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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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The median house price in Uralla (NSW) is $565k, with units at $372k. House values have moved 10.1% a year compounded over five years.
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Uralla (NSW) has an estimated 2,805 residents, up from 2,728 at the 2021 Census — a change of 77 people, or 2.8%. Density is about 15 people per 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 revisions for the surrounding region alongside post-Census address validations by AreaSearch, the suburb of Uralla (NSW) has an estimated resident count of around 2,805 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 77 people (2.8%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 2,728 people. AreaSearch established this figure of 2,805 residents by evaluating the ABS June 2025 ERP release in combination with 29 validated new addresses recorded after the Census date. With a density ratio of 14.5 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living room for its inhabitants.
Expanding by 2.8% since the 2021 census, the suburb of Uralla (NSW) outpaced the broader SA3 area (2.4%), positioning it as a regional growth frontrunner. Net overseas migration served as the primary growth engine, accounting for approximately 76.0% of recent population additions. SA2-level projections from the ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 release (using 2022 as the base year) are adopted by AreaSearch, while any uncovered SA2 districts rely on NSW State Government SA2 forecasts published in 2022 (with a 2021 base year). Age-cohort expansion rates from these series are applied across all locations for the 2032 to 2041 period. Looking ahead, population growth is set to track just beneath the non-capital city median, with aggregated SA2-level figures pointing to an addition of 250 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative rise of 8.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
20 new dwellings have been approved in Uralla (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 7, 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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AreaSearch assessment of ABS building approvals across statistical units indicates that residential approvals in Uralla average roughly 4 dwellings annually, tallying an estimated 20 homes across the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 7 so far in FY-25. The area has absorbed an average of 2.4 people per year for every newly built residence over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demonstrating healthy demand that underpins local property values. Newly approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $386,000, aligning with broader regional patterns, while $462,000 in commercial approvals lodged this financial year underscores the predominantly residential profile of the locality.
Residential construction per capita in Uralla tracks 68.0% below the Rest of NSW regional benchmark. Although building throughput has picked up in recent times, this limited supply of fresh stock generally reinforces buyer competition and values across established homes. Below-average building rates compared to national levels mirror the mature urban fabric and suggest underlying planning limitations. Approvals comprise 80.0% detached dwellings alongside 20.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving a low-density suburban character tailored to buyers seeking spacious layouts. An estimated ratio of 429 people per approved dwelling highlights the tranquil, low-scale nature of local development. Based on the most recent quarterly calculation from AreaSearch, Uralla is slated to add 250 residents by 2041. Persisting at existing construction volumes could leave residential supply trailing demographic gains, creating tighter market conditions and upward price momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Uralla (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 44 current infrastructure and development projects close to Uralla (NSW), worth an estimated $26.5 billion. 13 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and education & training. 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 development and growth are fundamentally shaped by capital works and strategic planning policies. AreaSearch has highlighted 2 projects holding direct relevance for the district. Central initiatives comprise the Deeargee Solar And Battery Project, New England Solar Farm, Social Housing Development Initiative - Armidale, and Armidale Regional Local Housing Strategy, with key priorities outlined below.
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Armidale Regional Airport Business Park
A $6.5 million business park development at the Armidale Regional Airport precinct. Phase 1 includes 24 lots and is aimed at stimulating growth and employment in the region.
Proposed Solar Farm, 347 Dangarsleigh Road
A proposed 5MW solar farm at Petersons Armidale Winery & Guesthouse, 347 Dangarsleigh Road, Armidale. A Traffic Impact Assessment has been undertaken for the project. The proposed solar farm will occupy approximately 12.6 hectares.
Armidale Secondary College
A completed $121 million state-of-the-art secondary school that combines Armidale High School and Duval High School. The campus accommodates approximately 1,500 students and features 79 modern learning spaces, specialist facilities for science, industrial arts, hospitality, performing arts and agricultural studies, a multipurpose hall, and restored heritage buildings. The college opened in 2021 and represents the largest education investment in regional NSW.
