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Burnie - Wivenhoe has an estimated 3,683 residents, down from 3,779 at the 2021 Census — a change of 96 people, or 2.5%. The population has thinned by an average 1.0% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. That puts 322 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count for Burnie - Wivenhoe stands at approximately 3,683 as of Aug 2026. This represents a contraction of 96 people (2.5%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 3,779 people. The estimate draws upon ABS estimated resident population figures of 3,675 from June 2025 alongside 27 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Density sits at 321 persons per square kilometer, indicating generous living space and room to accommodate future expansion. Recent demographic additions were largely underpinned by net overseas migration, which made up around 66.3% of total population increases.
Projections for each SA2 locality utilize ABS/Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 (taking 2022 as their base). Where SA2 coverage is absent, as well as for projecting post-2032 age distributions, Tasmanian State Government LGA-level forecasts published in 2022 (using a 2021 base) are incorporated via weighted aggregation down to the SA2 level. Under this framework, future trajectories point toward a slight demographic contraction, with the local population projected to decrease by 64 persons by 2041. In contrast, certain age brackets will expand, most notably individuals aged 65 to 74, who are forecast to grow by 54 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
23 new dwellings have been approved in Burnie - Wivenhoe over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 1.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Burnie - Wivenhoe have run at roughly 4 dwellings per annum, amounting to 23 homes across the past 5 financial years. With the resident count declining over recent times, this incoming supply appears sufficient to meet local demand while providing adequate buyer options. Approved dwellings carry an average construction value of $211,000—sitting below broader regional benchmarks and underscoring local housing affordability. Non-residential activity includes $7.3 million in commercial building approvals lodged this financial year, underlining the district's predominantly residential character. Construction intensity in Burnie - Wivenhoe trails Rest of Tas.
markedly, sitting 67.0% below the per-capita regional benchmark. While this constrained pipeline typically supports existing dwelling values and demand, building activity has seen a recent uptick. Relative to national figures, volumes remain subdued, pointing to an established urban footprint and potential development constraints. Approvals have consisted exclusively of separate houses, reinforcing the low-density profile sought by space-oriented buyers. Detached homes represent a higher share of recent building activity than their baseline proportion at the Census (85.0%), reflecting persistent appetite for standalone family residences. A ratio of 1957 people per approved dwelling highlights the subdued pace of local residential construction. Given expectations of a flat to slightly contracting population base, residential demand pressures in Burnie - Wivenhoe are likely to soften, presenting favorable conditions for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Burnie - Wivenhoe
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Burnie - Wivenhoe, worth an estimated $3.35 billion. A further 54 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.41 billion. 16 are already under construction and 15 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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Infrastructure upgrades, public planning initiatives, and major capital investments play a decisive role in shaping local growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 9 projects poised to influence the surrounding region, with leading initiatives including the Burnie City Centre Urban Plan, Burnie Cultural Precinct Redevelopment, Parklands High School Redevelopment, and the Port of Burnie - Burnie Gateway Project.
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Marinus Link
Marinus Link is a proposed 750 MW to 1,500 MW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) undersea and underground electricity interconnector linking Heybridge in Tasmania to Hazelwood in Victoria. Key civil construction contracts for high-voltage cables and converter stations have been awarded, with major environmental and planning approvals secured. Stage 1 is being delivered to connect the Tasmanian renewable energy network into the National Electricity Market.
Burnie City Centre Urban Plan
A comprehensive urban renewal framework to revitalise Burnie's central business district and waterfront connection over a 15 to 20-year horizon. The strategy focuses on public realm enhancements, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes, heritage activation, and mixed-use commercial and community infrastructure.
Homes Tasmania - Park Grove Residential Subdivision
Homes Tasmania is developing a 55-lot residential subdivision at 32 West Mooreville Road in Park Grove, Burnie. The site spans approximately 5.8 hectares and is masterplanned to deliver a mix of affordable land releases and dedicated social and affordable housing dwellings. Civil works and infrastructure servicing are actively progressing to support local housing supply.
Port of Burnie - Burnie Gateway Project
The Burnie Gateway initiative aims to lay the foundation for exponential growth in Tasmanian mineral exports to global markets by enabling larger vessels to berth and ensuring fit-for-purpose terminal infrastructure. It will also support growth in other commodities such as forestry and container exports. The project involves capital dredging, port infrastructure development, ship loading infrastructure, and land reclamation to build a multi-commodity terminal for minerals (bulk and concentrate), forestry, and international containers.
