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The median house price in West Pymble is $2.81m. House values have moved 2.3% a year compounded over five years.
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West Pymble has an estimated 5,465 residents. That puts 1,485 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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Based on demographic evaluations from official statistics and fresh residency records confirmed by AreaSearch, the suburb of West Pymble has a projected population of approximately 5,465 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 24 individuals (0.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 5,441 residents. This trend is calculated from the base population of 5,456 calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 demographic release from the ABS and 2 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. This size results in a density of 1,485 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical level of national locations analyzed by AreaSearch.
Inward migration from other countries was the primary driver of growth, accounting for approximately 86.0% of local population gains lately. AreaSearch incorporates regional projections from official government agencies published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. Where SA2 projections are unavailable, NSW State Government data from 2022 using 2021 as the base year is used. Age-specific growth dynamics are mapped forward to the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, the suburb of West Pymble is anticipated to follow lower quartile expansion trends compared to other Australian locations, with an expected gain of 221 residents by 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 3.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
33 new dwellings have been approved in West Pymble over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.2 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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According to analysis of regional construction consents, the suburb of West Pymble has averaged approximately 6 approved residential properties annually. This includes 33 approved dwellings during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, alongside 1 approval registered during FY-26. Considering the resident count shrank in the prior period, this rate of construction represents a reasonable level of supply relative to demand, which is positive for purchasers. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $15.1 million during this financial year, demonstrating ongoing business investment. Residential building activity in the suburb of West Pymble is 68.0% below regional average per person compared to Greater Sydney.
Such limited housing additions tend to support valuations and interest in the current housing stock. The volume of approvals also falls below national benchmarks, pointing to the mature state of the local area and potential regulatory constraints. Recent approvals are split between standalone houses at 75.0% and medium or high-density dwellings at 25.0%, preserving the historic suburban character and family focus of the neighborhood. This represents a clear departure from the existing housing stock, where standalone houses comprise 96.0%, suggesting fewer vacant building lots and reflecting a shift toward diverse and cost-effective living options. The latest quarterly model suggests the suburb of West Pymble will add 212 residents by 2041. Given ongoing building trends, the supply of new housing should align with demand, benefiting property seekers and potentially supporting growth above current projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around West Pymble
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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 Pymble, worth an estimated $540 million. A further 100 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $50.3 billion. 27 are already under construction and 48 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Local planning decisions, infrastructure developments, and major projects are key drivers of regional property performance. There are 25 projects identified by AreaSearch that are expected to impact the local area. Key projects include the Norman Griffiths Oval Upgrade, Macquarie Centre Redevelopment, Macquarie Park Bus Depot, and MCentral Macquarie Park.
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Norman Griffiths Oval Upgrade
Upgrade of Norman Griffiths Oval to include an all-weather synthetic turf field, underground stormwater detention basin, upgraded sewer infrastructure, new lighting, fencing, pathways, landscaping, electronic scoreboard and improved drainage. In May 2026 Council paused the project after costs increased to approximately $20.2 million, pending an independent review, capital expenditure assessment and community consultation. In late July 2026 councillors moved to restart the project, with Council considering resuming construction.
M_Park Macquarie Technology Centre
Stockland's approximately $2 billion M_Park is a multi-stage life sciences and technology innovation precinct in the Macquarie Park Innovation District. Stage 1 includes three premium commercial buildings, a data centre, retail and hospitality, and a 2,500 sqm public park. Building 11 is operational with tenants including CHEP, Demant and WiSE Medical, while Buildings 15 and 17, including Johnson & Johnson's new Australian headquarters, are in the final stages of construction.
Macquarie Centre Redevelopment
A major $1 billion mixed-use expansion of Macquarie Centre. As of 2026, the project is in construction with a $400 million retail expansion underway to create Australia's largest retail footprint by 2027. The masterplan includes four residential towers ranging from 26 to 33 storeys providing approximately 1,000 apartments, 130 new specialty stores, an Olympic-sized ice rink, and 5,000sqm of community facilities. The development provides direct integration with the Macquarie University Metro station and the Macquarie Park Innovation District.
