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Swan View has an estimated 8,683 residents, up from 7,889 at the 2021 Census — a change of 794 people, or 10.1%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 1,167 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 evaluations combining broader regional ABS population revisions with new post-Census address validations, the suburb of Swan View has an estimated headcount of roughly 8,683 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 794 residents (10.1%) compared to the 2021 Census tally of 7,889 people. This adjustment builds upon an ERP baseline of 8,526 identified by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 release, along with 13 post-Census verified address additions. Consequently, population density stands at 1,167 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations.
Surpassing the broader Australian benchmark (9.5%), the suburb of Swan View achieved 10.1% growth from the 2021 census, establishing itself among the leading growth areas regionally. The influx has been anchored predominantly by interstate relocation, accounting for roughly 66.0% of the overall population expansion in recent times, alongside positive contributions from both natural increase and overseas arrivals. Population modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, applying cohort-specific growth rates from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release (utilising 2022 data) for locations outside that scope or projected past 2032. Factoring in these structural shifts, the suburb of Swan View is anticipated to achieve population gains above the national statistical area median, expanding by 1,487 persons to 2041 via consolidated SA2 projections—a cumulative rise of 15.3% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
41 new dwellings have been approved in Swan View over the past five years, an average of 8 a year. That places the area in the 71st percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 1 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 90% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 66, 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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Examining ABS residential approval figures aggregated from statistical zones, AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Swan View averages approximately 8 dwelling approvals annually, totaling roughly 41 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) in addition to 66 so far in FY-25. With net arrivals averaging 4.6 people per year for every home constructed across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), structural demand significantly outpaces additions to housing stock, typically exerting upward pressure on property values and intensifying buyer competition, while newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $379,000.
Swan View records a new dwelling approval rate per resident that is approximately half that of Greater Perth, positioning it within the 68th percentile among areas evaluated nationwide, despite a recent uptick in construction activity. This rate falls below the national average, which suggests the locality has reached a stage of development maturity and may be subject to planning limitations. The housing mix comprises 90.0% single-family residences and 10.0% townhouses or apartments, thereby preserving the area's suburban character and catering primarily to families who prioritize interior space. With roughly 180 residents per approved dwelling, Swan View exhibits characteristics typical of an area in active growth. Projections indicate that the suburb of Swan View will add 1,330 residents through to 2041 based on the latest quarterly AreaSearch estimate. If building rates remain at current levels, residential additions may fall short of demographic expansion, likely driving stronger buyer competition and reinforcing upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Swan View
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Swan View, worth an estimated $675 million. A further 12 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.32 billion. 6 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities and precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Strategic planning initiatives and public works exert substantial influence over regional growth. AreaSearch has identified 5 major infrastructure developments poised to affect the community, including Bushmead Residential Estate, The Vines Swan View, Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals), and Swan View Rise.
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Bushmead Residential Estate
A masterplanned residential estate of 794 lots set amongst 185 hectares of retained native bushland on the former Bushmead Rifle Range site, 16km from Perth CBD. Developed by Cedar Woods Properties, the estate holds 6-Leaf EnviroDevelopment Accreditation and features 6km of walking trails, multiple parks, display villages, and house and land packages including townhomes. North and South precincts are both active, with lots continuing to sell into 2025-2026.
The Vines Swan View
The Vines Swan View is a boutique house and land estate by LWP Property Group, delivering about 120 residential lots on an elevated site off Marlborough Road in Swan View with views across the Swan Valley and Perth Hills. Civil works and home construction are underway, with lots being released and built out progressively through to around 2026.
Swan View Rise
Swan View Rise is a DevelopmentWA residential subdivision planned to deliver around 150 new house-and-land lots in the established suburb of Swan View, just off Talbot Road. The project will provide new housing options close to local schools, Swan View Shopping Centre, public transport and the walking trails of John Forrest National Park, supporting growth within the City of Swan's Swan View local area.