Burnie Cultural Precinct Redevelopment
Redevelopment of the Burnie Arts and Function Centre to integrate it with the Museum and Art Gallery and civic plaza, creating a new cultural space. The project aims to attract 100,000 visitors per year and boost the local economy.
Port of Burnie - Shiploader Replacement
An $82 million project, funded by the Australian Government, to replace the shiploader at the Port of Burnie, doubling its loading capacity. The new shiploader and associated infrastructure will improve reliability, safety, and environmental outcomes.
Futuna Ave and West Park Grove Roundabout
Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Futuna Avenue and West Park Grove to improve safety. This project is partly funded by the Federal Government's Blackspot program.
University of Tasmania - Cradle Coast Campus Redevelopment (West Park)
A significant redevelopment and relocation of the University of Tasmania's Cradle Coast Campus to a new, modern $50 million facility at West Park in Burnie. The new campus features a 5500 square meter, two-level building with advanced learning environments, including a 12-bed nursing simulation ward. This project, part of the Northern Cities Major Development Initiative, aims to enhance educational accessibility and includes a landscape rejuvenation of the West Park foreshore. The move from Mooreville Road to the new CBD-proximate location is designed to make the university's offerings more visible and integrated with the community.
1,612 residents of Burnie - Wivenhoe are employed, from a labour force of 1,777. Unemployment sits at 9.3%, with participation at 59.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 5,879, about 160% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. 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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Burnie - Wivenhoe maintains a skilled local workforce with strong representation across essential community services, an unemployment rate of 9.3%, and 3.4% estimated employment growth across the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,612, while joblessness exceeded the Regional Tas. benchmark of 3.9% by 5.3%, highlighting potential for labor market improvement. Overall labor participation closely tracks the Regional Tas. figure of 58.7%. Census records indicate that 5.7% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely shaped by Covid-19 restrictions. Resident employment centers predominantly on health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services.
Retail represents a distinct local specialization, employing 1.3 times the regional proportion of workers. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 3.5% of local employment, compared with 8.4% regionally. With an employment ratio of 1.7 workers for every resident at the Census, Burnie - Wivenhoe serves as a key employment destination, drawing in a net inflow of workers from adjacent areas. AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12 months to March 2026, employment expanded by 3.4% and the labor force grew by 3.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage points decrease in the unemployment rate. Across Regional Tas., employment grew by 1.8% and the labor force by 1.7%, alongside a slight dip in joblessness. Broader workforce requirements can be assessed via national labor projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Mapping these multi-period forecasts against the area's industry profile suggests five-year and ten-year local job growth of 6.1% and 13.2%, compared to nationwide projections of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years (calculated via weighted industry extrapolation without local demographic adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Burnie - Wivenhoe is $1,089 a week (about $57,000 a year), with median personal income at $629 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,767 a year against an average of $60,604. 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 postcode ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the Burnie - Wivenhoe SA2 recorded a median individual taxable income of $51,767 and a mean of $60,604. These figures sit below nationwide averages, though they outpace the Regional Tas. median of $49,689 and average of $59,358. Factoring in 10.95% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 yields estimated values of $57,435 (median) and $67,240 (average) as of March 2026. Data from Census 2021 places local household, family, and personal earnings within the 6th to 15th percentiles nationally.
