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The median house price in Sutherland (NSW) is $1.67m, with units at $870k. House values have moved 2.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Sutherland (NSW) has an estimated 12,253 residents, up from 11,570 at the 2021 Census — a change of 683 people, or 5.9%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 279 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 74.0% of that increase. That puts 3,432 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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The suburb of Sutherland (NSW) has an estimated population of around 12,253 as of Aug 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census. This figure represents an increase of 683 people, which amounts to 5.9%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 11,570 people. The adjustment is derived from a resident population of 12,131, as estimated by AreaSearch after reviewing the latest ERP data release by the ABS dated June 2025, plus 279 additional validated new addresses since the Census date.
With a density ratio of 3,432 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks in the upper quartile among national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. Its 5.9% growth since the 2021 census surpassed both the SA3 area, which grew by 3.2%, and the SA4 region, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader. Recent population gains were largely driven by overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 74.0% of the total increase. Population projections produced by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 with a 2022 baseline) are applied by AreaSearch across SA2 divisions, supplemented where needed by NSW State Government SA2 modeling (released in 2022 from a 2021 baseline). Cohort-specific growth trajectories from these datasets are extended forward across all zones for the 2032 to 2041 timeframe. Under these modeled demographic patterns, the suburb of Sutherland (NSW) is slated for an overall expansion slightly beneath the national median, gaining an estimated 1,502 persons to 2041 via aggregated SA2 forecasts, which represents a cumulative 16-year increase of 11.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
377 new dwellings have been approved in Sutherland (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 75 a year. That places the area in the 62nd percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 73 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 12% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 54, 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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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows Sutherland averaging roughly 75 residential permits annually, totaling 377 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 54 so far in FY-25. Across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the ratio of 1.9 new residents per year per dwelling built suggests balanced property market conditions; however, this figure climbed to 3.6 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years, highlighting heightened residential demand and possible supply tightening. The expected construction cost for newly approved dwellings averages $428,000, aligning with regional benchmarks.
Meanwhile, commercial planning activity reached $42.4 million in approvals during the ongoing financial year, pointing to vigorous non-residential development. Relative to Greater Sydney, new residential approvals per person in Sutherland are 111.0% higher, broadening choices for prospective buyers despite a recent deceleration in overall construction momentum. Medium-to-high density structures dominate modern development, with townhouses or apartments comprising 88.0% of approved dwellings compared to 12.0% detached dwellings. This prevailing focus on compact formats provides accessible entry points that cater well to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. With roughly 271 people per approval, Sutherland maintains low-density characteristics. Moving forward, urban planning estimates anticipate an influx of 1,380 residents through to 2041 from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Provided residential construction continues at its historic pace, incoming housing supply appears well-positioned to satisfy future demand, sustaining balanced market conditions and potentially accommodating growth beyond baseline projections.
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Development applications around Sutherland (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 14 current infrastructure and development projects inside Sutherland (NSW), worth an estimated $261 million. A further 15 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.92 billion. 5 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities. 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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Public works, urban planning, and capital investments play a decisive role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 20 key initiatives influencing the district, notably the President Private Hospital Redevelopment, Workway Trade Centre, Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade, and Adelong Sutherland.
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Sutherland Public School Hall Upgrade
Construction of a new multipurpose hall at Sutherland Public School, including a stage, indoor sports court, canteen, storage, amenities, out of hours school care (OOSH) facilities and a covered outdoor learning area. Major external construction is now complete, with the steel frame and roof installed and internal mechanical, electrical, data and hydraulic services underway. Part of the NSW Government's 9.2 billion dollar investment in new and upgraded schools. Forecast completion by Day 1 Term 1 2027.
Grand Vermont
New residential development at 48 Vermont Street featuring contemporary apartments with premium finishes, rooftop gardens and proximity to Sutherland train station
Sutherland Co-Living Development
Demolition of two existing dwellings and construction of a seven-storey co-living residential building comprising 83 self-contained rooms, communal indoor and outdoor facilities, and basement parking. The development approved by Sutherland Shire Council under DA23/0827 aims to supply flexible and affordable rental accommodation close to Sutherland railway station.
