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Windaroo has an estimated 2,852 residents, up from 2,771 at the 2021 Census — a change of 81 people, or 2.9%. 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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Windaroo's population is estimated at around 2,852 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 81 people (2.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,771 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,740, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 1 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,485 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors. Projections established by ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, have been adopted. Where this data is unavailable, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and grounded in 2021 numbers are utilised instead. Because these state-level projections lack breakdowns by age group, age cohort weightings are aligned with the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections that utilize a 2022 baseline. Looking ahead at demographic trends, the suburb of Windaroo is expected to experience exceptional expansion, ranking in the top 10 percent of all statistical zones evaluated. Aggregated SA2-level forecasts indicate the resident count will rise by 1,548 individuals by 2041, representing a total surge of 50.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
148 new dwellings have been approved in Windaroo over the past five years, an average of 29 a year. That is 10.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 86% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Few approvals have been recorded in the most recent months, well below the longer-run average; the latest ABS periods are still being reported. 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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Evaluating building approvals from the ABS allocated to this statistical territory, the suburb of Windaroo recorded approximately 29 annual dwelling consents, representing about 148 residential units over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, 1 approvals have been documented. Since local construction added a mere 0.2 additional occupants annually for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, residential supply is keeping pace with or outstripping demand. This provides prospective purchasers with more alternatives and underpins potential population gains exceeding forecasts, while new residences carry a mean construction value of $384,000—a figure exceeding regional averages that highlights a focus on premium builds.
Furthermore, commercial consents valued at $9.0 million were logged during the current financial year, which highlights the predominantly residential profile of the locality. Per capita building volumes in the suburb of Windaroo align closely with Greater Brisbane, preserving a market equilibrium that matches surrounding zones, though construction speed has moderated of late. Standalone houses account for 86.0% of new residential activity, while semi-detached or multi-unit structures represent 14.0%, reinforcing the family-oriented suburban nature of the locality which appeals to those looking for larger properties. Spanning roughly 922 people per approval, the suburb of Windaroo exhibits the profile of a fully established community. Projecting forward, the suburb of Windaroo is set to add 1,436 residents by 2041 compared to the most recent quarterly estimate. Should building rates persist at current levels, the volume of new homes might fall short of population gains, which could intensify competition among buyers and drive stronger appreciation in 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 60 current infrastructure and development projects close to Windaroo, worth an estimated $30.9 billion. 19 are already under construction and 27 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities 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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Changes to local infrastructure, planning schemes, and major projects are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 1 significant project poised to influence the locality. Key initiatives include the Stapylton Industrial Expansion, Bahrs Scrub Road & Wuraga Road Residential Estate, Bahrs Scrub Local Development Area Plan, and the Brookhaven Master Planned Community, with the most relevant developments detailed in the list below.
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Stapylton Industrial Expansion
Industrial expansion in the Yatala/Stapylton enterprise corridor delivering high-clearance warehousing, modern logistics facilities, and light manufacturing hubs with direct access to the M1 Pacific Motorway.
Osprey Waters Lifestyle Resort
Over-50s land lease lifestyle resort comprising approximately 198 low-maintenance homes, a resort-style Country Club with ballroom, cinema, heated pool, tennis courts, and community facilities, situated on the banks of the Albert River in Beenleigh, Queensland. Developed and operated by Living Gems under its own Osprey Waters brand.
Shadowbox Studios Gold Coast Film Production Facility
Shadowbox Studios is developing a world-class screen production facility on a 22-hectare city-owned site in Yatala as the anchor of the broader 51.6-hectare Gold Coast Screen Industry Precinct, rezoned by the Queensland Government in September 2025. The precinct will feature 10 fully soundproofed soundstages (562,000 sq ft total footprint), production offices, workshops, a backlot, and training and education facilities. Phase 1 (six sound stages, offices and backlot) is targeted for a 2028 opening with construction commencing in 2026.The studio is expected to generate over 3,400 direct and indirect jobs and contribute approximately $195 million annually to the Australian economy.
