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The median house price in Young is $501k, with units at $427k. House values have moved 6.8% a year compounded over five years.
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Young has an estimated 10,632 residents. Density is about 29 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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Young's resident count is projected to stand at approximately 10,632 by May 2026, a figure determined by examining ABS demographic updates alongside address validation records compiled by AreaSearch since the Census. This represents an addition of 22 people (0.2%) relative to the 10,610 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. This adjustment stems from an estimated local population of 10,526, calculated by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS, supplemented by 35 validated new addresses identified after the census date. Such population levels translate to a density of 29 persons per square kilometer, indicating residents enjoy significant personal space.
This post-census expansion of 0.2% places the suburb within 2.3 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (2.5%), showing relatively healthy growth dynamics. The expansion was almost entirely underpinned by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 99.0% of all population increases recently. Future projections for each SA2 district are sourced from 2024 releases by the ABS and Geoscience Australia, utilizing 2022 as the base year. Where such data is unavailable, projections from the NSW State Government's 2022 release with a 2021 baseline are substituted. Projected growth trajectories by age bracket from these datasets are applied to local areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, demographic expansion is anticipated to track slightly below the national regional median, with aggregated SA2 statistics indicating the area will add 486 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 3.6% over the 16-year projection window.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
157 new dwellings have been approved in Young over the past five years, an average of 31 a year. That is 3.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 35 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 83% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 37, 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS building approvals mapped to local statistics, the suburb of Young averages about 31 approved residential units annually, leading to approximately 157 new homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far during FY-26, there have been 34 registered approvals. Given the contraction in population over the recent interval, this pace of building has been relatively sufficient, benefiting prospective buyers, while newly constructed properties carry an average valuation of $528,000, signaling that builders are targeting upmarket buyers with higher-end residences. Additionally, the current financial year has seen $39.9 million in approved commercial projects, highlighting strong development progress in the business sector.
Compared against the Rest of NSW, building activity per resident in the suburb of Young is about three-quarters of the regional average, placing it in the 56th percentile of all analyzed locations nationwide, even though construction activity has quickened in recent times. This volume is also below the national standard, suggesting a mature local market and potential development constraints. New residential additions are split between 83.0% standalone houses and 17.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings, maintaining the low-density character of the area with a focus on detached residences that appeal to buyers seeking space. A density profile of 278 people per approved dwelling highlights the low-density environment. According to demographic projections, the suburb of Young is set to welcome an additional 380 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent quarterly estimates by AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, the supply of new housing should easily satisfy this demand, maintaining favorable conditions for purchasers and potentially underpinning expansion beyond current population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Young
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Young, worth an estimated $83 million. A further 64 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $11.9 billion. 22 are already under construction and 14 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major works, and municipal planning strategies exert a significant influence on regional performance. In total, 11 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include Young Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades, Apollo Fabrication Group Expansion, Burrangong Creek Bridge Duplication, and Hill Street Subdivision Young, with the following list highlighting those of greatest interest.
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Apollo Fabrication Group Expansion
Apollo Fabrication Group is undertaking a staged expansion of its structural steel manufacturing operations in Young. Stage one involves the construction of a fully enclosed 4,000 square metre loading and storage facility designed to streamline distribution logistics, expand fabrication throughput, and minimise dust and acoustic impacts on the surrounding precinct.
Young Stormwater Infrastructure Upgrades
Hilltops Council is undertaking comprehensive stormwater drainage and flood mitigation infrastructure upgrades across the Young township. The scope includes hydraulic capacity improvements, drainage network renewal, and water quality treatment measures to reduce local overland flooding and enhance environmental outcomes along Burrangong Creek.
Young Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade
Replacement of the existing sewage treatment plant with a modern 12,000 EP facility to enhance treatment processes and enable reuse of treated water for irrigation of public parks and fields, reducing reliance on potable water.
Hill Street Subdivision Young
New land development by Mellross Communities off Hills Street, Young. Titled and ready for construction with fully serviced lots including Colorbond fencing and building pads. Located in prime position surrounded by upmarket lifestyle properties with natural fall and tranquil backdrop.
Burrangong Creek Bridge Duplication
Duplication of existing bridge along Henry Lawson Way in Young to improve connectivity for surrounding towns, increase load limits and safety, and extend bridge lifespan. Project includes traffic management and approach road improvements during construction phase.
Young High School and New Joint Use Library and Community Facility Upgrade
The project delivered a new 2.5-storey joint use library and community facility integrated with Young High School and Carrington Park. Key features include new learning spaces, reading and study areas, technology facilities, children's activity area, youth wellbeing hub, arts floor with gallery, coffee bar, Wiradjuri learning centre, staff hub, canteen, student toilets, and landscaping.
Thornhill Street Pavement Upgrades
The project involves reconstructing the pavement on Thornhill Street due to failures, deformation, and end of useful life. Works include in situ chemical stabilisation, trimming, sealing, asphalting, and stormwater upgrades. Stage 2 is underway south of Spring Street, with temporary road closures for safety.
MACTON Industrial Subdivision
Prestige industrial land subdivision creating 10 fully serviced lots for industrial, warehousing, and logistics uses, with concrete paved cul-de-sac, security fencing, and B-Double route approval. The subdivision is physically complete and council compliant, with some lots sold and remaining lots available for purchase.