Adelong Sutherland
Residential development at 552-556 President Avenue featuring modern apartments with quality finishes, communal facilities and convenient access to transport and shopping
Eterna Sutherland
Contemporary 6-level development comprising 53 apartments across 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom configurations with rooftop communal space and premium finishes including Caesarstone benchtops and ILVE appliances
Sutherland Co-Living Development
A six-storey co-living development with 83 rooms (mix of single and double occupancy), communal areas, two basement parking levels with 18 car spaces, 18 motorcycle spaces, and 16 bicycle spaces. Each room includes a kitchenette and en-suite facilities. Approved by the Land and Environment Court in April 2025 following council deemed refusal. Designed to provide modern, affordable housing for young professionals and key workers near Sutherland train station.
President Private Hospital Redevelopment
An 87 million dollar State Significant Development redeveloping President Private Hospital into a modern healthcare facility for the Sutherland Shire by Macquarie Health Corporation. The works involve the construction of a new three-storey clinical building providing 110 inpatient beds, a 72-bed mental health unit, a refurbished theatre complex, and an upgraded wellness centre. Following a successful Land and Environment Court appeal in 2024, site demolition and active construction are underway to deliver expanded surgical, medical, and rehabilitation services.
Gymea Trade Centre Redevelopment (Stages 2 & 3)
Comprehensive expansion and upgrade of the Gymea Trade Centre. The project includes the delivery of new large format retail premises, an upgraded fitness centre, modern medical suites, and childcare facilities. Managed by Charter Hall, these final stages focus on enhancing local service diversity and increasing on-site parking capacity to support the growing regional catchment.
7,458 residents of Sutherland (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 7,819. Unemployment sits at 4.6%, with participation at 75.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 10,854, 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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Sutherland features an educated workforce with notable representation in professional services, maintaining an unemployment rate of 4.6% alongside stable job levels over the previous year according to statistical area data. Employment figures for March 2026 show 7,458 residents in work, with the local jobless rate tracking 0.5% above Greater Sydney's 4.1%. Concurrently, labor participation sits at an elevated 75.0% relative to 68.9% across Greater Sydney. Census records also indicate that 45.9% of local workers operated from home, though this was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Primary employment sectors for local residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.
Public administration & safety shows significant specialization, with local representation reaching 1.5 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, accommodation & food accounts for only 4.5% of resident employment, trailing the 5.8% seen across Greater Sydney. Comparing the resident labor pool to local workplace counts suggests that a substantial portion of the community commutes outside the district for employment. Evaluating SALM and ABS data reveals that over the 12-month period, the local labor pool expanded by 0.2% while total employment fell by 0.3%, elevating the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded a 1.9% gain in employment alongside a 1.9% rise in the labor force, accompanied by a slight decrease in joblessness. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 project employment expanding by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. When applied to Sutherland's industry profile, weighted calculations suggest local employment could rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.
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Median household income in Sutherland (NSW) is $1,949 a week (about $101,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,109 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $66,467 a year against an average of $82,393. 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 figures aggregated for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Sutherland exceptionally high on a national scale. Taxpayers record a median income of $66,467 and an average income of $82,393, compared to $60,817 and $83,003 across Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates reach approximately $73,326 for median earnings and $90,896 for average earnings. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly income reached the 86th percentile nationally at $1,109. The largest income bracket encompasses 37.8% of residents (4,631 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 30.9% share observed regionally.