The Heights Bahrs Scrub
A masterplanned residential community by Villawood Properties delivering over 1,000 lots across multiple stages in Bahrs Scrub, southeast Queensland. The estate features parks, a future school site, and direct access to the M1 Pacific Motorway, situated midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in the rapidly growing Logan City corridor.
Kinross Road Residential Estate (AVJennings)
Kinross Road Residential Estate is a significant land release by AVJennings within the Mount Cotton and Thornlands growth corridor. The project is supported by 35.5 million AUD in federal funding from the Housing Support Program, as well as allocations in the Redland City Council 2025-2026 Budget for critical infrastructure including road upgrades, footpaths, and stormwater drainage. The development offers elevated homesites integrated with rehabilitated bushland corridors and is part of a broader structure plan expected to deliver approximately 500 new dwellings to the region.
Woodlands - Bahrs Scrub Residential Estate
A residential community in Bahrs Scrub delivering 650 residential lots with parkland and a future convenience retail precinct. Originally an AVJennings project, operations and customer interactions are now managed by AVID Property Group.
55 Pagan Road, Yatala Residential Subdivision
A 20.45-hectare residential subdivision located in the Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor. The project involves the creation of 14 semi-rural lots ranging from 4,118 square meters to 1.2 hectares. The site is currently being marketed for house and land packages and is positioned near the Norfolk Village State School catchment area.
Brookhaven Master Planned Community
Large-scale master-planned residential community delivering approximately 1,980 lots across a 150-hectare hinterland-fringed site in Bahrs Scrub, Logan City. The estate includes parks, green corridors, a future retail centre, and a display village. Developed by Frasers Property Australia, it holds a 5 Star Green Star Communities rating and is located midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, 4.8km from the M1 Motorway.
1,284 residents of Windaroo are employed, from a labour force of 1,302. Unemployment sits at 1.4%, with participation at 59.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,227, about 78% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce exhibits a balanced mix of professional and trade occupations, with building and construction roles being especially well represented. The unemployment rate is extremely low at just 1.4%, compiled from aggregated statistical area statistics. As of March 2026, 1,284 local residents are employed, representing an unemployment rate 2.9% below the 4.3% recorded across Greater Brisbane. Job market participation is lower, sitting at 59.0% compared to 70.4% for the wider metropolitan area. Census records indicate a moderate 16.3% of the workforce operated from home, though this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions.
The primary sectors employing local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Construction is particularly dominant, with local employment concentration reaching 1.6 times the metropolitan benchmark. Conversely, the healthcare and social assistance sector is underrepresented, employing only 11.7% of working residents compared to 16.1% across the wider region. The comparison between the locally employed workforce and the total resident population suggests that this highly residential locality offers few local jobs. Local labour market figures derived from SALM and ABS sources indicate that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 14.3% while total employment fell by 14.6%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Brisbane, which recorded a 3.2% rise in employment, a 3.4% expansion of the labour force, and a minor 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future workforce requirements. When these national projections, which predict five-year employment expansion of 6.6% and ten-year expansion of 13.7%, are mapped against local industry patterns, they suggest the suburb of Windaroo should see job numbers grow by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, assuming a simple weighting based on the current local industry mix.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Windaroo is $2,110 a week (about $110,000 a year), with median personal income at $864 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $61,061 a year against an average of $68,265. 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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Taxpayer income statistics compiled by the ATO for the financial year 2023 show local earnings align closely with national averages. The median income among local taxpayers stands at $61,061, while the average is $68,265, compared to Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Adjusting these figures for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $67,998 for the median and $76,020 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and individual earnings around the 67th percentile nationally.