Macquarie Park Bus Depot
Sydney's first purpose-built battery electric bus depot, part of the NSW Government's Zero Emission Buses Program. The facility is designed to house 165 battery electric buses and includes comprehensive charging infrastructure, maintenance bays, a bus wash, and an underground car park for 150 staff. The project involves upgrading and widening Pittwater Road to facilitate depot access and is a key step in transitioning the state's bus fleet to zero emissions by 2047.
Macquarie Rise
Macquarie Rise is a luxury mixed-use development by TOGA, delivered in partnership with Baptist Union NSW and Morling College. The project features three residential towers ranging from 12 to 14 storeys, containing 268 apartments. These sit above a two-storey commercial podium providing 1,200 sqm of retail and office space. Residents have access to 'Club Rise' amenities including a 20m lap pool, gym, Pilates studio, and cinema room.
MCentral Macquarie Park
Multi-stage commercial development at 63-71 Waterloo Road comprising two office towers with ground-floor retail, a new public road and basement parking. Designed by A+ Design Group, the development integrates expansive public open spaces and contemporary architecture. Approved by the Sydney North Planning Panel on 31 March 2022 (DA LDA2021/0184); construction commenced in December 2025 with a total project value of approximately $218 million.
Herring Road, Macquarie Park
Australia's tallest Volumetric Modular Construction (VMC) project, this 20-storey Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development features 528 studio units. Located 100 metres from Macquarie University metro station, the project includes extensive communal amenities such as a gym, media room, study spaces, and level 15 terrace. Designed by Cox Architecture, it targets a 5-Star Green Star rating and utilizes innovative modular steel technology for rapid delivery.
La Vera
An 18-storey residential apartment development designed by COX Architecture and developed by Urban Property Group. The project delivers 169 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with organic, curvilinear facades and rooftop communal amenities offering views of Lane Cove National Park. It is the first Macquarie Park development to include 10-year Latent Defects Insurance. Following an approved modification in 2025 that increased the height and apartment count, the project has topped out and is tracking for completion in mid-2026.
2,877 residents of West Pymble are employed, from a labour force of 2,964. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 67.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,793, about 88% 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 workforce exhibits high levels of tertiary education, particularly in technology fields, alongside an unemployment rate of 2.9% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 0.5% based on regional datasets. In March 2026, there were 2,877 employed residents, and the local unemployment rate was 1.2% lower than the 4.1% rate seen across Greater Sydney, while labor force participation matched the 69.1% regional average. Census figures show that 61.6% of workers operated from home, though this was likely affected by pandemic-related restrictions. Local workers are primarily employed in professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training.
Professional & technical roles are heavily represented, at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing comprises 2.2% of the local workforce, compared to 5.3% for Greater Sydney. The area remains mostly residential, offering few local jobs relative to the size of the working population. Based on local labor market statistics, employment grew by 0.5% and the total labor force grew by 0.3% during the year leading to March 2026, leading to a reduction in the unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. Over the same period, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 1.9%, labor force growth of 1.9%, and a slight drop in unemployment. National employment projections from May-25 offer guidance on future local labor demand. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Applying these national sector trends to the local industry mix suggests employment among residents could grow by 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in West Pymble is $3,503 a week (about $182,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,107 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $63,755 a year against an average of $114,731. The average runs 80% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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 tax data from financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of West Pymble recorded a median income of $63,755 and an average income of $114,731. These figures are high on a national scale and exceed the Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $70,335 for the median and $126,571 for the average. Incomes for households, families, and individuals in the suburb of West Pymble rank between the 86th and 99th percentiles nationwide.