Residential accommodation costs absorb 18.7% of income, while disposable income ranks at the 58th percentile and the SEIFA index places the area in the 7th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Sutherland (NSW) had 5,147 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 19% detached houses and 67% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 43% rented and 23% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month, a total housing cost higher than 85% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Sutherland consist of 19.3% houses and 80.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across Sydney metro. Full home ownership stands at 22.9%, trailing metropolitan levels, while 33.7% of dwellings are mortgaged and 43.4% are rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167 compared to $2,427 across Sydney metro, and median weekly rent is $450 against the metropolitan average of $470. Across Australia, however, local mortgage costs exceed the national figure of $1,863, and weekly rents surpass the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Sutherland (NSW) counted 5,147 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 5,451 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 76% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family arrangements constitute 61.4% of local households, comprising 26.1% couples without children, 23.2% couples with children, and 11.0% single parent families. The remaining 38.6% consists of non-family living situations, with lone person households representing 34.8% and group households making up 3.8%. The average household accommodates 2.1 people, sitting below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
36.1% of adults in Sutherland (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 24.1% with a bachelor degree and 9.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 81% of areas nationally. A further 22.6% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 2,437 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,079 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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The local educational landscape is distinguished by tertiary attainment, with 36.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4% and the SA3 area figure of 30.5%. Attainment is spearheaded by Bachelor degrees at 24.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational training also features strongly, with 34.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (12.3%) and certificates (22.6%). Formal learning engagement remains robust, with 25.3% of the population enrolled in an educational institution. This consists of 7.7% attending primary schools, 5.3% in tertiary studies, and 5.1% pursuing secondary education.
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Public transport in Sutherland (NSW) reaches 47 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 5,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.8 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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Transport networks within Sutherland feature 47 active stops combining rail and bus infrastructure across 46 separate routes, delivering 5,598 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is rated as excellent, with typical walking distances of 172 meters to the closest stop. Outbound commuting is standard for this residential community, with private vehicles accounting for 76% of trips, trains carrying 15%, and 4% commuting on foot. Household vehicle ownership stands at 0.8 per dwelling, under the regional benchmark. Additionally, 45.9% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census period. Transit services maintain an average volume of 799 daily journeys across the broader network, translating to roughly 119 weekly departures per stop.
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68.7% of residents in Sutherland (NSW) report no long-term health condition. 5.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate notable chronic condition prevalence and mortality metrics, with medical issues observed broadly and escalating within older demographics. Meanwhile, private health insurance coverage is prominent, held by approximately 59% of the total population (7,284 people). Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnoses, affecting 9.3 and 7.7% of residents, while 68.7% report having no long-term medical conditions compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Health measures across working-age cohorts generally align with typical patterns. Older residents aged 65 and over make up 16.7% of the community (2,046 people), outpacing the 15.5% share in Greater Sydney, with senior wellness indicators demonstrating particular complexity despite favorable national positioning.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.2% of Sutherland (NSW) residents were born overseas and 20.2% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (25.4%) and Australian (24.8%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Sutherland exceeds most comparable areas, with 26.2% of the population born abroad and 20.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 53.5% of residents compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. English ancestry leads local heritage at 25.4% (against 19.0% regionally), followed by Australian ancestry at 24.8% (against 17.8% regionally), while Other ancestry represents 10.2% (compared to 16.0% regionally). Other distinct cultural representations include Russian ancestry at 1.1% (versus 0.4% regionally), Spanish at 0.7% (versus 0.6%), and Macedonian at 0.5% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Sutherland (NSW) is 37. 29.6% 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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Demographically, Sutherland displays a higher concentration of younger adults than Greater Sydney. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 37.5% of the populace as at August 2026 compared to 31.4% regionally, whereas children and young adults (0 - 24) account for 23.6% versus 30.4% across Greater Sydney. The median age is estimated at 37 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census baseline and level with Greater Sydney's 37 at that time. Since the Census, the 0 - 24 demographic has contracted from 25.0% to 23.6%. Looking toward 2041, senior cohorts (65+) will see the largest expansion, growing by 1,113 residents (54%) to 3,159, while both the 25 - 44 and 0 - 24 cohorts are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Sutherland (NSW)
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 | Sep 2026 last month all 14 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 Sep 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 — 279 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,570 at the 2021 Census → 12,253 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 (SAL13716). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.