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The median house price in The Entrance is $1.05m, with units at $640k. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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The Entrance has an estimated 4,226 residents. That puts 2,561 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 ABS population calculations for the surrounding region and address monitoring by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of The Entrance has an estimated 4,226 residents as of May 2026. This represents a decline of 18 people (0.4%) from the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 4,244 people. This shift is derived from a resident estimate of 4,224 by AreaSearch, which analyzed the latest ABS ERP release from June 2025 alongside 25 validated new addresses registered since the Census. Such a population level translates to a density of 2,561 persons per square kilometer, positioning the locality in the top quartile of areas analyzed nationally by AreaSearch.
Recent population expansion was heavily supported by arrivals from abroad, which comprised approximately 76.0% of the total demographic growth. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for SA2 divisions, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 projections with a 2021 baseline where gaps exist. Age bracket growth trends from these sources are extended to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future estimates under this system suggest a downward trajectory for the overall population, with a projected reduction of 192 persons by 2041. Conversely, expansion is predicted within particular age brackets, led by the group aged 75 to 84, which is expected to increase by 184 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
32 new dwellings have been approved in The Entrance over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 15, 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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Analyses of ABS building approval records mapped to local areas show that the suburb of The Entrance averages approximately 6 new residential approvals annually, contributing to a total of 32 homes over the last 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 14 approvals have been logged. In light of the population contraction over the prior period, this development pace has been relatively sufficient, presenting favorable conditions for purchasers, while new homes average a construction value of $503,000, pointing to developer activity concentrated in high-end, upscale housing. Additionally, commercial approvals amounting to $236,000 have been logged during this financial year, reflecting minimal non-residential construction.
Compared against the broader Greater Sydney region, building approvals in the suburb of The Entrance are considerably depressed, running 64.0% below the regional per capita average. This constrained supply pipeline typically underpins demand and supports pricing for existing properties. Construction volumes also trail the national average, highlighting the mature layout of the neighborhood and hinting at potential zoning constraints. Recent building activity is composed of 38.0% standalone houses and 62.0% multi-unit or attached dwellings. This orientation toward higher-density options offers affordable entry paths and attracts investors, downsizers, and first-time buyers. The ratio of residents to dwelling approvals stands at roughly 844 people per approval, indicating a mature residential landscape. As demographic forecasts point to a stable or contracting population, the suburb of The Entrance is likely to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should benefit prospective buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around The Entrance
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 6 current infrastructure and development projects inside The Entrance. A further 13 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.52 billion. 3 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and health & medical. 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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Changes in infrastructure, major projects, and zoning plans have a significant impact on local development. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are expected to influence the locality. The primary developments include Vera's Water Garden Upgrade, The Grant McBride Baths Upgrade, Lakeside Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and El Lago Site Redevelopment, with the associated list detailing the projects of highest relevance.
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Vera's Water Garden Upgrade
Upgrading Vera's Water Garden to a zero-depth design to improve safety, accessibility, and reduce ongoing maintenance.
The Grant McBride Baths Upgrade
Works are progressing on the clubroom upgrade, new pipes, new pumps and shade sails at The Grant McBride Baths.
The Entrance Waterfront Plaza Accessible Playspace
An upgrade to the playspace at The Entrance Waterfront Plaza to make it more inclusive with an accessible swing for wheelchair users, new shade sails and general aesthetic improvements.
Central Coast Shared Pathway Network - Magenta Extension
Extension of the Central Coast shared pathway network through the Magenta area, providing safe cycling and walking connections between residential areas and key destinations.
Lakeside Shopping Centre Redevelopment
Redevelopment plans for a new retail centre of approximately 11,000sqm and two high rise towers, one comprising residential apartments and the other a hotel with an 800 seat conference/function centre.
El Lago Site Redevelopment
A shop-top housing (mixed use) development consisting of 11 retail/food and beverage tenancies, a gymnasium, 414 residential apartments, 45 serviced apartments, and 854 parking spaces. The proposal was refused by the Regional Planning Panel in 2023.
Red Bus Planning Proposal - 682A Coleridge Road Rezoning
Planning proposal to rezone a 5.26ha former bus depot site from SP2 Infrastructure to R1 General Residential and C3 Environmental Management. The proposal introduces a 450m2 minimum lot size, 9.5m building height limit, and a 0.6:1 FSR across the residential land. The Gateway determination facilitates master planning for up to 70 residential dwellings alongside site-specific DCP controls.
Berkeley Vale Industrial Estate Expansion
Ongoing expansion of the Berkeley Vale Industrial Estate along Enterprise Drive with serviced industrial lots, new warehouse and light industrial buildings, internal road and utility upgrades. Multiple sites, including 5 Enterprise Drive, are actively being marketed and developed for warehouse, logistics and industrial occupiers, with individual building projects progressing across the estate.
1,717 residents of The Entrance are employed, from a labour force of 1,876. Unemployment sits at 8.5%, with participation at 49.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,610, about 85% 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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A combination of professional and trade occupations characterizes the workforce in the suburb of The Entrance, with a strong presence in vital service industries, an unemployment rate of 8.5%, and an annual employment growth rate estimated at 2.0% using local area data from AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,717 residents were employed, while the local jobless rate sat 4.3% higher than the Greater Sydney benchmark of 4.1%, pointing to potential for progress. Workforce participation is notably low, standing at 49.1% relative to the 69.1% recorded across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates a moderate 22.5% of working residents operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related movement restrictions.
