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Walloon has an estimated 3,547 residents, up from 2,305 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,242 people, or 53.9%. Growth has averaged 10.0% a year over five years, faster than 98% of areas nationally. 554 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 78.0% of that increase. That puts 192 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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Demographic updates from the ABS alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census indicate that the suburb of Walloon has reached an estimated population of approximately 3,547 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 1,242 people (53.9%) relative to the 2,305 people recorded in the 2021 Census. Such growth is drawn from AreaSearch's resident estimate of 3,515 following the June 2025 release of ABS ERP figures, combined with 554 validated new addresses added post-Census. With a resulting density of 192 persons per square kilometer, the suburb provides ample living space and capacity for additional residential development.
Expanding by 53.9% since the 2021 census, the suburb of Walloon outpaced both state figures and the national average (9.5%), establishing itself as an area leader in expansion. Inbound interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 78.0% of recent population additions, while overseas migration and natural growth also registered positive contributions. Projections for each SA2 published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 (anchored on a 2022 base year) form the foundation of AreaSearch's demographic models. Where these do not apply, or for periods extending beyond post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 estimates released in 2023 (utilising 2021 benchmark data) are incorporated. Because state-level figures lack age breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 (drawn from 2022 data). Looking ahead, long-term projections position the suburb of Walloon among the top 10 percent of regions evaluated by AreaSearch, with aggregated SA2 figures forecasting a gain of 4,566 persons by 2041, culminating in a cumulative increase of 127.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
468 new dwellings have been approved in Walloon over the past five years, an average of 93 a year. That places the area in the 95th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 26 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 109 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 97% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 164, 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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Data on building approvals from the ABS compiled by AreaSearch indicates that Walloon averages approximately 93 residential approvals annually. Across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), development consents totaled an estimated 468 homes, with 164 recorded to date in FY-25. Demonstrating consistent underlying demand that underpins property values, an average of 2.5 new residents were added per constructed dwelling over the prior 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25). New dwellings carry an average anticipated construction cost of $418,000. Additionally, non-residential growth remains steady, with commercial approvals securing $21.1 million during this financial year.
Per capita residential construction in Walloon exceeds Greater Brisbane by 303.0%, delivering expanded inventory and variety for prospective purchasers. This elevated building pace sits substantially above national benchmarks, demonstrating pronounced developer confidence in the area. Detached houses account for 97.0% of recent building consents compared to 3.0% for medium and high-density housing, preserving the low-density neighborhood fabric while delivering spacious properties tailored to families. A metric of roughly 24 people per dwelling approval further underlines Walloon's active expansion as an emerging urban growth corridor. Long-range population modeling indicates Walloon is set to expand by 4,534 residents through to 2041, measured against the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction activity remains aligned with demographic expectations, though incoming population inflows may heighten buyer competition over time.
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 22 current infrastructure and development projects close to Walloon, worth an estimated $1.13 billion. 7 are already under construction and 6 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development 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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Local capital works, planning schemes, and major projects exert a powerful influence on community development. Within the area, AreaSearch has identified 1 significant project poised to affect local outcomes. Key projects identified in the surrounding region comprise Western Ipswich Bypass Proposal, Dawn Walloon, Cunningham Highway Upgrade - Yamanto Interchange to Ebenezer Creek (including Amberley Interchange), and Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area, with the most relevant local works outlined below.
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Gainsborough Meadows Estate
Masterplanned house and land estate in Brassall, Ipswich, delivering new residential lots with local roads, drainage, and landscaping in staged releases. Close to schools, shopping, and transport with house and land packages marketed by Tribeca.
Woolworths West Brassall Shopping Centre
Construction is underway on a Woolworths-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre at West Brassall / Emerald Hill. The project spans about 25,500 sqm and will deliver about 6,000 sqm of retail space, including a full-line Woolworths supermarket, approximately 15 specialty shops and kiosks, BWS, food and service tenancies, a medical and health precinct, outdoor dining and about 300 on-grade car parks. The centre is positioned to serve the growing Brassall and Emerald Hill residential catchment near the Warrego Highway connection and is due for completion in late April 2026.
