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The median house price in Toormina is $800k, with units at $516k. House values have moved 6.0% a year compounded over five years.
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Toormina has an estimated 6,227 residents, up from 6,171 at the 2021 Census. That puts 1,153 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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In the suburb of Toormina, the resident population is estimated at approximately 6,227 as of Aug 2026, synthesizing regional ABS population updates alongside post-Census address validation conducted by AreaSearch. Compared to the 6,171 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this indicates an expansion of 56 people (0.9%). These figures derive from an estimated resident count of 6,216 based on the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 14 validated new addresses added following the Census date. Demographic density stands at 1,153 persons per square kilometer, matching broader benchmarks across AreaSearch study areas.
Recent population gains were substantially underpinned by overseas migration, which constituted roughly 71.0% of total growth. Demographic forecasting incorporates 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2-level figures benchmarked to 2022, complemented where necessary by NSW State Government 2022 projections benchmarked to 2021, with age-bracket growth trends extended across all locations from 2032 to 2041. Applying this framework to the suburb of Toormina indicates an overall demographic contraction, with the local population projected to decrease by 171 persons by 2041. Conversely, selective expansion is expected within particular age cohorts, led by residents aged 85 and over, who are forecast to grow by 230 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
26 new dwellings have been approved in Toormina over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 2, 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Toormina has maintained an annual average of approximately 5 new residential approvals, yielding an aggregate of roughly 26 homes across the prior 5 financial years. Within FY-25 to date, 2 approvals have been documented. Set against recent population reductions, this supply level remains moderate from a purchasing perspective, with newly sanctioned dwellings averaging an expected construction cost of $704,000, underscoring an emphasis on higher-end builds. Non-residential activity comprises $1.6 million in approved commercial development this financial year, reaffirming that construction remains centered on housing.
Per capita building activity in Toormina is 76.0% below the regional average across Rest of NSW, a constrained pipeline that tends to underpin values and sustained interest in existing stock. This below-average volume relative to national levels highlights local market maturity and potential zoning limitations. Recent permits have consisted exclusively of separate houses, reinforcing the low-density, detached profile sought by family buyers. Furthermore, single-family dwellings capture a greater share of ongoing approvals than their baseline representation (65.0% at Census), underscoring persistent appeal for detached residences despite densification trends. A ratio of roughly 3099 people per dwelling approval characterizes this established residential enclave. With demographic projections remaining subdued or negative, residential market pressure in Toormina could soften, offering advantageous conditions for incoming purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Toormina
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks one current infrastructure or development project inside Toormina, worth an estimated $1 million. A further 34 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $4.26 billion. 13 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, 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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Regional dynamics are heavily shaped by strategic public infrastructure, planned land releases, and civic investments. AreaSearch identifies 2 core initiatives positioned to influence the immediate surroundings. Prominent regional developments include the Boambee East Residential Subdivision, the Toormina Oval Upgrade, the North Boambee Valley (East) Release Area, and the Coffs Harbour Bypass.
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Toormina Oval Upgrade
The Toormina Oval Upgrade delivers an expanded sporting precinct featuring an additional football pitch, an upgraded carpark, a connecting footbridge, and new concrete footpaths. The project enhances community access and capacity for local football clubs and recreational users across Coffs Harbour.
Boambee East Residential Subdivision
Development application DA 0493/23DA submitted by Richard Benell was approved for a multi-stage residential subdivision across 647, 679A, and 679B Pacific Highway in Boambee East. The scheme subdivides the land into 70 residential lots, consisting of 63 Torrens Title lots and 7 Community Title lots, with new road access connecting through to Bruce King Drive. The development provides substantial greenfield housing supply within the Coffs Harbour LGA.
95 on First Townhouses (Sea Esta)
'95 on First' will comprise of six modern 3-bedroom townhouses, offering low-maintenance, beachside living. The complex is positioned approximately 150 metres from Sawtell Beach and 250 metres from the village centre, with driveway entry via Kidd Lane. Construction is estimated to commence towards the end of 2025.
Sawtell Pool Upgrade Project
City of Coffs Harbour continues to retain the Sawtell Pool Upgrade as a planned future project. The concept design includes a new eight-lane 25 metre pool with an accessible lane, a heated learn-to-swim pool, splash pad, new amenities building, cafe, improved accessibility and sustainable building features. Following the earlier funding setback, the project remains at concept design stage and is listed by Council as an unfunded future capital project pending external funding.
