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The median house price in West Albury is $650k, with units at $451k. House values have moved 5.9% a year compounded over five years.
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West Albury has an estimated 3,750 residents, down from 3,872 at the 2021 Census — a change of 122 people, or 3.2%. The population has thinned by an average 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 693 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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According to investigations of demographic updates from the ABS for the wider region, alongside newly confirmed addresses from AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of West Albury has an estimated residency of approximately 3,750 individuals in May 2026. Compared to the 2021 Census count of 3,872, this represents a reduction of 122 residents (3.2%). This contraction is calculated from a resident base of 3,747, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS population release in June 2025 combined with 12 validated new addresses registered after the Census. This headcount translates to a density of 693 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical ratios tracked by AreaSearch.
In recent times, population additions were almost entirely attributable to international migration. Future projections for each SA2 unit are sourced from ABS and Geoscience Australia releases from 2024 using 2022 as a starting point, supplemented by 2022 NSW State Government projections based in 2021 where necessary. Expected age-specific growth trajectories from these sources are projected forward for the years 2032 to 2041. Anticipated demographic expansion is set to track slightly underneath the median rate for regional zones nationwide, with the locality projected to add 360 residents by 2041, representing a total rise of 9.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
32 new dwellings have been approved in West Albury over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 1, 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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Building approvals compiled by AreaSearch from regional statistics show that the suburb of West Albury averages roughly 6 residential approvals per year, with 32 units approved during the 5 fiscal years from FY-21 to FY-25, and one approval logged for FY-26 so far. Given the local population contraction, this volume of construction has likely matched buyer needs and maintained healthy options, with new homes registering a mean construction value of $468,000, showing that builders are targeting upscale properties. Meanwhile, commercial projects valued at $3.6 million were approved during the current fiscal year, reflecting a quiet commercial sector.
In comparison to the Rest of NSW, development activity in the suburb of West Albury is remarkably quiet, running 77.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This constrained volume of new inventory typically bolsters demand and valuations for older homes, despite a recent uptick in building work. Local construction rates also lag behind national averages, indicating a mature residential landscape and potential planning restrictions. The current pipeline of new buildings is composed of 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% medium-density townhouses or apartments. This pivot toward higher-density options offers cheaper entry points for purchasers, fitting the profiles of downsizers, property investors, and first-time buyers. This marks a sharp departure from the existing housing stock, which is 79.0% detached houses, pointing to a scarcity of vacant land and a response to evolving lifestyle choices and budget limits. Averaging roughly 312 individuals per dwelling approval, the locality exhibits low-density attributes. Looking forward, the suburb of West Albury is projected to expand by 357 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. At the current pace of building approvals, the supply of new housing may not keep pace with resident growth, which could intensify competition among home buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
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 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside West Albury, worth an estimated $40 million. A further 73 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $5.58 billion. 18 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal 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 planning decisions, and development guidelines have a strong influence on regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 7 projects expected to influence the local area. Key initiatives include the Riverina Highway Sewer West Upgrade, Oddies Creek Splash Park, the Albury Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS), and the Albury Social Housing Redevelopment Projects, with the most relevant schemes detailed in the list below.
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Riverina Highway Sewer West Upgrade
Upgrade of sewer pipelines from the Main Sewer Pump Station at Wodonga Place to the Waterview treatment plant to service city growth, including the construction of a new 5.5km sewer main. Currently in site investigations and surveys phase, covering topographic mapping and underground utility location. This project supports the eventual decommissioning of the Kremur St wastewater treatment plant.
Punthill Albury Apartment Hotel
Development of an 83-key apartment hotel situated at the Commercial Club Albury precinct on Dean Street. The project comprises studio, one, two, and three-bedroom serviced apartments, two conference rooms, a gym, and secure parking. Developed in partnership with Commercial Club Albury and operated under the Punthill brand by Veriu Group, construction commenced in late 2025.
Baranduda Fields Sporting Complex
The largest regional sporting precinct between Sydney and Melbourne, featuring two rectangular fields, an oval, netball courts and pavilion complex with grandstands, serving the rapidly growing Baranduda-Leneva community.
QEII Square Redevelopment
Cultural Precinct masterplan redevelopment designed by TCL landscape architecture. Part of broader cultural precinct enhancement around Albury Entertainment Centre with improved public spaces and connectivity.
Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Redevelopment
The 558 million AUD Albury Wodonga Regional Hospital Project is a major health infrastructure initiative jointly funded by the NSW, Victorian, and Commonwealth governments. The redevelopment consolidates complex care at the Albury Campus, featuring a new seven-storey Clinical Services Building and a two-storey Northeast Building. The project adds 110 overnight beds, a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit, new operating theatres including a hybrid theatre, and a 32-bed mental health unit. Construction on the Northeast Building began in late 2025 by Hansen Yuncken, with main works for the Clinical Services Building progressing through 2026.
663 Dean Street Albury Luxury Apartment Development
DA-approved 6-storey luxury apartment development with 17 apartments and ground-level commercial space, located at the iconic 1934 Ambulance Station site in Albury's CBD. The site is currently for sale.
Dean Street, Albury (Residential & Restaurant)
Development offering 54 apartments and a ground-floor restaurant tenancy, servicing Albury CBD.
Main Sewer Pump Station Upgrade
Complex infrastructure project to upgrade pumping capacity at Main Sewer Pump Station while maintaining continuous service to growing city. Critical for supporting population growth and development in Albury.
1,794 residents of West Albury are employed, from a labour force of 1,934. Unemployment sits at 7.2%, with participation at 61.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,218, about 86% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labor pool in the suburb of West Albury is characterized by a strong presence of skilled professionals and essential service personnel, alongside an unemployment rate of 7.2% derived from AreaSearch regional statistics. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,794, while the jobless rate stood 3.1% higher than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, showing room for progress. The workforce participation rate is generally comparable to the Regional NSW average of 60.6%. Census files show that a modest 11.5% of the working population performed their duties from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic containment measures.
