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Wilston has an estimated 4,257 residents, up from 4,110 at the 2021 Census — a change of 147 people, or 3.6%. That puts 2,956 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 AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional figures and 8 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date, the suburb of Wilston holds an estimated 4,257 residents as of Aug 2026. This figure marks an addition of 147 people (3.6%) above the 4,110 people counted in the 2021 Census. The updated estimate builds upon an Estimated Resident Population of 4,252 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS release from June 2025 alongside post-Census address tracking. With 2,956 persons per square kilometer, the suburb ranks in the upper quartile for population density among nationally assessed regions.
The primary catalyst for demographic expansion has been overseas migration, accounting for roughly 64.0% of recent population gains. Projections deployed by AreaSearch incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia data anchored to a 2022 baseline for each SA2. For areas lacking this coverage or extending beyond 2032, 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 modeling based on 2021 numbers is utilized. Because state releases omit age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch aligns age cohorts with proportional weights from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections published in 2023 using 2022 data. Future demographic trajectory points to growth sitting slightly under the national statistical area median, with the suburb of Wilston projected to add 307 persons by 2041 across aggregated SA2 forecasts, representing a 7.1% cumulative increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
28 new dwellings have been approved in Wilston over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, 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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ABS building approval statistics compiled by AreaSearch indicate that Wilston has averaged approximately 5 residential building consents per year, generating 28 homes across the preceding 5 financial years, with 10 approvals already logged during FY-25. An average intake of 2.2 new residents per dwelling each year from FY-21 to FY-25 highlights steady demand beneficial to asset values. New residential construction reflects an average cost of $997,000, underscoring an emphasis by developers on high-end, premium housing. Meanwhile, commercial project approvals for the current financial year stand at $55,000, affirming the predominantly residential character of the locality.
Wilston experiences substantially subdued construction volume relative to Greater Brisbane, sitting 81.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark. Such restricted supply generally reinforces pricing and demand for existing properties, even as building activity has accelerated lately. Volumes also trail nationwide figures, illustrating local market maturity and physical development limits. Recent residential approvals are divided into 71.0% detached houses and 29.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving a suburban, family-oriented environment catering to purchasers desiring space. A ratio of roughly 471 people per approval further reflects an established market. Demographic projections indicate an influx of 302 residents into Wilston leading up to 2041, measured against the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Persisting at current construction levels could leave residential supply trailing behind demographic growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and exerting upward pressure on property values.
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 81 current infrastructure and development projects close to Wilston, worth an estimated $55.1 billion. 14 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. 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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Major infrastructure developments and planning programs exert substantial influence over regional growth, with AreaSearch cataloging 4 significant projects expected to impact the locality. Prominent undertakings include Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park), Queensland Cancer Centre, Brisbane 2032 Games Venue Infrastructure Program, and Zaria Residences Kelvin Grove, which represent key initiatives shaping future area demand.
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Herston Quarter Redevelopment
A $1.1 billion health-focused mixed-use precinct transforming the former Royal Childrens Hospital site. The project integrates the STARS public hospital, a heritage-listed core featuring restored student housing (Lady Lamington Towers), and the Spanish Steps public realm. Ongoing construction includes the Herston Private Hospital and Specialist Suites, alongside planned aged care, retirement living, and up to 695 residential dwellings to create a world-class health and innovation hub.
Brisbane Advanced Research Centre
The Brisbane Advanced Research Centre (BARC) is an approved seven-storey life sciences, biotechnology, and medical technology facility spanning approximately 11,700 square metres of gross floor area. Designed by Blight Rayner and developed by Silverstone Developments within the Herston Health Precinct, the development incorporates PC2-capable laboratories, educational suites, retail tenancy, and an auditorium.
Lutwyche Market Central - Internal Reconfiguration and Tenancy Expansion
This project involves the approved internal reconfiguration and extension of the existing Lutwyche Market Central shopping centre. The works focus on creating larger, more efficient retail tenancies and improving customer circulation to accommodate new anchor and mini-major tenants. The centre remains anchored by Coles, Woolworths, and ALDI, with the expansion supporting enhanced community amenity and retail diversity within the established triple-supermarket hub.