4,660 residents of Young are employed, from a labour force of 4,862. Unemployment sits at 4.1%, with participation at 57.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 suburb of Young possesses a balanced labor market split between white-collar and blue-collar roles across diverse industries, with unemployment standing at 4.1% according to aggregated statistical area data from AreaSearch. As of March 2026, there are 4,660 working residents, matching the Regional NSW unemployment rate of 4.1%, while local labor force participation is slightly suppressed at 57.3% compared to the regional average of 60.6%. Census figures indicate that a minor 7.9% of the workforce operated from home, though this data may reflect the influence of COVID-19 health restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local citizens are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
The community displays a distinct concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, employing residents at a rate 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented locally, accounting for 14.5% of the workforce in the suburb of Young compared to 16.9% across Regional NSW. A comparison between the count of Census workers and the resident population suggests that local employment opportunities are somewhat scarce. AreaSearch evaluations of SALM and ABS statistics for the wider statistical region indicate that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, the local labor force contracted by 2.2% while employment fell by 0.9%, which ultimately led to a 1.3 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional NSW saw employment contract by 0.9% and the labor force shrink by 0.4%, leading to a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand in the suburb of Young. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with local employment structures to project potential patterns. Globally, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these rates vary significantly by sector. Mapping these industry-specific trends to the local job mix suggests employment in the suburb of Young should expand by 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted projection for visualization and does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Young is $1,157 a week (about $60,000 a year), with median personal income at $656 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,309 a year against an average of $55,877. 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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Aggregated ATO data from the financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Young recorded a median income of $46,309 and an average income of $55,877. These amounts are below national standards, contrasting with figures of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) recorded across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, contemporary estimates point to a median of $51,088 and an average of $61,644 as of March 2026. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Young all sit between the 10th and 20th percentiles nationwide.
The largest bracket of the population, comprising 27.1% (2,881 residents), earns between $800 and $1,499 weekly, which differs from regional trends where 29.9% of people fall into the $1,500 to $2,999 range. Disposable income after housing costs stands at 85.6%, which ranks in the 13th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Young had 4,073 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 3% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape in the suburb of Young at the time of the last Census consisted of 87.5% detached houses and 12.4% alternative formats such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to Regional NSW where detached houses made up 82.6% and other formats accounted for 17.4%. Home ownership levels in the suburb of Young stood at 39.4%, mirroring Regional NSW, with the remaining residences being paid off under a mortgage (29.7%) or occupied by tenants (30.9%). Typical monthly mortgage payments were notably below the Regional NSW median, coming in at $1,300, while the median weekly rental cost was $250, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,733 and $330.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Young are considerably lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rents are far below the national standard of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Young counted 4,073 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 31% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 66.2%, which is composed of couples with offspring at 24.9%, couples without offspring at 27.3%, and single-parent households at 12.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.8%, consisting of lone-person households at 31.3% and group housing at 2.5%. The typical household size of 2.4 residents aligns precisely with the regional average for NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.7% of adults in Young hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 82% of areas nationally. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,082 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 954 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 community exhibits lower levels of higher education attainment, with university graduation rates of 13.7% sitting well below the state average of 32.2%. This situation highlights a clear need for focused educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.3%. Practical and vocational skills are prominent, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (29.7%). A significant proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 28.8% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This student body comprises 11.6% in primary school, 9.0% in high school, and 1.6% undertaking higher education programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Young reaches 317 stops on 30 routes, timetabled for about 350 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 m from its nearest stop. 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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An assessment of transit options shows 317 public transport access points in the suburb of Young, offering a combination of rail and bus services. These locations are served by 30 separate routes, which provide a total of 349 passenger journeys weekly. Transit availability is classified as excellent, with typical residents living within 172 meters of their nearest stop. Given the residential nature of the locality, the majority of working residents travel outside the area, with private vehicles remaining the primary choice for 94% of commuters, while 5% walk. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles.
A low proportion of 7.9% of residents worked from home, according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Services run at a typical frequency of 49 runs per day across the network, which averages out to approximately 1 weekly run per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
62.3% of residents in Young report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 83% of areas nationally. 7.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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 point to prominent challenges in the suburb of Young, based on analysis of mortality trends and the frequency of chronic illnesses, which are noticeable in both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is relatively low at roughly 49% of the population, representing about 5,218 people. This is lower than the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the national standard of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues identified locally are arthritis and asthma, which affect 11.1% and 9.4% of the population, respectively, while 62.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age individuals experience significant health difficulties, marked by higher rates of chronic disease. Residents aged 65 and older make up 23.4% of the population, representing 2,487 people. Health metrics for these older residents reveal some challenges, with national percentiles generally mirroring the trends seen in the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Young is largely Australian-born, at 91.1% of residents, with 7.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.2%) and English (30.6%). 3.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Young exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity relative to wider averages, with citizens making up 90.1% of the populace, 91.1% of residents having been born in Australia, and 92.4% using only English at home. The predominant faith is Christianity, accounting for 65.1% of the population, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental birthplaces, the three most common heritages in the suburb of Young are Australian at 34.2%, English at 30.6%, and Irish at 9.8%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Lebanese ancestry is highly visible at 1.9% of the population, compared to 0.2% regionally, while Aboriginal Australian identity stands at 3.9% compared to 4.6% regionally, and Serbian ancestry is registered at 0.3% compared to 0.2% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Young is 41. 22.3% 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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The median age in the suburb of Young is 41 years, which is slightly below the Regional NSW median of 43 years but just above the national average of 38 years. Children aged 5 to 14 represent a notable portion of the population at 13.3% compared to Regional NSW, while young adults aged 25 to 34 are less common at 10.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 11.3% to 12.3% of the population, whereas the 55 to 64 bracket has contracted from 12.5% to 11.7%.
Long-term modeling suggests the age distribution in the suburb of Young will change considerably by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to expand the fastest, increasing by 23% or 201 residents to reach a total of 1,095. Seniors aged 65 and over are expected to account for 53% of all population growth, highlighting a clear aging trend. Conversely, population contractions are expected within the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Young
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 9 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 Aug 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 — 35 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (10,610 at the 2021 Census → 10,632 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 (SAL14536). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.