Armidale Hospital Redevelopment
The $60 million Armidale Hospital Redevelopment featured a new four-storey building that significantly expanded healthcare capacity for the New England region. Key additions included a state-of-the-art emergency department, medical inpatient unit, intensive care unit, surgical department with four operating theatres, and a central sterilising department. The project also delivered improved patient accommodation and a dedicated short-stay carpark, supporting over 50,000 residents.
Social and Affordable Housing Project - Armidale
Armidale Regional Council is progressing a multi-stage social and affordable housing initiative on council-owned land. Following an Expressions of Interest process launched in March 2025, Council has advanced the project by endorsing collaboration opportunities with St Vincent de Paul and Global Sisters to co-design and deliver social and affordable housing with integrated support services and energy-efficient homes. Suitable sites and delivery models are now being refined.
Armidale Retail Precinct Expansion
Proposed expansion of the Girraween Shopping Centre to include additional retail spaces, supermarket, and community facilities. Current research indicates this project may be inactive or not proceeding as originally planned. The existing centre houses Harvey Norman, Dominos Pizza, BWS, Australia Post agency, and other services.
Armidale Regional Local Housing Strategy
The Armidale Regional Local Housing Strategy is a 20-year plan adopted on August 6, 2024, to guide housing delivery across the Armidale region, aiming to enable up to 4400 new dwellings to accommodate an additional 10,000 residents by 2043. It builds on the Local Strategic Planning Statement (Advancing our region: Toward 50,000) and targets increased housing diversity, density, affordability and sustainability aligned with infrastructure and community needs. Council followed up with an EOI process from March 2025 for developing council-owned land for social housing, subsequently endorsing collaboration with St Vincent de Paul and Global Sisters to co-design social and affordable housing with integrated support services.Council has also progressed a partnership with Homes NSW to explore the former Duval High School site, combined with an adjoining council-owned parcel, for up to 150 new homes including affordable and senior housing.
Armidale Region Bridge Renewal Project
An ongoing project to replace aged timber bridges throughout the Armidale region with new concrete structures. Specific bridges being upgraded include Boorolong Creek Bridge, Bakers Creek Bridge, and Laura Creek Bridge.
1,332 residents of Uralla (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,383. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 60.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,204, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Uralla possesses a capable local labour pool with solid participation across critical service industries and a low jobless rate of 3.7%, according to AreaSearch statistical aggregations. By March 2026, employed locals numbered 1,332, placing the local unemployment rate 0.4% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, while labour market participation matched the 60.6% observed across Regional NSW. Census returns indicated that 20.9% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects the influence of Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are largely clustered within education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction.
Concentration in education & training is pronounced, with local representation reaching 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing claims a modest footprint of 2.7% compared to 5.8% regionally. Comparing Census workforce numbers with the resident base suggests a restricted volume of employment opportunities situated directly within the community. AreaSearch analysis of ABS and SALM series for broader statistical boundaries shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, a 2.3% contraction in the labour force alongside a 3.8% drop in employment lifted the unemployment rate by 1.6 percentage points. Across Regional NSW, employment retreated by 0.9%, the labour pool reduced by 0.4%, and joblessness climbed 0.5 percentage points. Broader hiring trajectories are outlined in national forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Applying these five- and ten-year national industry growth projections against Uralla's occupational distribution suggests local employment could expand by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, compared to nationwide forecasts of 6.6% and 13.7% respectively (noting this weighted model is illustrative and excludes local demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Uralla (NSW) is $1,150 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $628 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,399 a year against an average of $47,103. 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 taxation statistics for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch at the postcode level, record a median income of $39,399 and a mean of $47,103 for taxpayers in the suburb of Uralla. These figures sit below nationwide averages and compare to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $43,465 for median income and $51,964 for average income as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household measures, Census results place local earnings within the 10th to 15th percentiles across the country.