Locals are primarily employed in healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The community displays a marked concentration in healthcare & social assistance, where the employment proportion is 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for just 3.3% of the workforce in the suburb of The Entrance compared to 11.5% in Greater Sydney. The highly residential character of the neighborhood appears to restrict local employment opportunities, as reflected in the ratio of the Census working population to the resident population. Data from SALM and the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicates that the 12-month timeframe saw a job increase of 2.0% alongside a labor force expansion of 2.1%, which kept the unemployment level relatively flat. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labor force growth of 1.9%, and a slight reduction in joblessness. National employment projections from May-25 issued by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future demand trends in the suburb of The Entrance. These projections, spanning five and ten-year horizons, have been modeled against local jobs to project future employment movements. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely across different fields. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce structure indicates that employment in the suburb of The Entrance is poised to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in The Entrance is $971 a week (about $50,000 a year), with median personal income at $599 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,612 a year against an average of $52,983. 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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Taxpayer income records from the financial year 2023 ATO postal data compiled by AreaSearch show a median of $42,612 and an average of $52,983 in the suburb of The Entrance. These figures sit below the national benchmarks, contrasting with the Greater Sydney median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Applying a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $47,010 for the median and $58,451 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in the area fall between the 2nd and 11th percentiles nationally.
The largest income group comprises 30.8% of residents (1,301 people) who fall into the $400 - 799 weekly range, whereas the regional leader is the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 30.9%. With 40.8% of the population earning under $800 weekly, the community faces notable financial constraints that impact retail spending. Mortgages and rents consume a large portion of earnings, leaving just 73.2% of disposable income, which ranks in the 3rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
The Entrance had 2,068 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 26% detached houses and 53% apartments. 11% are owned with a mortgage, 60% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 37.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 41.2%. 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, the housing mix in the suburb of The Entrance consisted of 26.2% standalone houses and 73.8% other housing structures like townhouses and apartments, compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the proportion of owner-occupiers in the suburb of The Entrance matched the Sydney metro level at 29.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by people with a mortgage (11.4%) or tenants (59.5%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,733 was substantially below the Sydney metro benchmark of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $360 was lower than the metropolitan figure of $470.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent payments are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
The Entrance counted 2,068 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 1.9 people each. 12% are couples with children, fewer than in 96% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 45% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 50.3% of all households, consisting of 11.9% couples with children, 23.1% couples without children, and 13.9% single parent households. The remaining 49.7% are non-family households, which are predominantly single-person households at 45.4% and group households at 4.4%. The median household size of 1.9 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.6% of adults in The Entrance hold a university qualification, including 11.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.6% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 86% of areas nationally. A further 28.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 431 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 916 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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Educational levels in the area present challenges, with tertiary qualification rates at 16.6%, which is considerably lower than the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This scenario highlights an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.6% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (28.1%). A total of 23.6% of the population is enrolled in formal studies. This group is composed of 7.7% in primary school, 5.9% in high school, and 2.7% attending tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in The Entrance reaches 15 stops on 36 routes, timetabled for about 1,400 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.7 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 analysis shows 15 active transit stops operating in the suburb of The Entrance, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 36 unique routes, which together provide 1,410 passenger trips weekly. Transit accessibility is rated as favorable, with residents living an average of 224 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the neighborhood, most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 84%, followed by buses at 6% and walking at 6%. Car ownership averages 0.7 per household, which is below the regional average.
Around 22.5% of working residents work from home, based on 2021 Census figures which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Transit service frequency averages 201 trips daily across all routes, which equals roughly 94 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.6% of residents in The Entrance report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.1 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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Significant health issues are apparent in the suburb of The Entrance, based on AreaSearch analysis of mortality statistics and chronic disease trends, with various illnesses affecting both younger and older generations. The rate of private medical coverage is very low, encompassing approximately 48% of the population (~2,026 people), which compares to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues in the locality are arthritis and mental health challenges, which affect 12.2% and 12.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 54.6% of the population reported no medical conditions, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney.
Residents of working age face notable health difficulties, with elevated rates of long-term conditions. The neighborhood has 33.8% of its population aged 65 and over (1,428 people), exceeding the Greater Sydney figure of 15.5%. Health profiles among older residents present difficulties, with national rankings higher than those of the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
The Entrance is largely Australian-born, at 79.3% of residents, with 12.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.3%) and Australian (25.5%). 4.4% 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 The Entrance displays above-average cultural diversity, with 20.7% of residents born outside Australia and 12.7% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 57.2% of the local population. However, the most distinct variation is in the Other category, which represents 1.8% of the population compared to 1.4% across Greater Sydney. Regarding parental country of birth, the three largest ancestral groups in the suburb of The Entrance are English at 30.3% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 19.0%, Australian at 25.5%, which is higher than the regional average of 17.8%, and Irish at 9.4%.
Furthermore, there are distinct differences in other groups: Maltese ancestry represents 1.2% of the local population (compared to 1.0% across the region), French represents 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal residents make up 4.4% of the population (compared to 1.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of The Entrance is 50, older than 91% of areas nationally. 19.6% 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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The median age in the suburb of The Entrance is 50 years, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 years and the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the suburb of The Entrance has a larger share of residents aged 65 - 74 (16.8%) but a smaller proportion of people aged 25 - 34 (10.6%). The 65 - 74 group is larger than the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 9.6% to 12.6%, and the 85+ bracket rose from 3.2% to 4.4%.
On the other hand, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.8% to 11.5%, and the 5 to 14 age group declined from 8.1% to 7.0%. By 2041, demographic changes are expected to alter the age profile of the area. The 75 to 84 group is projected to expand by 29% (156 people), rising from 532 to 689. Aging trends are set to continue, with seniors aged 65 and older representing the entirety of expected growth, whereas the 65 to 74 and 45 to 54 brackets are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for The Entrance
8 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 8 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) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| 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. | ||
| 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 6 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 25 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,244 at the 2021 Census → 4,226 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 (SAL13834). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.