Queensland Cancer Centre
The Queensland Cancer Centre is a major health infrastructure project planned at the Herston Health Precinct adjoining the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Delivered under Queensland Health's Capital Expansion Program, the dedicated cancer facility is scoped to provide comprehensive cancer care, inpatient beds, clinical research facilities, and advanced therapy suites. The project is progressing through detailed procurement and planning reviews.
The Albion - Hudson Road Mixed-Use Development
A major transit-oriented mixed-use development on the former Albion Flour Mill site. The project features two residential towers of 18 to 20 storeys containing 456 build-to-rent apartments. The ground level includes 4,228 sqm of retail space, anchored by a full-line Woolworths supermarket, BWS, and specialty retail tenancies. Key features include an elevated subtropical urban commons and a pedestrian overbridge providing direct access to the adjacent Albion Train Station.
Brisbane Stadium (Victoria Park)
The Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park is a proposed 63,000-seat multi-purpose stadium to serve as the main venue for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Coordinated by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA), the $3.4 billion stadium will host opening/closing ceremonies and athletics before converting into the primary home for AFL and cricket. Early site investigations and legacy precinct planning commenced in 2026.
Bowen Bridge Road Upgrade
Road infrastructure upgrade on Bowen Bridge Road, Bowen Hills, to support increased traffic generated by the Cross River Rail project and surrounding urban developments. Works include intersection improvements, new pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, enhanced public transport integration, and improved connectivity between Bowen Hills, Fortitude Valley, and the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital precinct. The project is being delivered in coordination with Cross River Rail's Exhibition station and Northern Tunnel Portal works, with construction activity in the Bowen Bridge Road corridor continuing through 2025.
Stafford City Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A significant 150 million AUD plus redevelopment of Stafford City Shopping Centre. The project involves a major expansion including a new full-line Coles supermarket, an upgraded and expanded Aldi, and a suite of new specialty retail tenancies. The plan features a refurbished dining and entertainment precinct to integrate with the Kedron Brook area, alongside comprehensive site access and parking improvements to support the Transforming Stafford precinct vision.
2,696 residents of Wilston are employed, from a labour force of 2,777. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 78.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,672, 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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A highly qualified labor force characterizes Wilston, featuring substantial participation in professional services, an unemployment level of only 2.9%, and an estimated 1.5% increase in jobs over the past year per AreaSearch statistical compilations. As of March 2026, employed residents total 2,696, with the unemployment rate tracking 1.4% lower than the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane. Labor force participation reaches 78.0%, substantially exceeding Greater Brisbane's 70.1%. Furthermore, 32.7% of local workers reported working from home during the Census, though pandemic-related lockdown conditions at the time should be kept in mind.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The community demonstrates a notable concentration in professional & technical roles, employing double the regional proportion at 2.0 times the Greater Brisbane level. Conversely, manufacturing engages only 2.5% of the local workforce, trailing the 6.4% seen across Greater Brisbane. The balance between local working population and resident counts highlights that this primarily residential suburb provides limited employment opportunities within its own borders. SALM and ABS metrics aggregated by AreaSearch reveal that over the 12-month period, local employment expanded by 1.5% while the labor pool grew by 2.3%, pushing the jobless rate up by 0.7 percentage points. Over the same timeline, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2%, workforce growth of 3.4%, and an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26 provide broader perspective on future labor requirements. Across Australia, employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. When applied to Wilston's industry distribution, these weightings indicate potential local job growth of 7.7% over five years and 15.4% over ten years, serving as an illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Wilston is $2,971 a week (about $154,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,258 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $73,220 a year against an average of $110,181. The average runs 50% 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 aggregated ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the suburb of Wilston recorded a median taxpayer earnings figure of $73,220 alongside an average of $110,181, placing it in the highest percentile nationwide compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $81,538 for median earnings and $122,698 on average as of March 2026. Figures from the 2021 Census position the suburb's personal, family, and household earnings between the 93rd and 96th percentiles nationally.