Altrove Swan View
Altrove Swan View is a completed master planned residential estate by Satterley in the Perth Hills, delivering around 400 house and land lots with local parks, walking trails and convenient access to the Swan View town centre and nearby services.
Midland Health Campus Redevelopment (St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals)
Major reconfiguration of the Midland health precinct with two coordinated works streams. A new five-storey, 123-bed standalone private hospital is under construction on Watertank Way in the historic Midland Workshops precinct, around 300 metres from the existing co-located campus, with eight operating theatres, a critical care unit, day surgery and a cardiac catheter laboratory delivering the eastern corridor's first interventional cardiology service. Building commissioning began in early 2026 and the new hospital is scheduled to open in August 2026.From mid-2026 the WA State Government will assume use of the existing 60 private beds at the current campus, transitioning that facility into a fully public 367-bed hospital serving Perth's east metropolitan and Wheatbelt regions.
The Avenues Midland
Masterplanned residential redevelopment opposite Midland Gate Shopping Centre delivering more than 400 apartments and townhouses across multiple stages with landscaped public spaces and mixed residential outcomes. Construction is underway on staged delivery.
Swan Valley Fresh Markets Expansion
Significant expansion of Swan Valley Fresh Markets site within New Junction precinct. Plans include larger fresh food market, medical centre, and residential apartments. Partnership with City of Swan for land provision.
Providence Lifestyle Vertical Village
Proposed vertical lifestyle village development including a residential park component. Modern aged care and lifestyle facility planned for Lot 811 in the New Junction precinct. The project represents a partnership between Providence Lifestyle Group and the City of Swan.
4,454 residents of Swan View are employed, from a labour force of 4,702. Unemployment sits at 5.3%, with participation at 65.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,852, about 79% 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 local labour market features an even distribution of professional and industrial occupations, marked by solid employment in industrial and manufacturing sectors, a jobless rate of 5.3%, and 2.3% yearly job creation according to AreaSearch regional aggregations. As of March 2026, employed residents count 4,454, while unemployment sits 1.1% higher than the 4.2% recorded for Greater Perth, alongside a participation rate of 65.0% that trails the regional benchmark of 69.9%. Census records indicate that only 6.5% of workers performed their roles from home, a metric that may have been influenced by COVID-19 movement restrictions.
Local workers are concentrated most heavily across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. A notable regional specialization is evident in transport, postal & warehousing, which commands an employment concentration 1.6 times the broader metropolitan level. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, engaging just 4.9% of local workers compared to 8.2% across Greater Perth. The balance between local jobs and resident workers in Census data reflects a largely suburban enclave offering limited on-site employment. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM statistical aggregations shows that during the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 2.3% while the labour force grew by 2.6%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point rise in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Perth experienced employment gains of 2.0%, workforce growth of 2.5%, and a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context for prospective labour demand. Nationally, total employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector-level growth trajectories vary widely. When applied to the local workforce distribution, these forecasts suggest employment for the area will rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (representing an unadjusted weighting model that excludes localized population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Swan View is $1,403 a week (about $73,000 a year), with median personal income at $720 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,920 a year against an average of $63,302. 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 postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 demonstrate that incomes sit beneath countrywide norms, recording a median of $51,920 and an average of $63,302. These figures trail Greater Perth, where median and average earnings reach $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index inflation of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $57,595 for median income and $70,221 for average income as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places local personal, family, and household earnings between the 29th and 32nd percentiles. Individual earnings between $1,500 - 2,999 encompass 29.7% of residents (2,578 individuals), mirroring metropolitan patterns where 32.0% fall into this bracket.
