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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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Tarragindi has an estimated 11,732 residents, up from 11,035 at the 2021 Census — a change of 697 people, or 6.3%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years. 135 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 61.0% of that increase. That puts 2,613 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 of updated ABS figures alongside post-Census address validations, the suburb of Tarragindi reaches an estimated resident count of 11,732 as of Aug 2026. This marks an expansion of 697 people (6.3%) beyond the 11,035 people recorded at the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this shift through an ERP baseline of 11,727 following the ABS June 2025 data release, combined with 135 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 2,612 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the upper quartile across nationally evaluated locations.
Growth has been largely propelled by overseas arrivals, representing approximately 61.0% of recent population additions. For local modeling, AreaSearch utilizes 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections established on a 2022 baseline, while Queensland State Government 2023 SA2 releases (using 2021 data) cover areas lacking coverage or extending post-2032. Because state series lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-cohort weighting aligned with the 2023 Greater Capital Region figures based on 2022 metrics. Looking forward, the suburb of Tarragindi is projected to experience lower quartile growth relative to national benchmarks, expanding by 292 persons to 2041 under consolidated SA2 forecasts, representing a 2.5% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
315 new dwellings have been approved in Tarragindi over the past five years, an average of 63 a year. That places the area in the 65th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 5 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 63 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 71% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 41, 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 that the suburb averages roughly 63 dwellings approved annually, totaling an estimated 315 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), with 41 sanctioned during FY-25 to date. An average influx of 2.2 people per year per newly completed home between FY-21 and FY-25 points to sustained demand underpinning real estate values. New residential builds carry an average construction cost of $1,375,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on the high-end residential segment. Meanwhile, commercial activity has been modest, recording $3.0 million in approved projects during this financial year.
Of recent residential construction, detached homes account for 71.0% and medium-to-high density formats comprise 29.0%, maintaining the suburban environment with freestanding dwellings appealing to buyers prioritizing space. This pattern contrasts with the existing stock of 95.0% houses, reflecting land availability constraints as well as rising demand for varied and attainable dwelling options. Overall density remains modest, evidenced by approximately 258 people per dwelling approval. According to population estimates from AreaSearch quarterly modeling, the suburb is slated to add 287 residents through to 2041. Ongoing residential development trajectories indicate that prospective supply will comfortably absorb projected demand, maintaining favorable conditions for prospective purchasers and possibly accommodating growth above baseline forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tarragindi, worth an estimated $688 million. A further 102 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $67.6 billion. 26 are already under construction and 37 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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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Regional performance and property demand are heavily shaped by civil works, major developments, and surrounding infrastructure upgrades. AreaSearch has pinpointed 22 projects expected to influence the local area, headlined by initiatives such as European Train Control System (ETCS), Coles Annerley Supermarket, Annerley Health Hub, and Parkside Yeronga.
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Cross River Rail - Moorooka Station Rebuild
Rebuild of Moorooka station as part of Cross River Rail's southside station accessibility upgrades between Dutton Park and Salisbury. The station is closed while major works are delivered, including new raised platforms, an additional third platform, an accessible station entry, a new overpass with lifts and stairs to each platform, new station buildings with ticket office, staff facilities and accessible toilets, platform canopies, accessible parking, kiss and ride facilities, bus facilities and secure bicycle storage.
European Train Control System (ETCS) - Cross River Rail
Advanced digital train signalling system being progressively rolled out across the South East Queensland rail network as part of Cross River Rail. Delivered by the Sequence Alliance (Hitachi Rail, Queensland Rail, Cross River Rail Delivery Authority), ETCS removes the need for trackside signals by relaying real-time train position, speed and direction to a central Rail Management Centre. Installed and undergoing testing on the Shorncliffe line; the $554 million expanded program extends south to Moorooka and includes enhanced cyber security, integration with existing rail systems and replacement of ageing assets.Critical for safe operation of the Cross River Rail tunnels and for boosting network capacity ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Coles Annerley Supermarket
A new purpose-built neighbourhood retail centre on Ipswich Road designed to reflect the character of the surrounding suburb. The development comprises a 3,640 square metre full-line Coles supermarket, a 150 square metre Liquorland tenancy and 177 car parking bays across two basement levels accessed from Ipswich Road and Aubigny Street. The project is being delivered for Coles Group Property Developments by Mettle Construction Group with Tango Projects as project manager and POWE Architects as designer, and follows the retention of a pre-1946 dwelling on the site.
