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The median house price in Wamboin is $1.75m. House values have moved 4.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Wamboin has an estimated 1,838 residents, up from 1,805 at the 2021 Census — a change of 33 people, or 1.8%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 81% of areas nationally. Density is about 21 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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Demographic tracking from the ABS and fresh address verification by AreaSearch suggests that the suburb of Wamboin contains roughly 1,838 residents as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 33 individuals, or a 1.8% expansion, from the 1,805 citizens documented in the 2021 Census. This updated estimate is calculated using June 2025 ABS resident data alongside 47 validated new addresses registered after the census. With these figures, the suburb of Wamboin features a density of 21 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious living environment. The local 1.8% rate of growth trails the broader SA4 region (4.5%) by 2.7 percentage points.
Relocation from other states served as the primary contributor to these gains, accounting for roughly 46.0% of the growth, though births and overseas arrivals also contributed positively. Projections for the suburb of Wamboin combine 2024 ABS and Geoscience Australia datasets utilizing a 2022 baseline, supplemented by 2022 NSW Government models using a 2021 baseline where required. Age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are extended to span the years 2032 through 2041. Based on these compiled calculations, the suburb of Wamboin is positioned within the top twenty-five percent of non-metropolitan zones for expansion, with a projected addition of 732 individuals by 2041. This represents a total increase of 39.8% over the 16 years.
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104 new dwellings have been approved in Wamboin over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 26 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 88% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, 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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According to ABS residential building approvals, Wamboin averages about 20 new home permits annually. Over the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 104 houses were approved, with an additional 4 approvals recorded during the current FY-26 period. The ratio of population growth to new housing stands at a mere 0.5 individuals per new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating that construction is meeting or outrunning demand, offering buyers plenty of options and creating space for growth beyond current projections. The average valuation of these prospective homes is $559,000, indicating that builders are prioritizing higher-end residential properties.
Commercial developments comprise only $12,000 for this financial year, emphasizing the suburb's residential focus. Wamboin exhibits relatively high construction levels compared to the Rest of NSW, running 48.0% above the regional average per capita over the 5 year timeframe. This building rate is also notably higher than the nationwide standard, showcasing developer confidence. Standalone houses represent 88.0% of the new building activity, while townhouses and apartments make up 12.0%, reinforcing a low-density profile suited for families. The market remains low-density, averaging about 66 people for every single dwelling approval. Long-term forecasts suggest Wamboin will welcome an extra 732 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations. Current construction trends suggest that housing availability will comfortably accommodate this influx, supporting home buyers and allowing for potential population growth beyond existing models.
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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 Wamboin, worth an estimated $108 million. A further 63 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.4 billion. 13 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training 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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Local infrastructure projects, major construction, and zoning updates heavily influence property market performance. In total, a single project has been identified by AreaSearch as having a potential impact on this area. Notable developments include the Queanbeyan to Bungendore Bulk Water Supply Pipeline, the Blind Creek Solar Farm, enhanced bus and light rail corridors linking Belconnen and Queanbeyan to Central Canberra, and the Queanbeyan Regional Integrated Transport Plan, with details of the most significant projects listed below.
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Queanbeyan to Bungendore Bulk Water Supply Pipeline
Proposed bulk water supply pipeline to secure the long-term water supply for Bungendore, transferring potable water from a new pumping station at a former reservoir site in east Queanbeyan via 375mm and 300mm water mains. A Review of Environmental Factors was endorsed by Council in November 2025 and land acquisition negotiations with affected landholders are underway. A National Water Grid Fund application was unsuccessful in May 2026, leaving the project reliant on developer contributions, council reserves and a loan, with intergovernmental water-sharing approvals between the ACT and NSW still under legal review.
Bungendore Sports Hub
Multi-stage community sports precinct delivered by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council. Completed works include bulk earthworks, four hard-court netball courts with lighting, two turf fields with lighting, main pavilion with public amenities, kiosk and multi-use room, sewer pump station, drainage upgrades and sealed car park. Current packages include the netball pavilion (design and construct awarded) and ancillary works; the future aquatic centre is being designed by Mode Design with funding for construction still to be secured.