Eureka Brassall Expansion
Completed expansion delivering 51 new 2-bedroom rental villas within Eureka Gainsborough Lifestyle Village, including refurbished community facilities (pool house and community room). Staged handover in 2023 with final 11 villas completed and fully leased by Feb 2024.
Cunningham Highway Upgrade
The $276 million Cunningham Highway upgrade will enhance one of the region's major arterial roads. This project aims to improve safety, reduce travel times, and accommodate increasing traffic volumes between Ipswich and surrounding areas.
South East Queensland Inland Rail Project
The $10 billion Inland Rail project will pass through Ipswich, enhancing freight connectivity between Brisbane and Melbourne. This project will create new business opportunities, support industrial growth, and stimulate economic activity in Ipswich. It is part of a larger 1700km freight rail line connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional areas, with ongoing construction as of 2025, including sections like Helidon to Calvert near Ipswich.
Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area
A future major industrial and employment hub for South East Queensland. The project includes the delivery of catalytic trunk infrastructure and a proposed Ebenezer Intermodal Terminal to support the Inland Rail project.
Ipswich Hospital Expansion Stage 2
A major expansion delivering 200 new beds and a multi-storey acute clinical services building. Key features include a new Emergency Department, six operating theatres, a satellite medical imaging service, and a Central Sterilisation Service Department. Internal fit-outs began on lower levels in late 2025, with major structural work continuing into 2026 to support the fast-growing West Moreton population.
Ipswich Smart City Program
The Ipswich Smart City Program is a city-wide digital transformation initiative integrated into the iFuture 2021-2026 Corporate Plan. Key 2026 developments include a 2.51 million dollar upgrade to 90 new pay-by-plate smart parking meters with real-time digital enforcement integration. The program continues to expand its IoT sensor network for flood monitoring and environmental data, while Fire Station 101 serves as a central hub for digital innovation and community events like Flood Fest 2026. The initiative aims to enhance liveability through smart lighting, public Wi-Fi, and a centralized city data platform.
1,819 residents of Walloon are employed, from a labour force of 1,877. Unemployment sits at 3.1%, with participation at 70.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 2,751, about 78% 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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Walloon maintains an employment base balanced across blue- and white-collar roles with substantial representation in essential services, accompanied by an unemployment rate of 3.1% and annual employment expansion of 17.2% based on aggregated statistical area metrics from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, 1,819 local residents participate in employment. The local unemployment level is 1.2% lower than the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane, while local labor participation matches the regional mark of 70.1%. Census records show that a modest 10.2% of workers operated from home, a figure influenced by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
The primary industry sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and public administration & safety. Specialization is particularly elevated in public administration & safety, where local participation reaches 1.6 times the regional rate. In contrast, professional & technical occupations represent just 4.2% of the local workforce, trailing the regional benchmark of 8.9%. Comparing resident workers to local workplace destinations indicates that the suburb functions primarily as a residential district offering relatively constrained internal employment. Aggregated ABS and SALM figures analyzed by AreaSearch show that over the 12 months to March 2026, employment grew by 17.2% against a 16.3% rise in the labor pool, reducing local unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. Across Greater Brisbane over the identical timeframe, employment increased by 3.2% alongside a 3.4% rise in the labor force, while unemployment climbed 0.1 percentage points. Looking further ahead, national industry projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for local hiring demand over five and ten-year horizons. Nationally, jobs are projected to rise 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying across sectors. Applying these industry trajectories to Walloon's workforce distribution suggests local employment will rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (note that this represents a baseline weighted projection and excludes specific local population changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Walloon is $1,815 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $838 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,865 a year against an average of $68,855. 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Walloon sit marginally above the national midpoint, featuring a median income of $59,865 and a mean of $68,855. Across Greater Brisbane, corresponding figures stand at a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799. Adjusting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $66,666 for median earnings and $76,677 for mean income as of March 2026. In the Census 2021, family, household, and individual income metrics placed around the 55th percentile across the country.