Elements at Coffs
Elements at Coffs is a quality residential land release estate located just off Stadium Drive on the eastern side of the Pacific Highway in Coffs Harbour. Positioned halfway between Coffs Harbour and Sawtell, it offers generous reserves and open spaces. The development is actively selling Stage 4 and provides convenient access to the airport, health campus, education facilities, and shopping centres.
Wonga Park Sawtell Playground Renewal
Renewal of the existing Wonga Playground at the corner of First and Third Avenue in Sawtell, replacing ageing equipment with a new climbing structure, slide, swings and bouncers, a shelter, picnic tables, and stone block retaining walls and seating. The new playground was relocated slightly east of the existing BBQ shelter, away from the tree canopy, to protect the surrounding littoral rainforest ecosystem. The existing playground and amenities block remained open throughout construction. Funded by the City of Coffs Harbour at a cost of $200,000, the project was completed on 15 September 2025.
North Boambee Valley (East) Release Area
A long-term residential release area featuring The Lakes Estate and surrounding developments, with infrastructure supporting up to 361 dwellings. The development includes neighbourhood parks, walking trails, stormwater detention systems, collector roads with cycleways, koala habitat management zones, and community facilities. Developer contributions fund essential infrastructure including roads, parks, environmental protection measures, and flood mitigation systems. The completed Lakes Estate offers established residential lots with lake frontages and district views.
Sawtell Lifeguard Tower Construction
Construction of a new, prefabricated, non-permanent lifeguard tower at Sawtell Beach to provide an all-weather observation point for beach safety operations. The aluminium tower replaced the old structure damaged by coastal erosion and has a minimum expiry life of 15 years. It was expected to be open by the end of September 2025.
2,456 residents of Toormina are employed, from a labour force of 2,577. Unemployment sits at 4.7%, with participation at 49.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,121, 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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Toormina maintains an occupational structure spanning professional and trade disciplines alongside robust public service representation, recording an unemployment rate of 4.7% and stable employment over the trailing twelve months based on AreaSearch figures. As of March 2026, 2,456 residents are employed, while the local jobless rate sits 0.6% above the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW. Labour force engagement remains subdued at 49.7%, trailing the 60.6% seen in Regional NSW. Census metrics indicated that only 7.8% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions must be acknowledged. Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food.
Retail trade displays distinct local concentration, accounting for an employment footprint 1.5 times the regional norm. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing represents only 2.3% of the resident workforce, trailing the 5.3% benchmark in Regional NSW. A comparison between the resident base and local Census working numbers suggests the suburb serves largely as a residential community with constrained internal job generation. Data from SALM and the ABS assessed by AreaSearch shows that during the twelve months to March 2026, local employment expanded by 0.2% while the workforce base contracted by 0.5%, yielding a 0.7 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. This diverged from Regional NSW, which recorded an employment decline of 0.9%, a workforce reduction of 0.4%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia projections from Mar-26 indicate nationwide job expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variance across individual sectors. Applying these national sector forecasts to the local industry distribution suggests potential employment gains for Toormina of 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on illustrative weighting without factoring in local population trajectories.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Toormina is $1,059 a week (about $55,000 a year), with median personal income at $590 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,651 a year against an average of $47,704. 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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Taxation records aggregated by AreaSearch from the ATO for financial year 2023 place Toormina earnings beneath national standards, showing a median taxable income of $39,651 and a mean of $47,704, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Incorporating subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% brings estimated figures to approximately $43,743 for median income and $52,627 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household levels, Census earnings sit within the 5th to 10th percentiles nationally. Regarding distribution, 30.4% of residents (1,893 individuals) earn between $400 - 799, whereas regional earnings concentrate in the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket (29.9%).