Taxpayer distributions show that 45.2% of individuals (2,470 people) earn over $4000, while the regional leader is the $1,500 - 2,999 group at 30.9%. High-income earners are common, with 57.5% earning above $3,000 per week, reflecting significant local spending power. Housing costs consume 13.4% of household income, and disposable incomes rank in the 99th percentile nationally, with the local SEIFA index ranking in the 10th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
West Pymble had 1,687 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $800 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,467 a month, a total housing cost higher than 97% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. 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 Census, the local housing stock consisted of 96.3% standalone houses and 3.7% other property types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other property types across Greater Sydney. Home ownership rates are high at 41.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged at 48.4% or rented at 10.2%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $3,467, and the median weekly rent was $800, compared to regional averages of $2,427 and $470. Locally, mortgage repayments exceed the national average of $1,863, and rents are higher than the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
West Pymble counted 1,687 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 57% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 22% couples without children. 13% 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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Family households make up 86.5% of the local area, consisting of couples with children at 56.5%, couples without children at 21.9%, and single parents at 7.8%. The remaining 13.5% are non-family households, with single-person households at 12.9% and group households at 0.4%. The median household size of 3.2 individuals is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
54.8% of adults in West Pymble hold a university qualification, including 34.2% with a bachelor degree and 16.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 98% of areas nationally. A further 9.1% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 860 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,168 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 are prevalent in the suburb of West Pymble, where 54.8% of residents aged 15+ hold a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% across NSW. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are held by 34.2% of residents, postgraduate degrees by 16.1%, and graduate diplomas by 4.5%. Vocational training is held by 18.3% of those aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 9.1%. A high proportion of residents are active students, with 35.8% of the population enrolled in formal education.
Primary school students account for 12.4% of the population, secondary students account for 10.9%, and tertiary students account for 8.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in West Pymble reaches 79 stops on 24 routes, timetabled for about 1,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 150 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 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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The public transport network in the suburb of West Pymble features 79 active bus stops. These stops serve 24 separate routes, delivering 1,251 passenger trips weekly. Transport access is convenient, with residents living an average of 148 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the area, with 84% driving and 8% catching the train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 cars per home, which is above the regional average. Additionally, 61.6% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which was likely influenced by public health restrictions.
Bus routes run an average of 178 times daily, which is equivalent to approximately 15 weekly trips per stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.4% of residents in West Pymble report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 72.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.2 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 outcomes in the suburb of West Pymble are favorable, with low mortality rates and low rates of chronic illness across all demographic groups. Private health insurance coverage is high, with approximately 72% of the population (3,940 people) insured, compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common chronic conditions locally, affecting 7.1% and 5.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 76.4% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and over make up 18.5% of the population (1,011 people), compared to 15.5% across Greater Sydney.
Health outcomes for older residents are strong, matching the positive trends seen in the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
32.3% of West Pymble residents were born overseas and 24.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (23.6%) and Australian (22.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of West Pymble shows higher levels of cultural diversity than many other markets, with 24.1% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 32.3% born overseas. The most common religion is Christianity, accounting for 54.1% of the population. The local Jewish population represents 1.6% of residents, compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney. The most common ancestries in the suburb of West Pymble are English at 23.6%, Australian at 22.6%, and Chinese at 10.7%. Other ancestries with notable representation include Korean at 1.6% (compared to 1.1% regionally), South Australian at 1.2% (compared to 0.5% regionally), and French at 0.6% (compared to 0.5% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of West Pymble is 41. 20.6% 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 median age of 41 years in the suburb of West Pymble is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38. The 5 - 14 age group is represented at 16.8%, while the 25 - 34 age bracket is lower at 5.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has increased from 5.3% to 6.8%, while the 0 to 4 group has decreased from 4.9% to 3.9%. Long-term projections suggest the age profile will continue to change by 2041, with the 85+ cohort expected to grow by 111% (adding 200 residents to reach 381).
Residents aged 65 and older are projected to account for 91% of total growth, while the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for West Pymble
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 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 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 — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,441 at the 2021 Census → 5,465 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 (SAL14267). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.