The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket encompasses 37.3% of the community (1,323 individuals), which aligns with the metropolitan distribution where that cohort constitutes 33.3%. After meeting shelter costs, households retain 84.9% of their income for remaining living requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Walloon had 761 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 27% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $370 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,647 a month. Rent absorbs 20.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Walloon consisted of 98.3% houses alongside 1.7% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the wider Brisbane metro balance of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Walloon matched Brisbane metro at 27.4%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 43.7% and rented properties represented 28.9%. Typical financing commitments were lower than metropolitan levels, with median monthly mortgage payments of $1,647 and median weekly rent at $370, versus Brisbane metro benchmarks of $1,863 and $380. Compared to Australian figures, Walloon's mortgage costs sit considerably below the national median of $1,863, and rent remains under the countrywide level of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Walloon counted 761 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,171 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 77.7% of households in the area, divided into couples with children (37.1%), couples without children (28.8%), and single parent families (12.3%). The remaining 22.3% consists of non-family living arrangements, where lone person households represent 17.8% and group households make up 3.0%. The local median household size stands at 2.8 people, exceeding the 2.6 recorded across Greater Brisbane.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.0% of adults in Walloon hold a university qualification, including 7.5% with a bachelor degree and 1.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 75% of areas nationally. A further 34.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 276 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 938 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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Higher education qualifications present a distinct local profile, with university attainment standing at 11.0%, well below the 30.5% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Among degree holders, Bachelor degrees comprise 7.5%, graduate diplomas represent 2.0%, and postgraduate credentials total 1.5%. Conversely, vocational and technical pathways are heavily represented, with 46.7% of residents aged 15+ holding trade or vocational credentials, divided between advanced diplomas (12.1%) and certificates (34.6%). Engagement in formal study is substantial, with 30.0% of the population actively taking part in educational courses. This comprises 12.4% enrolled in primary education, 8.9% attending secondary education, and 3.1% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Walloon means driving: households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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63.0% of residents in Walloon report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 86% of areas nationally. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 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 assessment of chronic conditions and mortality rates highlights notable health considerations in Walloon, with prevalent conditions evident across younger as well as older demographics, while private health insurance adoption is relatively strong at approximately 54% of the population (~1,932 people). The leading diagnosed conditions across the population are mental health issues and arthritis, recorded among 11.1 and 9.9% of residents, respectively, whereas 63.0% reported no long-term medical conditions compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents exhibit elevated chronic condition prevalence. Older residents aged 65 and over constitute 13.1% of the local population (464 people), tracking below Greater Brisbane's 15.0%, with health outcomes in this cohort aligning broadly with national general-population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Walloon is largely Australian-born, at 88.6% of residents, with 3.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.8%) and English (30.3%). 3.6% 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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Cultural diversity in Walloon sits below broad averages, with 88.6% of residents born in Australia, 91.0% holding Australian citizenship, and 96.5% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, practiced by 48.4% of the population. The most distinct group overrepresentation is observed in Other, which accounts for 1.3% of the community, mirroring the 1.3% share across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental heritage, the leading reported ancestries among Walloon residents are Australian (32.8%, notably above the regional 23.2%), English (30.3%), and Irish (7.5%). Distinct representation patterns also emerge across other heritages, with German accounting for 6.8% (versus 4.2% across the region), Welsh at 0.7% (versus 0.5%), and Dutch comprising 1.7% (versus 1.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Walloon is 34, younger than 76% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 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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The demographic profile of the suburb of Walloon is younger relative to Greater Brisbane. Updated estimates to August 2026 show children and young adults (0 - 24) represent 36.3% of residents compared to 31.8% regionally, while middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) account for 20.1% against a regional share of 22.6%. The median age is an estimated 34 as at August 2026, falling from 35 at the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years below Greater Brisbane's 36 at that Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred within middle aged and young retiree cohorts, decreasing from 24.6% to an estimated 20.1%.
Looking forward to 2041, children and young adults will drive aggregate expansion by gaining 1,485 residents (115%) to total 2,773, while retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) will record the fastest proportional surge, increasing 195% to 1,371 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Walloon
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 — 554 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,305 at the 2021 Census → 3,547 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 (SAL32968). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.