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Yea has an estimated 1,986 residents, up from 1,789 at the 2021 Census — a change of 197 people, or 11.0%. Growth has averaged 2.8% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. Density is about 11 people per 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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Analyzing population updates from the ABS for the surrounding region alongside new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count for Yea is estimated to be approximately 1,986 in May 2026. This represents an addition of 197 individuals (11.0%) from the 1,789 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is based on the 1,986 population figure estimated by AreaSearch after examining the June 2025 ABS Estimated Resident Population release and identifying 88 validated new addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 11.2 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment.
The 11.0% expansion in Yea since the 2021 Census outpaced both the Rest of Vic. and the broader SA4 region (2.9%), positioning the locality as a regional growth leader. The expansion was largely propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 87.0% of the population gains in recent times. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the baseline. For SA2 zones missing from this dataset, projections are derived from the 2023 Regional/LGA releases by the Victorian State Government, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method to transition population growth figures from LGA to SA2 levels. The age group growth rates calculated from these aggregations are also applied across all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic trends indicate remarkable expansion for the area, placing it in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan locations, with a projected increase of 1,036 residents by 2041 based on combined SA2-level data, which translates to a 52.2% rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
107 new dwellings have been approved in Yea over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That places the area in the 64th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 11 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 30, 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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AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area records shows that Yea averaged approximately 21 residential approvals annually, culminating in an estimated 107 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26, 28 approvals have been documented so far. An average of 2.4 residents moved to the locality for every new dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating solid demand that helps sustain property values. The average construction value for these new homes is $556,000, suggesting that builders are focusing on higher-end offerings in the premium market segment.
Furthermore, commercial approvals stand at $934,000 for the current financial year, pointing to a very low level of commercial construction. Compared against the Rest of Vic., construction activity in Yea is somewhat high, tracking at 41.0% above the regional per capita average over the 5 year timeframe, which helps preserve existing real estate values while ensuring choices for buyers, even though building pace has slowed of late. This rate of development is significantly higher than the national average, showcasing strong developer confidence in the area. Moreover, recent residential builds have consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving the classic low-density profile of the community and focusing on family-oriented properties that cater to buyers wanting space. With approximately 151 people per approval, Yea exhibits the characteristics of a developing area. Looking ahead, the population of Yea is projected to increase by 1,036 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If building activity remains at its current pace, the supply of housing may not keep up with population gains, which is likely to increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Yea
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 51 current infrastructure and development projects close to Yea, worth an estimated $20.3 billion. 16 are already under construction and 17 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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Changes in infrastructure, major projects, and town planning can significantly affect the performance of a locality. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are expected to influence this specific area. Major projects in the broader region include the Inland Rail Beveridge to Albury, Regional Housing Fund Projects, North East Rail Line Upgrade, and the Telstra InfraCo Intercity Fibre Network, with details on the most relevant initiatives provided below.
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Broadford Community Health Centre Redevelopment
The 3.7 million dollar redevelopment of Nexus Primary Health's Broadford Community Health Centre was completed in August 2020. The project significantly expanded the facility to meet the needs of the rapidly growing Broadford community in Mitchell Shire. The redevelopment increased consulting spaces from seven to 23, including purpose-built general practice treatment rooms, multi-use consulting rooms, and larger paediatric consulting spaces for allied health and counselling services. The facility now features wheelchair accessible security doors, additional toilets, a large multipurpose activity and meeting room, energy efficient climate control, and 20 additional contemporary office workstations.The project was funded through the Regional Health Infrastructure Fund and delivered by Nexus Primary Health in partnership with Interite as builder and architect.
Seymour Solar Farm
Goulburn Valley Water is constructing a 5 MW solar farm at the Seymour Wastewater Management Facility, featuring over 8,000 solar panels, to generate renewable energy and support the corporation's goal of reducing Scope 2 emissions.
Activation of Broadford Parks and Play Spaces
A three-site community recreation project that delivered upgraded play spaces and outdoor fitness equipment across Broadford. The project included a renewed playground at Memorial Park featuring climbing challenges, multi-level platforms, slides, and swings with shade sail and seating; a nature play space at Wattle Street Reserve with multipurpose play structures, cantilever swing, and nature play elements; and an outdoor fitness equipment pod at Donaldson Drive Reserve with inclusive equipment for all life stages. Funded through the Victorian Government's Growing Suburbs Fund with a total investment of $720,000.
Future Lockerbie Train Station
Future passenger rail station planned on the Melbourne-Sydney rail corridor to serve the Lockerbie and Beveridge growth areas. The project remains in the planning phase and is intended to integrate with future residential development, park-and-ride facilities, bus interchange services and wider transport infrastructure supporting Melbourne's northern growth corridor. Planning for the surrounding precinct and freight infrastructure continues, however construction of the station has not commenced.
Lockerbie North Precinct Structure Plan
Approved PSP guiding urban development across approx. 339 hectares near the future Beveridge/Lockerbie station area, enabling around 4,800 dwellings with employment land, schools, town centres and community facilities.
Harley Hammond Reserve Netball Courts and Lighting Upgrade and Play Space Project
Upgrade of Harley Hammond Reserve delivering two competition-compliant netball courts with LED lighting, new fencing and a new community play space. The project was funded through the Australian Government Play Our Way Program with a contribution from Mitchell Shire Council. Construction concluded in May 2026 and the facilities are now open for community use.