Local jobs are primarily clustered in health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Conversely, sectors like agriculture, forestry & fishing account for only 1.4% of the local workforce, compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A comparison of local jobs to the resident workforce indicates a lack of employment opportunities within the immediate area. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the broader region show that the local workforce shrank by 4.4% over the 12-month period, while total employment fell by 5.7%, causing the jobless rate to increase by 1.3 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional NSW recorded a minor employment dip of 0.9% and a labor force reduction of 0.4%, leading to an increase of 0.5 percentage points. Future workforce requirements in the suburb of West Albury can be modeled using national forecasts published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce composition to estimate upcoming hiring trends. Although nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely by industry. Weighting these projections against the industry mix of the suburb of West Albury suggests local employment levels would rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, assuming a direct proportional extension that excludes local population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Albury is $1,363 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $794 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,163 a year against an average of $62,195. 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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Tax office data for the 2023 financial year shows that taxpayers in the suburb of West Albury recorded a median income of $49,163 and a mean income of $62,195. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average figures of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $54,237 for the median and $68,614 for the average in March 2026. The 2021 Census placed individual incomes at the 48th percentile ($794 per week) and household incomes at the 25th percentile.
Income distribution shows that the largest segment of residents falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, accounting for 28.5% of the population (1,068 people), which is similar to the 29.9% recorded regionally. Although residents retain 87.8% of their earnings due to modest housing expenses, overall disposable income sits at the 30th percentile nationally, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Albury had 1,555 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 79% detached houses and 0% apartments. 27% are owned with a mortgage, 32% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $255 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,365 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in the suburb of West Albury at the time of the last Census consisted of 79.4% detached houses and 20.6% alternative housing styles like townhouses and flats, compared to Regional NSW where houses made up 82.6% and other dwellings accounted for 17.4%. Outright home ownership stood at 41.3%, matching regional averages, while mortgaged homes accounted for 27.2% and rental properties made up 31.5%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $1,365, which is notably lower than the Regional NSW average of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $255 compared to the regional median of $330.
On a national level, mortgage costs in the suburb of West Albury are well below the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rent levels are significantly lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Albury counted 1,555 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 22% are couples with children, fewer than in 81% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 33% 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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Most households are structured around families, which account for 63.9% of the total, consisting of 22.0% couples with offspring, 29.2% couples without children, and 11.9% single-parent households. Single-person dwellings make up 33.1% and group living situations account for 3.0%, with non-family households representing 36.1% in total. The average household size is 2.2 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
26.3% of adults in West Albury hold a university qualification, including 18.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 24.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 154 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 933 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The local population displays a strong academic profile compared to the wider region, with 26.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, exceeding the SA4 regional rate of 18.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 18.1%, followed by post-graduate degrees at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are also widely held, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, including advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 24.8%. A significant proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program.
This student group includes 9.5% attending primary school, 7.2% in secondary education, and 3.5% enrolled in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Albury reaches 75 stops on 12 routes, timetabled for about 230 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport services include 75 active bus stops operating in the suburb of West Albury. These stops are served by 12 distinct routes, which run a combined total of 234 passenger trips each week. Access to transport is rated as excellent, with typical residences situated 144 meters from the nearest stop. Private cars remain the primary commuting choice at 96%, reflecting the suburb's residential nature and outward commuting flows. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per home, which is below regional averages. Working from home was recorded for a modest 11.5% of residents at the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions.
Across all transit routes, services run at an average frequency of 33 trips daily, which translates to roughly 3 weekly connections per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.6% of residents in West Albury report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 9.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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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Health statistics point to notable medical difficulties within the suburb of West Albury, based on mortality patterns and the presence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older demographics. Additionally, the rate of private health insurance coverage is relatively low, with approximately 52% of the population (~1,933 people) holding a policy. Mental health conditions and arthritis are the most prevalent illnesses, affecting 10.4% and 10.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 60.6% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents experience elevated rates of chronic illness, indicating notable health issues.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.3% of the community (1,023 people), which exceeds the Regional NSW rate of 23.4%. Senior health metrics present some challenges, with national rankings aligning closely with general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
West Albury is largely Australian-born, at 86.9% of residents, with 6.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.2%) and Australian (27.5%). 3.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with citizens making up 89.3% of the population, 86.9% born in Australia, and 93.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 56.9% of the population, which is slightly higher than the Regional NSW average of 55.9%. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest heritage groups are English at 30.2% of the population, Australian at 27.5%, and Irish at 10.1%. Certain ancestries show notable local variations: residents of German descent are overrepresented at 5.5% of the population (compared to 3.1% in the region), Hungarian heritage represents 0.3% (compared to 0.2% regionally), and Australian Aboriginal residents make up 3.5% of the population (compared to 4.6% across Regional NSW).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Albury is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 22.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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With a median age of 46, the suburb of West Albury is older than the Regional NSW average of 43 and significantly older than the national median of 38. The cohort aged 85+ is well represented at 5.3% of the population compared to Regional NSW, while the 45 - 54 age group is smaller at 9.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has risen from 10.6% to 12.1%, and the 75 to 84 bracket has increased from 8.7% to 9.8%. Over the same period, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 10.3% to 9.0%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 14.4% to 13.1%.
By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant age shifts, with the 85+ group growing by 62% (122 people) to reach 321 from a starting point of 198, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Albury
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 | Jun 2026 2 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 Jun 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 — 12 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,872 at the 2021 Census → 3,750 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 (SAL14256). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.