The largest income bracket contains 28.0% of residents (785 people) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 29.9% share recorded across the surrounding region. Residual income following housing costs stands at 85.9%, ranking at the 13th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Uralla (NSW) had 1,117 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 1% apartments. 33% are owned with a mortgage, 26% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,267 a month. Rent absorbs 21.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.4%. 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 standalone houses constitute 92.0% of residential structures in Uralla, with 7.9% consisting of semi-detached, apartment, or alternative formats, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwelling types in Regional NSW. Outright homeownership matches the Regional NSW standard at 40.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 33.4% and rental accommodations accounting for 26.0%. Typical monthly mortgage payments stand at $1,267 and median weekly rent sits at $250, well beneath the Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. In the national context, local mortgage servicing costs and rental expenses remain notably below the Australian averages of $1,863 per month and $375 per week.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Uralla (NSW) counted 1,117 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 32% 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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Family units account for 65.9% of local dwellings, split among couples without offspring (30.6%), couples raising children (20.9%), and single parent households (13.2%). The remaining 34.1% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person residences at 31.7% and group households at 2.4%. With an average of 2.3 people per household, occupancy is slightly below the Regional NSW figure of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.4% of adults in Uralla (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 12.8% with a bachelor degree and 4.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.8% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 332 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 939 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary attainment presents a development focal point, with 19.4% of residents holding higher education qualifications compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 12.8%, postgraduate credentials at 4.3%, and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and practical certifications are widespread, with 39.7% of citizens aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 10.9% holding advanced diplomas and 28.8% holding certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial, with 28.0% of the community undertaking an educational course. This cohort consists of 9.8% in primary school, 8.2% attending high school, and 3.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Uralla (NSW) reaches 103 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 240 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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A network of 103 operational transit stops spans Uralla across bus and rail modes, supported by 17 distinct routes delivering 243 weekly services. Proximity to transit infrastructure is strong, with typical walking distances of 179 meters to the closest stop. Outbound commuting is standard for this residential community, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys and walking representing 5%. Vehicle availability stands at an average of 1.4 per household. Working from home was recorded at 20.9% in the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing COVID-19 settings. Transit services deliver an average of 34 daily trips across the whole network, which corresponds to around 2 weekly trips per stop.
The adjacent diagram details the 100 closest transit stops relative to the central reference point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
58.8% of residents in Uralla (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 89% of areas nationally. 8.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 45.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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 condition incidence and mortality metrics highlight notable public health hurdles in Uralla across both younger and older cohorts, accompanied by subdued private health fund coverage of approximately 46% (~1,280 people). This sits below the 51.9% regional rate across Regional NSW and the national level of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent ailments, impacting 12.1 and 10.3% of the local population respectively, while 58.8% of inhabitants report zero chronic medical diagnoses compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents face elevated chronic health rates, and seniors aged 65 and over comprise 25.6% of the populace (718 people), surpassing the 23.3% proportion in Regional NSW.
Senior health indicators reflect unique challenges that position the area higher in national rankings relative to the overall population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Uralla (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 92.9% of residents, with 2.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (29.9%). 9.2% 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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Uralla displays a relatively homogenous cultural makeup, with Australian-born citizens comprising 92.9% of residents, 93.8% holding Australian citizenship, and 97.4% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the leading faith, claimed by 58.6% of the population, slightly above the Regional NSW proportion of 55.9%. Ancestry backgrounds across the community are led by English (31.2%), Australian (29.9%), and Irish (10.0%). Clear deviations from broader geographical patterns appear in specific groups, including Australian Aboriginal representation at 9.2% (against 4.6% regionally), German at 4.0% (against 3.1%), and Russian at 0.5% (against 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Uralla (NSW) is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 19.5% 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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Uralla aligns closely with the age distribution of Regional NSW, showing a maximum variance of 3.0 percentage points across cohorts. The estimated median age of 46 matches the 2021 Census reading, sitting 3 years above the Regional NSW figure of 43 and above the national median of 38 from that same Census. Middle-aged residents and early retirees (45 - 64) have decreased from 26.8% to an estimated 25.3% since the Census. Moving toward 2041, the largest numerical expansion is forecast for young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), rising by 84 residents (15%) to a total of 659.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Uralla (NSW)
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 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 — 29 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,728 at the 2021 Census → 2,805 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 (SAL14069). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.