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Woodville Park has an estimated 1,856 residents. That puts 2,543 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 ABS population revisions for the surrounding region, alongside new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Woodville Park is calculated to be approximately 1,856 as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 4 people (0.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,852 people. This shift is derived from the resident population of 1,846, calculated by AreaSearch after analyzing the most recent ERP data publish by the ABS (June 2025) and an extra 10 validated new addresses since the Census date.
This size of population represents a density ratio of 2,542 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of national places analyzed by AreaSearch. Population expansion for the locality was chiefly propelled by overseas migration, which made up approximately 87.0% of total population increases during recent times. AreaSearch implements ABS/Geoscience Australia forecasts for each SA2 region, published in 2024 with 2022 as the anchor year. For any SA2 regions excluded from this dataset, and for years after 2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA forecasts by age bracket, published in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are utilized with modifications applied via a system of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Weighing the expected demographic changes, an above median population expansion of Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the suburb of Woodville Park projected to grow by 311 persons to 2041 based on compiled SA2-level forecasts, indicating a rise of 16.2% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
27 new dwellings have been approved in Woodville Park over the past five years, an average of 5 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 4, broadly in line with 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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Based on AreaSearch assessments of ABS building approval statistics, allocated from statistical area data, Woodville Park has seen approximately 5 dwellings receiving development approval per year, with an estimated 27 homes approved over the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 4 so far in FY-26. Because the area has undergone population decline, development activity has been sufficient in relative terms, which is beneficial for buyers, while new dwellings are being constructed at an average cost of $320,000. Furthermore, $743,000 in commercial development approvals have been documented this financial year, showing minimal commercial development activity.
When compared to Greater Adelaide, Woodville Park displays significantly lower building activity (66.0% below the regional average per person). This lack of new homes generally bolsters demand and prices for existing properties. This activity is also below average nationally, showing the area's maturity and indicating potential planning constraints. New building activity consists of 40.0% standalone homes and 60.0% townhouses or apartments. This emphasis on higher-density living provides more affordable entry options and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a clear shift from the area's existing housing (currently 77.0% houses), showing decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting shifting lifestyles and the demand for more diverse, affordable housing options. At approximately 370 people per approval, Woodville Park displays a mature market. Population projections show Woodville Park will add 301 residents through to 2041 (from the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates persist, housing supply might not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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 17 current infrastructure and development projects close to Woodville Park, worth an estimated $1.5 billion. 4 are already under construction and 3 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects and planning initiatives. In total a single project has been identified by AreaSearch that is likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Babcock Facility Expansion, Findon Road Upgrade, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment Stage Three, and Findon High School Upgrade, with the below list detailing those likely to be of most relevance.
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St. James, Kidman Park
An 11 hectare masterplanned residential community by Fairland on the former Metcash distribution centre site. The project will deliver more than 430 homes including detached houses, terraces and apartments, together with 1.6 hectares of open space connected to the River Torrens Linear Park. Construction of homes is well underway, new housing releases continue through 2026, and a separate 8000 sqm mixed-use lifestyle precinct with retail, childcare, apartments and commercial space is also under construction.
Grange Road, Holbrooks Road and East Avenue Intersection Upgrade
Major realignment and upgrade of the Grange Road, Holbrooks Road, and East Avenue intersection to remove a notorious dogleg. The project involves widening Grange Road, creating a four-way intersection to improve traffic flow, and installing new traffic signals, dedicated bicycle lanes, and four upgraded pedestrian crossings. This upgrade is a critical part of the T2D Broader Network Upgrades to support traffic flow during North-South Corridor construction.
St Clair Village Stage 6 & 7
Mixed-use redevelopment and final expansion stages of the St Clair masterplanned community. ISPT is progressing a Planning and Design Code Amendment to rezone the vacant land north of St Clair Village Shopping Centre into the Suburban Activity Centre Zone and increase the maximum building height from four to seven storeys. The proposal is intended to enable future residential apartments, expanded retail, commercial uses, hospitality, childcare and associated public realm improvements adjacent to St Clair Railway Station.No development application for specific buildings has yet been lodged.
St Clair Oval 2 Community Facility
A new community facility is planned for St Clair Oval 2 within the St Clair Recreation Precinct, funded by a 2022 State Government election pledge of $1.5 million. Following extensive community consultation in 2024 and a precinct-wide planning process in 2025, revised concept plans were approved by City of Charles Sturt Council on 10 November 2025. The facility will serve Woodville High School, Adelaide Vipers Football Club, Woodville District Cricket Club and North West Junior Soccer Association, and will include flexible community space, dining and bar facilities.Construction funding has not yet been secured; a budget proposal is planned for the 2026/27 Annual Business Plan alongside external funding applications. A separate car park extension to the St Clair Recreation Centre is expected to commence April to June 2026.
Traffic Safety Improvements - Russell Terrace, Woodville
Project to install new traffic control devices along Russell Terrace to slow traffic and improve safety, coinciding with upcoming road rehabilitation works.
