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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The suburb of Summerland Point records a median taxpayer income of $46,706 and an average of $56,754, based on the latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. These figures are below the national averages, and contrast with a median of $60,817 and an average of $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of approximately $51,526 for the median and $62,611 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes all place between the 18th and 21st percentiles nationally.
The income distribution is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket which contains 29.3% of residents (814 people), very similar to the metropolitan average of 30.9%. Household budget pressures are high, with only 83.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking in the 21st percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Summerland Point had 1,046 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 3% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 45% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,730 a month. Rent absorbs 30.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 30.4%. 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 property types in the suburb of Summerland Point at the time of the latest Census consisted of 96.7% houses and 3.3% other housing types like townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings, compared to the Sydney metro split of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates were significantly higher than the metropolitan average at 45.2%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (34.6%) or tenants (20.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,730 was well below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $400 compared to $470 in the metro area.
On a national level, mortgage repayments are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Summerland Point counted 1,046 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 24% are couples with children, fewer than in 75% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority of homes at 73.7%, which includes 23.5% couples with children, 34.4% couples without children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 26.3% of households, consisting of lone person households at 24.3% and group households at 2.1%. The average household size of 2.5 people is slightly smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.4% of adults in Summerland Point hold a university qualification, including 8.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 36.5% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Summerland Point records relatively low levels of formal qualifications, with the university qualification rate of 11.4% sitting well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. Among those with degrees, bachelor qualifications are most common at 8.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 46.2% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications from trade or technical institutions, comprising advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 36.5%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 25.3% of residents enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 9.1% in primary school, 7.8% in high school, and 2.4% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Summerland Point reaches 14 stops on 18 routes, timetabled for about 210 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Public transport services in the suburb of Summerland Point include 14 active bus stops. These stops are served by 18 distinct routes, which provide a total of 210 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 195 meters from the nearest stop. Because it is a predominantly residential suburb, most employed residents commute out of the area, with private cars being the main transport mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars per household, which is above the regional average. In the 2021 Census, 21.9% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.
Across all routes, service frequency averages 30 trips per day, which translates to approximately 15 weekly trips for each transport stop.
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58.7% of residents in Summerland Point report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 7.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 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 indicators point to significant challenges in the suburb of Summerland Point, according to AreaSearch analyses of mortality and chronic illness rates, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older residents. The rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 49% of the population (~1,373 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent issues, affecting 12.0% and 9.6% of residents respectively. Conversely, 58.7% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney.
The working-age population experiences high rates of chronic health issues. Residents aged 65 and over make up 27.4% of the population (761 people), which is higher than the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with national health risk rankings for this group being higher than the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Summerland Point is largely Australian-born, at 87.8% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.1%) and Australian (30.2%). 4.1% 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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The suburb of Summerland Point has lower cultural diversity metrics than average, with 87.8% of the population born in Australia, 92.5% holding citizenship, and 96.0% speaking only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, which is practiced by 58.3% of residents, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most common backgrounds are English at 32.1% of the population (well above the regional average of 19.0%), Australian at 30.2% (well above the regional average of 17.8%), and Scottish at 9.0%. Other ethnic ancestries show notable differences from regional patterns, with Maltese residents comprising 1.6% of the population (compared to 1.0% regionally), Hungarian at 0.3% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Spanish at 0.5% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Summerland Point is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 20.8% 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 median age in the suburb of Summerland Point is 48 years, which is higher than the Greater Sydney median of 37 and the national median of 38 years. The age distribution features a large proportion of 65 - 74 year-olds (13.6%), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is relatively small (9.1%) compared to Greater Sydney. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket grew from 8.2% to 10.3% of the population, and the 85+ cohort rose from 2.3% to 3.5%, while the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.0% to 12.7%.
Demographic forecasts for 2041 project significant shifts, with the 65 to 74 group expected to grow by 31%, adding 117 residents to reach a total of 495. Older residents aged 65 and over are projected to account for 55% of total population growth, reinforcing the aging trend, while the number of residents aged 15 to 24 is projected to decrease by 4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Summerland Point
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 5 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) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,708 at the 2021 Census → 2,779 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 May 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 (SAL13705). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.