Parkside Yeronga
Parkside Yeronga is a 3 hectare mixed-use urban renewal precinct on the former Yeronga TAFE site. The project includes the completed Yeronga Community Centre, public open space and Green Spine parkland, 37 JGL Properties townhomes, Brisbane Housing Company social and affordable housing, and RetireAustralia's Arcadia retirement living community. Construction is continuing, with JGL townhomes progressively completing in 2025, the BHC basement structure completed by August 2025, Arcadia open and selling, and a further RetireAustralia expansion lodged with EDQ Planning.
The Green Tarragindi Retirement Village
Completed vertical retirement village delivered by RetireAustralia in partnership with Yeronga Services and Community Club. The project adjoins the rebuilt Tarragindi Bowls Club and provides independent living apartments with shared amenities including cinema, gyms, library and landscaped gardens. Practical completion occurred in October 2023.
Greenslopes Mall and Logan Road District Centre Renewal
Planning and renewal activity around Greenslopes Mall and the adjoining Logan Road district centre. The mall remains an established neighbourhood retail centre at 700 Logan Road. A separate adjacent mixed-use commercial development at 730-742 Logan Road and Plimsoll Street has been approved by Brisbane City Council for food and drink, health care, indoor recreation and office uses. No current official development application was found confirming a standalone major expansion of Greenslopes Mall itself.
Cross River Rail - Dutton Park Station
Dutton Park station has been rebuilt and is now fully open as part of the Cross River Rail project. Features include new high-level platforms, an overpass, lifts, and improved customer accessibility. Intermittent finishing works and rail corridor infrastructure installations continue nearby.
Neo's Corner Childcare Centre
Four-storey mixed-use development known as Neo's Corner comprising a 148-place childcare centre across the upper levels, ground-floor cafe, office and medical tenancies, landscaped outdoor play areas and 58 car parks. Brisbane City Council development approvals have been completed and multiple compliance assessment approvals have been lodged and approved, with the project now under construction. Factor Corp is the nominated builder.
7,039 residents of Tarragindi are employed, from a labour force of 7,192. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 76.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,862, about 76% 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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Local workforce figures compiled by AreaSearch indicate an accomplished labor market defined by significant professional sector representation, an unemployment rate of only 2.1%, and an estimated 5.3% annual employment expansion. As of March 2026, employed residents total 7,039, with local unemployment sitting 2.2% lower than the 4.3% reported for Greater Brisbane. In addition, labor force participation is elevated at 76.7% relative to the regional benchmark of 70.1%. Census records further showed that 28.1% of workers operated from home, an outcome subject to prevailing Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers primarily around health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.
The professional & technical discipline exhibits particular prominence, engaging personnel at 1.6 times the wider metropolitan proportion. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing comprises merely 2.8% of local workers versus 5.6% across Greater Brisbane. A comparison of resident workers to locally based employment positions confirms the area functions essentially as a residential commuter locality with few internal workplaces. AreaSearch assessment of SALM and ABS statistics shows that across the 12 months to March 2026, employment grew by 5.3% and the labor pool expanded by 4.9%, generating a 0.4 percentage points drop in the jobless rate. Greater Brisbane observed contrasting trends, with employment rising 3.2%, the labor force climbing 3.4%, and unemployment increasing by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26 outline broader employment trajectories of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Correlating these industry trends with local staffing concentrations suggests prospective job growth of 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years for the resident workforce (reflecting a baseline industry-weighting model without local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tarragindi is $2,934 a week (about $153,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,168 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $67,505 a year against an average of $89,867. 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 records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show local taxpayers achieving a median income of $67,505 alongside an average of $89,867, placing the community well above Greater Brisbane metrics of $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average). Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated figures reach an estimated $75,174 median and $100,076 average as of March 2026. At the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings placed in the 89th to 96th national percentiles. The top income tier includes 32.1% (3,765 residents) generating $4000+ weekly, differing from the broader region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads at 33.3%.