Haven Seymour
A 16-unit development providing long-term social housing and 24/7 on-site support for people with significant mental health and wellbeing concerns, featuring one-bedroom units with private facilities and communal areas in a landscaped setting to support recovery and community connection.
Journey Early Learning Seymour
A newly built 126-place early learning centre offering care and education from 6 weeks to school age, with a focus on nature-based play, spacious rooms with natural light, tiered play spaces, community activities, and a funded kindergarten program.
838 residents of Yea are employed, from a labour force of 885. Unemployment sits at 5.2%, with participation at 50.5%. 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 1,661, about 84% 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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Yea features a diverse labor force encompassing both white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence in essential services and an unemployment rate of 5.2%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. In March 2026, there were 838 employed residents, while the unemployment rate was 1.5% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%. Additionally, the workforce participation rate of 50.5% was well below the Regional Vic. level of 61.1%. Census records indicate that a moderate 18.2% of workers performed their duties from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and education & training. The area exhibits a high concentration of jobs in construction, with its employment share reaching 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for only 13.9% of the local workforce, which is lower than the 16.8% recorded across Regional Vic. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident population suggests that the local area offers a restricted number of job opportunities. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical regions, the labor force shrank by 1.2% and employment decreased by 0.9% over the 12 months leading to March 2026, leading to a 0.3 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1%, the labor force decrease by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate fall by 0.2 percentage points. Employment forecasts for Yea can be understood further by examining Jobs and Skills Australia's national projections from May-25. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local employment structure to estimate future hiring trends. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual industries vary. Applying these sectoral projections to the local workforce mix in Yea suggests employment could expand by 6.0% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, noting this is a weighted extrapolation for illustration that does not incorporate localized population shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Yea is $1,046 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $580 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $39,392 a year against an average of $49,936. 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 aggregation of the latest postcode-level ATO data released for the financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Yea recorded a median income of $39,392 and an average income of $49,936. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $50,954 and $62,728 across Regional Vic. respectively. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of approximately $43,182 for the median and $54,740 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes in Yea are positioned between the 5th and 9th percentiles nationwide.
A significant portion of the population, specifically 28.1% or 558 people, falls within the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket, contrasting with the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 range is most common at 30.3%. Residents retain 86.1% of their income after housing costs, which ranks in the 7th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Yea had 770 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 97% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 54% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,408 a month. Rent absorbs 28.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 31.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, the housing mix in Yea was composed of 97.1% standalone houses and 2.9% other property types such as townhouses, apartments, or alternative dwellings, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other properties in Regional Vic. Home ownership in Yea was high at 54.0%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (28.5%) or tenants renting (17.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,408, which is lower than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430. The median weekly rent was $300, compared to $285 in Regional Vic.
Locally, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yea counted 770 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 855 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 18% are couples with children, fewer than in 91% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 37% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households make up the majority of homes at 59.6%, which consists of couples with children at 18.0%, couples without children at 31.7%, and single parent families at 9.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 40.4%, with single-person households representing 36.9% and group households making up 3.0%. The median household size stands at 2.1 people, which is below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.7% of adults in Yea hold a university qualification, including 11.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.6% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 479 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 984 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region presents educational patterns marked by university graduation rates of 16.7%, which are significantly lower than the Victorian average of 33.4%. This highlights both a challenge and an opportunity for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 11.5%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.8% and postgraduate degrees at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training is highly prevalent, with 42.4% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 29.6%. A total of 23.6% of the local population is enrolled in formal studies.
This includes 8.7% in primary school, 7.6% in high school, and 1.9% pursuing higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Yea means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Analysis of the public transit network indicates there is one active transport stop in Yea. This stop is served by two separate routes, which provide a combined total of 32 weekly trips. Accessibility is classified as limited, with residents living an average of 701 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary choice at 92%, and 7% of people walking. The average number of motor vehicles is 1.5 per household. Additionally, 18.2% of workers worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic regulations.
The frequency of transit services averages four trips daily across the routes, which corresponds to approximately 32 weekly services at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
57.5% of residents in Yea report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 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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Yea displays notable health indicators based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality and chronic disease trends, with common illnesses present across both young and old cohorts, and a very low rate of private health insurance coverage at approximately 47% of the population, which equals about 926 individuals. This is lower than the 50.5% coverage rate in Regional Vic. and the national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 13.2% and 9.6% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 57.5% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort experiences elevated rates of chronic health issues. Residents aged 65 and over make up 35.7% of the population, representing 709 individuals, which is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 23.9%, with national health rankings for this group exceeding those of the general public.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Yea is largely Australian-born, at 88.7% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (35.2%) and Australian (29.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Yea features low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 89.9% of the population, 88.7% of residents born in Australia, and 96.7% using only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 48.2% of the local population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three largest groups represented in Yea are English at 35.2%, Australian at 29.1%, and Irish at 10.6%. There are also differences in other backgrounds: Scottish is highly represented at 10.6% compared to 8.8% in the region, Dutch is at 1.6% compared to 1.7% regionally, and Macedonian stands at 0.2% compared to 0.2% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yea is 56, older than 97% of areas nationally. 16.6% 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 56 years in Yea is higher than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national average of 38 years. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 18.5%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 7.9%. This concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is higher than the national share of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 6.7% to 7.9%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 bracket decreased from 18.0% to 16.1%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 10.0% to 8.8%.
Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate shifts in the local age structure, with the 45 to 54 cohort projected to experience the highest growth rate of 70%, adding 146 people to total 357.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yea
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — 88 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,789 at the 2021 Census → 1,986 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 (SAL22924). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.