Mortgage and rental burdens leave only 78.3% of disposable earnings, positioning the area at the 4th percentile for housing affordability.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Toormina had 2,493 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 65% detached houses and 10% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $335 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 31.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that Toormina's residential fabric consists of 65.2% standalone houses alongside 34.8% medium-to-high density formats (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwellings), differing from Regional NSW where houses comprise 82.6% and other categories account for 17.4%. Outright home ownership stands at 32.6%, trailing broader regional levels, while mortgaged residences represent 30.3% and rental properties make up 37.1%. Typical monthly mortgage commitments of $1,517 fall well short of the $1,733 Regional NSW median, while weekly rent registers at $335 compared to $330 regionally. On a nationwide scale, local mortgage servicing remains notably below the $1,863 Australian median, and rental payments trail the national $375 benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Toormina counted 2,493 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 35% 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 form the primary household structure, accounting for 62.1% of residences and comprising couples without children (24.7%), couples with children (19.2%), and single parent families (16.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.9%, driven by single-person dwellings at 34.7% and group households at 3.3%. Average household occupancy of 2.3 people sits just beneath the 2.4 benchmark for Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.6% of adults in Toormina hold a university qualification, including 11.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 32.2% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,571 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 947 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 educational attainment presents an ongoing development area, with higher education qualification rates standing at 15.6%, compared to the statewide standard of 32.2% across NSW. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 11.6%, alongside postgraduate degrees at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational education forms a major cornerstone of local capability, with 41.8% of residents aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, comprising certificate courses (32.2%) and advanced diplomas (9.6%). Enrolment across academic programs is substantial, with 27.7% of the population engaged in study. This includes primary school attendees at 10.8%, high school students at 8.2%, and tertiary scholars at 2.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Toormina reaches 63 stops on 46 routes, timetabled for about 1,200 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 1.1 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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Transit infrastructure in Toormina includes 63 operational stops integrating rail and bus connectivity. Across these facilities, 46 distinct transit corridors deliver 1,227 scheduled services every week. Network proximity is strong, with residents located an average of 186 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuting remains outward-focused with private vehicle use capturing 93% of journeys. Average motor vehicle possession stands at 1.1 per household, beneath the regional baseline, while 7.8% of the local workforce reported working from home at the 2021 Census amid prevailing COVID-19 settings. System throughput delivers an average of 175 journeys daily across the transit network, translating to roughly 19 weekly departures per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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54.7% of residents in Toormina report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.1 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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AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness and mortality highlight significant public health needs across both younger and older residents in Toormina. Non-government medical coverage is notably constrained, with private health insurance held by roughly 46% of the population (~2,856 people), lagging the 51.9% regional rate in Regional NSW and the 55.7% national baseline. Prevalent medical conditions within the community include arthritis, affecting 13.1% of residents, and mental health challenges, reported by 11.2%, while 54.7% of citizens indicated having no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Elevated morbidity is observable within the working-age bracket.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 28.6% of the local population (1,780 people), surpassing the 23.3% proportion across Regional NSW, with senior health indicators generally aligning with broader nationwide patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Toormina is largely Australian-born, at 88.0% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.0%) and Australian (29.9%). 6.2% 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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Demographic composition exhibits low cultural dispersion, with 88.8% holding citizenship, 88.0% born domestically in Australia, and 95.2% speaking only English at home. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 51.9% of the population. A notable variance appears in the Other category, which represents 1.2% locally compared to 0.8% across Regional NSW. Ancestral backgrounds are primarily led by English heritage at 32.0%, followed by Australian at 29.9% and Irish at 8.7%. Distinct variations also emerge among specific demographic groups, including Australian Aboriginal representation at 6.2% (relative to 4.6% across the region), Scottish background at 8.2% (compared to 8.0%), and Hungarian at 0.3% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Toormina is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 21.9% 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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Demographics in Toormina skew heavily toward older age brackets. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates indicate that 28.6% of residents belong to retiree and senior cohorts (65+), exceeding the 23.3% share across Regional NSW, whereas the 45 - 64 age group accounts for 21.4% compared to 23.8% regionally. The median age remains steady at 45 as of August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure and tracking 2 years above the Regional NSW level of 43 recorded at the 2021 Census, while the Australian Census median was 38. Since the Census, the middle-aged and mature cohort contracted from 23.9% to 21.4%.
Looking ahead to 2041, retirees and elderly demographics are projected to drive net increases, rising by 165 (9%) to reach 1,946, while youth cohorts, young adults, and middle-aged brackets are expected to diminish.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Toormina
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 | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 1 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 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 — 14 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,171 at the 2021 Census → 6,227 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 (SAL13930). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.