Housing costs create notable pressure, with uncommitted earnings averaging 83.6%, ranking at the 28th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Swan View had 3,158 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,647 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 27.1%. 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, standalone houses account for 89.8% of local housing stock while multi-unit and semi-detached properties make up 10.2%, compared to metropolitan proportions of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 36.1%, with mortgaged properties comprising 42.9% and rental accommodation representing 21.0%. Monthly mortgage commitments average a median of $1,647 and weekly rents average $320, sitting well beneath metropolitan equivalents of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, local mortgage servicing costs fall well under the Australian median of $1,863, with rental payments likewise trailing the nationwide average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Swan View counted 3,158 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,476 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 29% 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 units constitute 68.3% of local households, comprising childless couples (28.9%), couples with dependent children (24.3%), and single-parent homes (13.9%). The remaining 31.7% of homes are non-family dwellings, dominated by single-person households at 29.0% alongside group living arrangements at 2.5%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.4 persons, slightly smaller than the Greater Perth standard of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.1% of adults in Swan View hold a university qualification, including 10.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 30.9% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 941 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 901 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 attainment is comparatively subdued, with higher education degrees held by 15.1% of residents versus the countrywide benchmark of 30.4%. This highlights key opportunities for focused educational development. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 10.6%, followed by postgraduate awards at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Meanwhile, vocational qualifications are prominent, with 40.9% of the population aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 10.0% advanced diplomas and 30.9% certificates. Study engagement is substantial across the community, with 25.5% of inhabitants actively enrolled in educational programs. This student cohort includes 9.4% in primary schooling, 7.2% attending high school, and 3.3% pursuing higher educational studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Swan View reaches 103 stops on 7 routes, timetabled for about 640 services a week. The typical home sits about 190 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 transit infrastructure includes 103 local bus boarding points connected by 7 routes that generate 642 scheduled services per week. Overall transport access is strong, with typical walking distances to the closest stop averaging 190 meters. With the area functioning primarily as a residential commuter suburb, 86% of journeys to work are by private automobile and 7% by passenger rail. Private vehicle availability averages 1.5 per household, while 6.5% of workers worked from home according to 2021 Census data, potentially influenced by pandemic conditions. Network scheduling delivers an average of 91 service operations daily across the network, translating to roughly 6 weekly departures per individual stop.
The spatial map depicts the 100 closest transit locations relative to the geographic centrepoint.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
64.1% of residents in Swan View report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch health metrics indicate elevated chronic illness and mortality levels across both younger and older cohorts, while private medical coverage stands at roughly 52% (~4,543 people), narrowly exceeding the typical SA2 baseline but lagging behind the 59.0% registered across Greater Perth. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most widespread medical challenges, affecting 9.2% and 8.8% of the community respectively, whereas 64.1% of residents reported having no long-term illnesses compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. Chronic conditions show higher incidence among the working-age cohort. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 22.0% of the population (1,910 people), outpacing the Greater Perth figure of 15.9% and scoring higher on nationwide prevalence metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
25.2% of Swan View residents were born overseas and 10.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.5%) and Australian (26.4%). 3.8% 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 local community displays above-average multicultural characteristics, with 25.2% of inhabitants born abroad and 10.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity forms the largest faith group at 48.7% of residents. The most pronounced proportional divergence is seen in Judaism, accounting for 0.1% of the population against 0.3% across Greater Perth. Ancestral backgrounds are headed by English heritage at 30.5%, Australian ancestry at 26.4% (well above the regional level of 21.2%), and Scottish lineage at 7.0%. Minor variations appear across other origins, with Welsh heritage representing 0.8% (versus 0.7% regionally), Dutch at 1.8% (versus 1.5%), and Croatian at 1.0% (versus 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Swan View is 44, older than 76% of areas nationally. 25.8% 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 skews older than metropolitan benchmarks. Updated estimates to August 2026 indicate that seniors aged 65+ make up 22.0% of the community, compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth, whereas adults aged 25 - 44 represent 25.5% versus a regional benchmark of 30.9%. The median age remains steady at 44, matching the 2021 Census figure while sitting well above the Greater Perth median of 37 and the national median of 38. The most significant shift since the Census occurred among residents aged 45 - 64, decreasing from 27.3% to 25.3%.
Projections to 2041 anticipate the greatest numeric increase among the 65+ cohort, rising by 751 people (39%) to reach 2,661.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Swan View
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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 4 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 6 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 13 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,889 at the 2021 Census → 8,683 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 (SAL51420). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.