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The median house price in Tolland is $615k, with units at $310k. House values have moved 13.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Tolland has an estimated 3,515 residents, up from 3,459 at the 2021 Census — a change of 56 people, or 1.6%. That puts 1,682 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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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Tolland's population is estimated at around 3,515 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 56 people (1.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,459 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,509, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,681 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Tolland's 1.6% growth since census positions it within 0.6 percentage points of the SA4 region (2.2%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods. Demographic projections for the suburb of Tolland employ figures from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as their starting point. Where these statistics are unavailable, data from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline is substituted. Age bracket expansion rates from these collections are projected forward to the decade spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic expectations suggest expansion slightly underneath the midpoint of regional locations nationwide, with the suburb of Tolland expected to expand by 211 individuals by 2041, representing a total rise of 5.8% over the course of 16 years.
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Building activity remains very quiet in Tolland, averaging 3 annual residential approvals, which amounts to a total of 17 over the course of the last five years. Such modest levels of development are typical for rural settings, where local requirements for housing remain limited and construction projects are naturally constrained by local market demand and existing infrastructure capacity. Given the low number of approvals, individual construction projects can greatly influence annual growth figures and relative statistics. In comparison to the Rest of NSW, development activity in Tolland is significantly lower, falling below the national standard.
Approved projects consist of 75.0% standalone houses and 25.0% medium and high-density choices, showing a preference for open space and privacy. With approximately 1406 individuals for each residential approval, the local property market appears well established. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, future forecasts suggest that Tolland will add 205 residents by 2041. If current construction rates do not accelerate, residential supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening competition among prospective buyers and supporting future property values.
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 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Tolland, worth an estimated $2.51 billion. A further 36 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.24 billion. 7 are already under construction and 7 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and sports & recreation. 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 to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning initiatives are key drivers of regional progress. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 major projects expected to influence the local area. The most relevant initiatives include the Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct, the Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct, the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub, and the Wagga Wagga Health Service Redevelopment Stage 3.
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Lake Albert Water Sports and Event Precinct
Redevelopment of the Lake Albert foreshore and water infrastructure in Wagga Wagga, delivered by Council as the Lake Albert Pipeline and Precinct Renewal Project. Works include remediation of 2.7km of eroding foreshore, replacement of the Lake Albert weir with an operable gate structure, and installation of a 6.2km pipeline and pump station to transfer up to 1800 megalitres of water annually from the Murrumbidgee River to the lake. The upgrades aim to maintain consistent water levels and quality to support boating, sailing and other water sports and community events.Foreshore remediation and Lake Albert Road culvert installation are complete, weir replacement design is underway, and pipeline construction and the river pump station are still to come.
Rowan Village
Rowan Village is a $2.5 billion masterplanned community spanning 220 hectares within Wagga Wagga's Southern Growth Area. The project is designed to deliver approximately 2,100 to 2,900 new homes across various housing types, including detached dwellings, terraces, and dedicated seniors' land-lease living. A central Village Centre will feature a supermarket, cafes, medical facilities, and a childcare center. The masterplan includes a new primary school, a multipurpose community hub, and over 10km of cycleways. Environmental focus is maintained through 85 hectares of open space and the restoration of riparian corridors.As of May 2026, the project is progressing through rezoning (LEP24/0003) with Stage 1 Development Approval and construction commencement targeted for late 2026.
Gissing Oval Amenities Upgrade
Upgrade of sports amenities at Gissing Oval, featuring the construction of a new female-friendly amenities building alongside the refurbishment of the existing building. Key facilities include modern accessible change rooms, referee amenities, public toilets, and meeting space to support regional grassroots sports and training.
Bourkelands Neighbourhood Shopping Centre
Approved neighbourhood shopping centre designed to feature a supermarket and five specialty retail shops. The development includes 73 parking spaces and is situated on the corner of Bourkelands Drive and Bourke Street. Originally approved by the Wagga Wagga Interim Joint Planning Panel in June 2011, the project has faced delays but remains zoned for retail development.
Tolland Renewal Project
A $500 million masterplanned estate renewal transforming the Tolland suburb. The project replaces aging social housing with approximately 500 new mixed-tenure homes, including a 40 percent allocation to social and affordable housing. Managed by Homes NSW in partnership with the Argyle Consortium, the renewal includes the upgrade of Chambers Park, enhanced pedestrian and cycle connectivity, and new community infrastructure. Subdivision works for Stage 1A commenced in April 2026, with the first residential completions expected in 2027 as part of a 10 to 12 year delivery timeline.
Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct
A 4,500-hectare sustainable hub focused on high-value agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics. The NSW Government has committed over $212 million to deliver core infrastructure, including the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics (RiFL) Hub. Current 2026 works include the $4.5 million Pomeroy Drive roundabout and ongoing road reconstructions to support business expansion. The precinct features streamlined 30-day planning approvals and a business concierge service, aiming to create up to 6,000 jobs by 2040.
Kessler Park Upgrades
Revitalisation of amenities at Kessler Oval, including the replacement of the existing building with a new fit-for-purpose facility. The new facility features two female-friendly change rooms, new male and female public toilets, a dedicated referees room, a new accessible public toilet, CCTV, and a swipe card-controlled access system. This project was completed to create safer and more inclusive spaces for the community and the Tolland Wolves Football Club.
7-Eleven Wagga Wagga Service Station
The first 7-Eleven in Wagga Wagga, featuring a 24-hour convenience store, fuel station, and amenities, replacing existing buildings at the site.