Babcock Facility Expansion
An expansion of Babcock Australasia's facility in Woodville North, involving the construction of a new warehouse assembly hall to support the upgrade of Australia's Defence High Frequency Communications System (JP9101) and future defence projects.
New SA Ambulance Service Station, Woodville
A new South Australian Ambulance Service station completed in Woodville as part of broader health infrastructure upgrades.
Todville Street, Woodville West - Traffic Safety Improvements
Proposed project to install flat-top road humps and new parking controls to reduce driver speeds and improve road safety along Todville Street in Woodville West.
1,029 residents of Woodville Park are employed, from a labour force of 1,076. Unemployment sits at 4.4%, with participation at 71.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.5% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,351, about 73% 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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Woodville Park has a highly educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 4.4%, and 5.5% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch compilation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,029 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.5% above Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, and workforce participation is relatively standard (71.0% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.6%). Based on Census responses, a low 9.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be taken into account.
Employment among residents is clustered in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Conversely, health care & social assistance displays lower representation at 16.3% compared to the regional average of 17.7%. The mostly residential area seems to provide limited employment opportunities locally, as shown by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, compiled from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw employment rise by 5.5% alongside labour force growing by 3.4%, leading to an unemployment drop of 2.0 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can provide further insight into potential future demand within Woodville Park. These forecasts, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific forecasts to Woodville Park's employment mix suggests local employment should rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account regional population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Woodville Park is $1,743 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $847 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $60,039 a year against an average of $66,815. 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 AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data published for financial year 2023, the suburb of Woodville Park's median income among taxpayers is $60,039, with an average of $66,815. This is just below the national average, and compares to Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $66,145 (median) and $73,610 (average) as of March 2026. Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Woodville Park cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally.
Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 32.5% of the community (603 individuals), mirroring regional levels where 31.8% occupy this bracket. After housing, 85.6% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Woodville Park had 680 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 77% detached houses and 5% apartments. 35% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $320 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,900 a month. Rent absorbs 18.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Dwelling structure within Woodville Park, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 77.0% houses and 23.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Woodville Park was higher than that of Adelaide metro, at 34.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (34.5%) or rented (31.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Adelaide metro average at $1,900, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $320, compared to Adelaide metro's $1,562 and $320.
Nationally, Woodville Park's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Woodville Park counted 680 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.6 people each. 33% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households dominate at 70.9% of all households, comprising 32.8% couples with children, 26.5% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.1%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households comprising 3.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.6 people is larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
30.5% of adults in Woodville Park hold a university qualification, including 20.1% with a bachelor degree and 7.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.2% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 606 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,081 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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University qualifications in Woodville Park (30.5% of residents aged 15+) rise slightly above the SA average (25.7%), indicating competitive educational foundations within the broader context. Bachelor degrees lead at 20.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 29.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (20.2%). Educational participation is remarkably high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.8% in primary education, 8.3% in tertiary education, and 7.6% pursuing secondary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Woodville Park reaches 10 stops on 9 routes, timetabled for about 920 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 analysis reveals 10 active transport stops operating within Woodville Park comprising a mix of train and buses. These stops are serviced by 9 individual routes, collectively providing 924 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 171 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - car remains the dominant mode at 81%, with 7% by train and 5% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. A relatively low 9.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).
Service frequency averages 132 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 92 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
72.2% of residents in Woodville Park report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% 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 data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Woodville Park residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts , and the rate of private health cover just leading that of the average SA2 area at approximately 53% of the total population (~991 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.7 and 6.9% of residents, respectively, while 72.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide.
The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 14.2% of residents aged 65 and over (263 people), which is lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. , with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.0% of Woodville Park residents were born overseas and 35.0% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (17.8%) and Australian (17.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Woodville Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 30.0% of its population born overseas and 35.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Woodville Park was found to be Christianity, which makes up 50.5% of people in Woodville Park. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.4% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Adelaide. In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Woodville Park are English, comprising 17.8% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 27.8%, Australian, comprising 17.0% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 22.8%, and Italian, comprising 14.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 5.2%.
Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Serbian is notably overrepresented at 1.5% of Woodville Park (vs 0.4% regionally), Vietnamese at 3.9% (vs 1.2%) and Russian at 0.7% (vs 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Woodville Park is 36. 29.8% 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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The 36-year median age in Woodville Park is modestly under Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Adelaide, Woodville Park has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (16.4%) but fewer 75 - 84 year-olds (4.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 8.1% to 8.8% of the population. Conversely, the 85+ cohort has declined from 1.8% to 0.9%. By 2041, Woodville Park is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition.
Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will grow by 27% (67 people), reaching 318 from 250. The 0 to 4 group displays more modest growth at 9%, adding only 10 residents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Woodville Park
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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,852 at the 2021 Census → 1,856 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 (SAL41646). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.