Bungendore Overflow Channel
Construction of a grass-lined overflow channel on Turallo Creek at Bungendore to bypass the Tarago Road bridge during flood events. The project will divert higher flood flows through new box culverts beneath Tarago Road, re-entering Turallo Creek downstream of the Turallo and Halfway Creeks confluence. It is intended to direct floodwaters away from Bungendore town centre properties, reduce backup where the creeks join, and provide additional flood storage during major events. The REF has been determined and approved, while council lists design and REF updates as underway before open tender contractor engagement.
24 Gibraltar Street Bungendore Medical Centre
Development application DA.2025.0014 has conditional development consent for a single-storey medical centre at 24 Gibraltar Street, Bungendore. The approved scheme includes reception and waiting areas, six consulting rooms, staff, treatment and procedure rooms, toilets, a second tenancy for ancillary retail such as a pharmacy, 10 on-grade car spaces including one accessible space, signage, landscaping, earthworks and removal of about 22 trees. The former cottage on the site was demolished in July 2025 through a complying development certificate pathway, so the current consent is focused on construction of the medical centre.
Milestones Early Learning Bungendore
Completed early learning centre operated by Milestones Early Learning (Affinity Education Group), providing childcare for up to 62 children aged 0-5 years. The centre features dedicated programs for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with indoor and outdoor learning spaces, large playground, and government-approved preschool program. Operating Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm.
Elm Grove Estate
Master planned subdivision offering larger residential lots and house & land packages. Features include fully serviced lots with town water, town sewer, gas, underground electricity, and NBN (fibre to the home). Close to Canberra's CBD and Queanbeyan. Future Bungendore High School and Sports Hub mentioned as amenities.
Brighton Bungendore
House and Land Packages available in Bungendore from Sunny Homes ACT. Offers fixed price construction, price protection, government approvals, architectural design, interior designer selections, 7-Star Energy Rating, double-glazed windows, 2.7m ceiling height, reverse cycle air conditioning, LED lights, hybrid vinyl flooring, tiled bathrooms, concrete driveway, and tiled porch/alfresco.
New High School in Bungendore
Proposed high school for Bungendore. Initially planned for Majara and Gibraltar streets precinct, now shifted to a four-hectare site on Birchfield Drive. A temporary North Campus will operate at the Majara Street site for students until the new school is built, scheduled to open for Term 1 in 2027. The project involves new demountables, landscaping, outdoor facilities, and staff parking for the temporary campus.
1,005 residents of Wamboin are employed, from a labour force of 1,013. Unemployment sits at 0.8%, with participation at 67.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,411, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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A highly qualified labor force characterizes the local area, with strong representation in vital service industries. The unemployment rate is extremely low at 0.8%. As of March 2026, there are 1,005 employed residents, and the local jobless rate is 3.3% lower than the 4.1% rate seen in Regional NSW. Furthermore, participation in the workforce is elevated at 67.3% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that 18.6% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures. The resident workforce is heavily concentrated in public administration & safety, professional & technical roles, and construction.
Public administration & safety shows the most distinct local concentration, representing a share 3.7 times that of the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a minor presence at 9.3% of the workforce, compared to 16.9% regionally. Comparing the census count of local jobs against the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities within the boundaries are limited. Based on SALM and ABS data from broader statistical regions, the 12 months leading to March 2026 saw a 4.7% shrinkage in the labor force alongside a 4.7% reduction in employment, keeping unemployment levels steady. Over the same span, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% drop in jobs, a 0.4% drop in the labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future jobs. When national five and ten-year projections are weighted against local industries, Wamboin's jobs are estimated to rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though industry trends vary and this model excludes local population projections.
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Median household income in Wamboin is $3,461 a week (about $180,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,362 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $74,746 a year against an average of $88,990. 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 financial year 2023 ATO statistics, tax return data puts local earnings near the top of national rankings. Taxpayers here report a median income of $74,746 and an average of $88,990, compared to $52,390 and $65,215 respectively for Regional NSW. Adjusting these numbers for the 10.32% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $82,460 for the median and $98,174 for the average as of March 2026. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes between the 96th and 99th percentiles across the country.