Overall, 49.2% of households earn above $3,000 per week, leaving residents with 87.9% of income after servicing housing costs and positioning the locality within the 9th decile on the SEIFA income scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tarragindi had 3,743 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 2% apartments. 46% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,459 a month, a total housing cost higher than 83% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the local housing landscape consisted of 95.1% houses and 4.9% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, townhouses, and alternate formats), compared against Brisbane metro proportions of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 33.1%, exceeding the wider metropolitan rate, while 46.3% of homes were mortgaged and 20.6% were tenanted. Typical mortgage commitments stood at $2,459 monthly against Brisbane metro's $1,863, with weekly rent averaging $450 compared to $380 regionally. Nationwide figures also trail local benchmarks, with Australian averages recorded at $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tarragindi counted 3,743 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,979 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 45% are couples with children, more than in 88% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 17% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 79.1% of households, structured into couples with children (44.6%), couples without children (23.2%), and single parent families (9.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.9%, split between single-occupant households (16.6%) and group residences (4.3%). The typical household encompasses 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.6 figure observed across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.0% of adults in Tarragindi hold a university qualification, including 31.4% with a bachelor degree and 12.0% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 14.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 1,086 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,146 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 credentials among residents aged 15+ reach 49.0%, substantially exceeding the QLD benchmark of 25.7% and the Australian level of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees comprise the primary credential at 31.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.0% and graduate diplomas at 5.6%. In addition, vocational education represents 24.4% of qualifications for individuals aged 15+, consisting of 9.6% advanced diplomas and 14.8% certificates. Active participation in formal education encompasses 33.4% of the population. Within this cohort, 11.8% attend primary school, 9.1% are in secondary schooling, and 7.4% are engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Tarragindi means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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73.5% of residents in Tarragindi report no long-term health condition. 3.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.9 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 health metrics reviewed by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes, showing subdued rates of chronic conditions across younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is notably strong, held by approximately 63% of residents (7,368 people), surpassing both the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 55.8% and the Australian rate of 55.7%. Prevalent medical diagnoses among locals include mental health conditions (7.9%) and asthma (7.8%), while 73.5% reported experiencing no diagnosed chronic conditions, outperforming the Greater Brisbane share of 69.2%. Health indicators are favorable among younger age brackets. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 13.6% of the community (1,595 people), below the Greater Brisbane proportion of 15.0%, and display above-average health results consistent with broader national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tarragindi is largely Australian-born, at 81.5% of residents, with 13.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.1%) and Australian (25.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural metrics align closely with regional averages, as 81.5% of residents were born in Australia, 92.6% hold Australian citizenship, and 86.5% converse exclusively in English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith at 51.6% of the population. The most visible proportional variance occurs within Judaism, which encompasses 0.1% locally compared with 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Ancestral backgrounds are led by English (26.1%), Australian (25.0%), and Irish (11.2%). Additional ethnic ancestries show distinct variance from regional norms, including Welsh at 0.8% locally (versus 0.5% across the region), Russian at 0.4% (versus 0.3%), and Greek at 1.8% (versus 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tarragindi is 37. 25.4% 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 reflect metropolitan trends, with no major demographic tier diverging by more than 4.5 percentage points from the Greater Brisbane benchmark. Median age is an estimated 37, matching the 2021 Census result and sitting 1 year older than the regional 36 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the fastest growth occurred in the 65+ cohort, rising from 11.9% to an estimated 13.6%. Retirees and senior residents are anticipated to generate the largest increase by 2041, climbing by 459 (29%) to 2,055, whereas young to middle-aged adults and younger cohorts are projected to experience reductions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tarragindi
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 | Jun 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 Jun 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 — 135 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,035 at the 2021 Census → 11,732 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 (SAL32757). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.