Income distribution details show the largest cohort contains 36.3% of taxpayers (1,035 individuals) earning between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the wider region where 33.3% of taxpayers sit within this bracket. Housing costs consume 13.7% of income, strong earnings place residents in the 75th percentile for disposable funds, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 6th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Windaroo had 948 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 0% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 14% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $415 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,850 a month. Rent absorbs 19.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in the suburb of Windaroo at the time of the last Census consisted of 97.8% detached houses and 2.2% semi-detached properties, apartments, or other dwelling types, contrasting with the Brisbane metropolitan split of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in the suburb of Windaroo was considerably higher than the metropolitan average at 31.7%, with mortgaged properties making up 54.4% and rental properties accounting for 13.9%. The median monthly mortgage payment was below the metropolitan benchmark at $1,850, while median weekly rent was higher at $415, compared to metropolitan averages of $1,863 and $380.
Compared to national benchmarks, local mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are notably higher than the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Windaroo counted 948 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 82% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of local households at 83.6%, consisting of couples with children at 41.2%, couples without children at 30.5%, and single parent households at 11.6%. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.4%, with single-person households at 14.6% and shared group households at 1.8%. The average household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.2% of adults in Windaroo hold a university qualification, including 11.8% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 78% of areas nationally. A further 30.9% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational profiles present potential areas for improvement, as the proportion of residents with university degrees (16.2%) is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are held by 11.8% of residents, while postgraduate credentials and graduate diplomas each account for 2.2%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 42.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificate qualifications at 30.9%. A high proportion of the community is engaged in learning, with 28.0% of local residents enrolled in formal education. Primary school pupils account for 10.4% of the population, secondary students represent 9.8%, and tertiary students make up 3.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Windaroo reaches 12 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 120 services a week. The typical home sits about 270 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 transit audits show 12 operational stops in the suburb of Windaroo, serviced by a combination of bus networks. These stops accommodate 1 distinct route, providing a combined 115 weekly services. Accessibility is rated highly, with residents living an average of 269 meters from their nearest transit point. Being a residential community, the majority of workers commute to external employment hubs, with private vehicles remaining the primary transport mode at 94%. Dwelling vehicle ownership averages 1.9 cars, which is above the metropolitan average. Additionally, 16.3% of the workforce worked from home, according to 2021 Census figures collected during the pandemic.
Transit services average 16 daily runs across the local routes, representing approximately 9 weekly departures from each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.1% of residents in Windaroo report no long-term health condition. 4.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Health assessments indicate below-average wellness outcomes, based on local mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts, though private health insurance coverage is relatively high, covering approximately 54% of the population (~1,547 individuals). Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent diagnosed medical conditions locally, affecting 8.7% and 8.6% of residents. Conversely, 68.1% of the population reported having no chronic health conditions, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health profiles among working-age residents are typical. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 15.9% of the population (453 individuals), and seniors face some health challenges, with local rankings aligning closely with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Windaroo is largely Australian-born, at 78.0% of residents, with 4.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.7%) and Australian (26.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population exhibits lower cultural diversity than the regional average, with 78.0% of residents born in Australia, 90.2% holding citizenship, and 95.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 50.8% of residents, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parent birthplaces, the most common ancestries are English at 33.7% (compared to 26.8% regionally), Australian at 26.0%, and Scottish at 8.3%. Specific smaller ethnic backgrounds show notable local variations, with Welsh heritage overrepresented at 0.9% (compared to 0.5% regionally), Maori ancestry at 1.9% (compared to 1.1% regionally), and New Zealand ancestry at 1.4% (compared to 1.0% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Windaroo is 40. 22.0% 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 40 in the suburb of Windaroo is higher than the Greater Brisbane median of 36, and slightly above the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age group is overrepresented locally at 13.4%, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 9.0%. Post-2021 Census estimates indicate that the 35 to 44 age cohort expanded from 13.1% to 15.6% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 5.0% to 6.1%, while the 65 to 74 group fell from 9.6% to 8.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 point to significant changes, led by the 45 to 54 cohort which is expected to expand by 72% (281 individuals), growing from 387 to 669.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Windaroo
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 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 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 — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,771 at the 2021 Census → 2,852 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 (SAL33091). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.