Individual earnings show 38.3% of residents (1,630 individuals) taking in $4000+ per week, whereas the wider region peaks in the $1,500 - 2,999 category at 33.3%. High purchasing power is reinforced by 49.6% of households generating over $3,000 weekly, with occupants retaining 87.9% of income following housing expenses, placing the area in the 10th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Wilston had 1,485 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 70% detached houses and 21% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $405 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month, a total housing cost higher than 84% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 13.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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During the latest Census, residential stock in Wilston consisted of 70.3% houses and 29.7% other dwellings like apartments and semi-detached units, compared with Brisbane metro's split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright home ownership reached 30.4%, surpassing the metropolitan rate, while remaining properties were under mortgage (35.2%) or rented (34.4%). Typical monthly mortgage commitments stood at $2,700, notably above the Brisbane metro mark of $1,863 and the national benchmark of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $405, higher than the $380 seen across Brisbane metro and $375 recorded throughout Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Wilston counted 1,485 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 38% are couples with children, against 23% couples without children. 23% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 71.2% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 38.1%, couples without children at 23.4%, and single parent families representing 8.2%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 28.8%, split between lone person households at 23.1% and group households at 5.9%. The area's median household size is 2.7 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.9% of adults in Wilston hold a university qualification, including 35.5% with a bachelor degree and 13.1% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 95% of areas nationally. A further 11.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 543 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,166 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 in Wilston significantly exceed broader geographic standards, with 53.9% of residents aged 15+ possessing university degrees, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate awards at 13.1% and graduate diplomas at 5.3%. In addition, technical and vocational training accounts for 19.9% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of 11.1% certificates and 8.8% advanced diplomas. A substantial 32.9% of the local population is currently engaged in formal learning. Within this student group, 9.9% attend secondary education institutions, 9.5% are enrolled in primary education, and 9.3% are engaged in tertiary education studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Wilston means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 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.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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75.8% of residents in Wilston report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 75% of areas nationally. 3.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.4 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 indicators in Wilston demonstrate strong vitality based on AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and chronic conditions, with younger residents exhibiting an especially low incidence of illness. Private health insurance coverage is notably widespread, encompassing approximately 71% of all residents (3,016 people), well above the Greater Brisbane proportion of 55.8% and the Australian national average of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 8.3 and 6.4% of residents respectively, while 75.8% reported no chronic medical conditions at all, exceeding Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age adults display excellent health profiles with minimal illness.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 12.2% of the population (519 people), below Greater Brisbane's 15.0%, and while older residents enjoy above-average health, their national standing is slightly lower than that of the broader local community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Wilston is largely Australian-born, at 80.0% of residents, with 10.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.7%) and Australian (23.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural demographics in Wilston align closely with regional norms, with 80.0% of residents Australian-born, 90.9% holding citizenship, and 89.4% communicating solely in English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 51.8% of the local population. Judaism shows the clearest relative overrepresentation, accounting for 0.1% of community members compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. Looking at parental lineage, the three leading ancestries reported in Wilston are English at 28.7%, Australian at 23.1%, and Irish at 13.9%, which stands well above the 8.2% recorded across the wider region. Additional notable demographic variations include Welsh ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Polish ancestry at 0.9% (vs 0.5%), and Scottish ancestry at 8.9% (vs 7.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Wilston is 37. 28.3% 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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Wilston's age structure aligns closely with Greater Brisbane, keeping within 6.2 percentage points of regional shares across all broad cohorts. The estimated median age is 37, matching the 2021 Census and sitting 1 year older than Greater Brisbane's Census figure of 36. The most prominent shift since the Census occurred in the 65+ retiree and elderly group, expanding from 10.1% to an estimated 12.2% of the community. This change is largely structural aging: the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 16.8% to an estimated 14.5%, while the 55 to 64 band increased from 11.7% to 14.3%.
Long-term forecasts to 2041 project that senior and retiree cohorts will absorb most local expansion, adding 266 residents (51%) to reach 785, while cohorts of children, young adults, and young to middle-aged adults are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Wilston
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 — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,110 at the 2021 Census → 4,257 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 (SAL33089). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.