The largest income cohort comprises individuals earning between $400 - 799, representing 28.7% of residents (1,057 people), contrasting with regional distributions where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 28.5%. Residual earnings post-housing costs stand at 85.4%, ranking at the 9th percentile across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Burnie - Wivenhoe had 1,655 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 5% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 40% rented and 32% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $961 a month. Rent absorbs 22.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.4%. 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 most recent Census, the dwelling stock in Burnie - Wivenhoe comprised 84.6% detached houses and 15.4% other formats such as attached dwellings and apartments, whereas Regional Tas. registered 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership accounted for 31.5% of households, trailing broader regional levels, while mortgaged properties stood at 28.9% and rental accommodation made up 39.6%. Typical monthly mortgage payments were $961 and weekly rent was $240, sitting below the Regional Tas. figures of $1,274 and $250 respectively. On a national level, local housing costs remain notably lower than Australian medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Burnie - Wivenhoe counted 1,655 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.1 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 60.2% of all households, made up of couples with children (18.7%), couples without children (24.9%), and single-parent households (15.0%). The remaining 39.8% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily single-person households at 36.4% and group households at 3.7%. The typical household size is 2.1 people, slightly lower than the Regional Tas. benchmark of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.6% of adults in Burnie - Wivenhoe hold a university qualification, including 11.9% with a bachelor degree and 3.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 30.5% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 282 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 895 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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Educational attainment levels show a tertiary qualification rate of 17.6%, tracking below the nationwide benchmark of 30.4% and highlighting an avenue for educational development. Within higher education, bachelor degrees represent 11.9% of residents aged 15+, postgraduate degrees account for 3.9%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.8%. Vocational and technical training forms a substantial component of local skill sets, with 39.2% holding vocational qualifications, including 30.5% at the certificate level and 8.7% with advanced diplomas. Participation in formal study is strong, with 27.0% of the local population engaged in educational programs.
This includes 10.6% attending primary school, 7.3% in secondary education, and 3.1% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Burnie - Wivenhoe reaches 33 stops on 82 routes, timetabled for about 4,700 services a week. The typical home sits about 220 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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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Local transit networks feature 33 bus stops across Burnie - Wivenhoe, supported by 82 separate routes that generate 4,731 weekly passenger trips. Access to public transit is convenient, with residents located an average of 218 meters from their closest stop. Commuters are largely car-dependent for outbound travel, with private vehicles accounting for 87% of journeys and walking representing 9%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, trailing the regional mean, while 5.7% of employed residents worked remotely according to the 2021 Census during the pandemic period. Public transport services operate at a combined volume of 675 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 143 weekly trips at each stop.
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59.9% of residents in Burnie - Wivenhoe report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 75% of areas nationally. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch reveal ongoing public health considerations regarding chronic illness and mortality, with health conditions distributed across younger and older demographics. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 49% of residents (~1,812 people), compared with the nationwide figure of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and arthritis represent the most widespread diagnoses locally, affecting 11.3 and 10.4% of residents respectively, while 59.9% reported no long-term medical conditions, compared to 62.0% across Regional Tas.. Chronic health issues remain pronounced among the working-age population. Older residents aged 65 and over comprise 20.1% of the community (739 people), below the Regional Tas.
proportion of 25.1%, though health challenges in this age group place the area higher in national morbidity rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Burnie - Wivenhoe is largely Australian-born, at 86.7% of residents, with 6.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.4%) and English (32.3%). 5.5% 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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Cultural diversity metrics in Burnie - Wivenhoe sit below national norms, with Australian citizenship at 88.5%, Australian-born residents at 86.7%, and 93.4% of households using English as their sole language. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, accounting for 36.5% of residents. Other religious groups represent 1.1% of the population, exceeding the Regional Tas. average of 0.7%. Ancestry records show the three largest backgrounds are Australian (32.4%), English (32.3%), and Irish (7.7%). Other cultural groups show varied representation relative to wider regional benchmarks, including Australian Aboriginal residents at 5.5% (compared to 4.1% regionally), Dutch ancestry at 1.4% (vs 1.7%), and Sri Lankan ancestry at 0.2% (vs 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Burnie - Wivenhoe is 40. 24.1% 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 age profile of Burnie - Wivenhoe is comparatively younger than that of Regional Tas. overall. Residents aged 25 - 44 represent 26.5% of the local population as at August 2026, outstripping the 23.0% regional proportion, whereas seniors aged 65+ comprise 20.1% locally versus 25.1% across the region. AreaSearch calculates a median age of 40 as at August 2026, holding steady from the 2021 Census and remaining 5 years below the regional median of 45 recorded at that Census. The most noticeable cohort shift since the Census occurred among residents aged 45 - 64, decreasing from 26.5% to an estimated 24.5%.
By 2041, seniors and retirees are projected to drive the majority of demographic growth, expanding by 99 residents (13%) to 839, while numbers in the 45 - 64 and 25 - 44 age brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Burnie - Wivenhoe
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 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
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 this month all 5 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 27 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,779 at the 2021 Census → 3,683 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (604011077). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.