1,451 residents of Tolland are employed, from a labour force of 1,572. Unemployment sits at 7.7%, with participation at 57.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,877, about 82% 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 workforce exhibits a balanced mix of professional and trades-based roles, with strong representation in community service sectors. Aggregated statistical data indicates a local unemployment rate of 7.7%. By March 2026, 1,451 residents were employed, and the jobless rate sat 3.6% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, pointing to potential for workforce development. Additionally, the participation rate remains slightly lower than average, sitting at 57.3% compared to the regional figure of 60.6%. Census data highlights that a modest 5.1% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely impacted by pandemic lockdowns.
The primary sectors employing local residents are healthcare and social assistance, retail, and manufacturing. Notably, manufacturing employment runs at 1.7 times the regional average. By contrast, agriculture, forestry and fishing accounts for only 2.1% of employment compared to the regional level of 5.3%. A comparison of the working population to the resident population suggest that local job opportunities within this primarily residential zone are limited. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics for the 12 months leading up to March 2026 shows that the local labour force contracted by 4.2% and total employment fell by 3.1%, resulting in a 1.0 percentage point reduction in the unemployment rate. This trend diverges from the broader Regional NSW area, where employment contracted by 0.9%, the labour force declined by 0.4%, and the unemployment rate increased by 0.5 percentage points. Future local demand might be contextualized by national employment forecasts issued by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25, which cover five and ten-year horizons. Over these periods, overall national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% in five years and 13.7% in ten years, though individual sector growth rates vary. Applying these trends to the local employment distribution suggests that Tolland could see employment increases of 6.1% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate localized population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Tolland is $1,207 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $666 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $44,972 a year against an average of $54,857. 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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Aggregated tax data from 2023 indicates that the suburb of Tolland has income levels below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $44,972 and the average is $54,857, compared to the regional figures of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 would be roughly $49,613 for the median and $60,518 for the average. Census data places family, household, and personal incomes between the 13th and 22nd percentiles nationwide. The largest group, comprising 30.1% of residents (1,058 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the metropolitan pattern where 29.9% are in the same bracket.
Residents retain 85.2% of their income after housing costs, a figure that ranks in the 16th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Tolland had 1,288 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 15% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 44% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that the local dwelling profile consists of 83.9% standalone houses and 16.1% alternative options such as townhouses and apartments, compared to regional averages of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other structures. Home ownership rates in Tolland stand at 28.7%, lagging regional averages, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (27.0%) or rented (44.3%). The median mortgage payment of $1,300 is significantly lower than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $220 is below the regional figure of $330. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents are also well below the national level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Tolland counted 1,288 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 25% couples without children. 29% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 66.7% of local households, comprising 24.5% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 15.9% single parent families. The remaining 33.3% are non-family households, consisting of 29.2% single-person households and 3.9% group shared houses. The median household size of 2.5 residents is slightly larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.3% of adults in Tolland hold a university qualification, including 11.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 87% of areas nationally. A further 28.9% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 866 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 881 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 region shows lower rates of university completion, with only 15.3% of residents holding a higher education degree compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. Among these, bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Conversely, vocational qualifications are common, with 37.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of 9.0% advanced diplomas and 28.9% certificates. A significant proportion of the local population is engaged in study, with 33.3% of residents enrolled in some form of education. This is divided into 12.1% in primary school, 8.1% in high school, and 2.8% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Tolland reaches 31 stops on 44 routes, timetabled for about 1,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services in the area feature 31 active bus stops. These locations are served by 44 distinct routes, which combine to support 1,000 passenger journeys each week. Access is convenient, with residents generally living within 244 meters of their closest stop. Most locals travel outside the immediate area for work, and private vehicles are the primary mode of travel at 97%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.2 per household, which is below the regional standard. A relatively low 5.1% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions of the time.
The local transit network supports an average of 142 daily services across the route map, representing roughly 32 weekly runs for each active stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.6% of residents in Tolland report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 92% of areas nationally. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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Local health evaluations highlight significant challenges, including elevated rates of mortality and chronic conditions across different age groups. The rate of private health insurance is particularly low, with approximately 49% of the population (~1,711 people) covered, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and asthma represent the most frequent conditions, affecting 11.1% and 10.4% of residents respectively. Conversely, 62.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.8% of the population (660 people), which is lower than the 23.4% regional average, and health outcomes for this senior cohort align with national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Tolland is largely Australian-born, at 82.5% of residents, with 16.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (27.8%) and English (27.1%). 9.5% 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 Tolland exhibits relatively high cultural diversity, with 17.5% of residents born outside Australia and 16.3% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 60.4% of the population. A notable overrepresentation is found in the Other religious category, which accounts for 5.4% of residents compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. In terms of parental heritage, the most common ancestries are Australian at 27.8% and English at 27.1%, followed by Other at 11.2%, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 4.8%. There are also distinct demographic differences, with Australian Aboriginal ancestry representing 9.5% of the population (compared to 4.6% regionally), Filipino ancestry at 1.9% (compared to 0.6%), and Samoan ancestry at 0.3% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Tolland is 34, younger than 82% of areas nationally. 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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With a median age of 34, the population is younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 and the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented at 16.2%, while the 55 - 64 bracket is low at 8.8%. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 12.4% to 13.4% of the population, while the 45 to 54 bracket declined from 10.6% to 9.3% and the 55 to 64 bracket fell from 9.9% to 8.8%. Projections for 2041 suggest further shifts, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to expand by 99 people (17%) from 569 to 669, while both the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 cohorts are projected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Tolland
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | 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. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 3 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 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 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 — 26 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,459 at the 2021 Census → 3,515 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 (SAL13905). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.