In terms of brackets, the largest group of locals (44.1%, or 810 people) earns over $4000 weekly, whereas the leading cohort regionally is the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket at 29.9%. High earners are highly visible, with 58.2% of households bringing in over $3,000 weekly. Residents retain 90.2% of their income after meeting housing expenses, and the SEIFA index ranks the community in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wamboin had 575 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 51% are owned with a mortgage, 6% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $520 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 15.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 17.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing stock consisted of 100.0% standalone houses and no other dwellings, such as flats, semi-detached properties, or alternative structures, contrasting with Regional NSW's split of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other configurations. Home ownership rates were high, with 42.8% of properties owned outright, while 51.2% carried a mortgage and 6.0% were occupied by tenants. The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,600 was significantly higher than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, and the median weekly rent of $520 also surpassed the regional figure of $330.
Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wamboin counted 575 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.0 people each. 44% are couples with children, more than in 87% of areas nationally, against 34% couples without children. 12% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise 87.0% of local households, consisting of 43.8% couples raising children, 34.4% couples without children, and 7.3% single parent households. The remaining 13.0% of households are non-family arrangements, consisting of lone person residences at 11.7% and group housing at 1.4%. The median household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
43.9% of adults in Wamboin hold a university qualification, including 25.4% with a bachelor degree and 12.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 99% of areas nationally. A further 18.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment is exceptionally high, with 43.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are held by 25.4% of the population, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.6% and graduate diplomas at 5.9%. Vocational education is also popular, with 30.7% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.9% and certificates at 18.8%. A high proportion of the community is engaged in study, with 27.9% of all residents currently enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 10.2% attending primary school, 8.8% in high school, and 4.1% pursuing higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Wamboin means driving: households keep an average of 2.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services inside the area consist of 30 active bus stops. These stops are served by 9 separate routes, which run a combined total of 80 weekly passenger services. Because the area is primarily residential, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the dominant mode of transport at 96%. Households own an average of 2.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. Additionally, 18.6% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data collected during the pandemic. Bus routes run an average of 11 times per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 2 weekly passenger services for each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.9% of residents in Wamboin report no long-term health condition. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 62.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.1 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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Wamboin residents experience favorable health outcomes, marked by low rates of mortality and chronic conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally common, held by roughly 62% of the population, or 1,140 people. This is higher than the 51.9% rate in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 8.5% and 8.4% of the population. However, 67.9% of residents report having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are slightly more common among working-age individuals.
Residents aged 65 and older make up 18.4% of the population, or 338 people, which is below the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Seniors in the area enjoy above-average health, matching the positive trends seen in the wider local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wamboin is largely Australian-born, at 85.2% of residents, with 6.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.3%) and Australian (28.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Demographic measures indicate low cultural diversity, with 85.2% of residents born in Australia, 95.7% holding citizenship, and 94.0% speaking only English at home. The most common religious affiliation is Christianity, chosen by 47.8% of the population, which is lower than the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds, English ancestry is claimed by 31.3% of residents, Australian by 28.4%, and Irish by 9.9%. Certain European heritages are more common here than in the wider region: Welsh ancestry is reported by 0.9% of Wamboin residents compared to 0.5% regionally, Dutch by 1.8% compared to 1.0%, and Polish by 0.9% compared to 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wamboin is 45, older than 82% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 19.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of Wamboin residents is 45 years, slightly higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and significantly higher than the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age group is particularly large, making up 15.6% of the population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is small at 7.8%. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 3.6% to 5.1%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group has decreased from 18.0% to 15.6%, and the 55 to 64 group has declined from 17.6% to 15.9%.
Projections suggest the age structure will change by 2041, with the 45 to 54 cohort expected to grow by 147 people, or 51%, increasing from 286 to 434.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wamboin
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 | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 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 — 47 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,805 at the 2021 Census → 1,838 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 (SAL14141). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.