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Penguin - Sulphur Creek has an estimated 5,620 residents, up from 5,417 at the 2021 Census — a change of 203 people, or 3.7%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years. 143 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 88 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Penguin - Sulphur Creek houses approximately 5,620 residents as of Aug 2026. Comparing this to the 2021 Census tally of 5,417 people shows an expansion of 203 people (3.7%). This updated figure incorporates the ABS estimated resident population of 5,573 recorded in June 2025 alongside 143 validated new addresses registered following the census. With a population density of 87 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space and capacity for future expansion. Outperforming the wider SA3 area (3.4%), Penguin - Sulphur Creek's 3.7% growth since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional frontrunner.
Inward movement from interstate migration served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 58.3% of total population additions during recent periods. Projections for the SA2 territory draw upon ABS/Geoscience Australia data published in 2024 (using 2022 as the base year). For areas outside this dataset and to evaluate post-2032 age cohorts, figures rely on the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections issued in 2022 (benchmarked to 2021), adjusted via weighted aggregation from LGA down to SA2 boundaries. Long-term demographic modelling suggests a contraction in total headcount, forecasting a reduction of 320 persons by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, particular age segments will expand, most notably the 75 to 84 age group with an anticipated increase of 146 people. See the age section for more details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
112 new dwellings have been approved in Penguin - Sulphur Creek over the past five years, an average of 22 a year. That is 4.0 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 22 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. 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 activity in Penguin - Sulphur Creek has averaged roughly 22 new homes approved per year, yielding 112 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Market balance has remained steady, with an influx of 1.3 new residents per year arriving per new home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), shifting recently to -0.5 people per dwelling over the past 2 financial years to indicate enhanced housing supply. The mean construction cost for these builds stands at $416,000. Additionally, non-residential activity is highlighted by $21.3 million in commercial approvals this financial year, pointing to steady commercial investment.
Per capita building approvals in Penguin - Sulphur Creek align with Rest of Tas., sustaining stable conditions across the broader region. Building activity has consisted entirely of standalone homes, reinforcing the neighborhood's low-density footprint and appealing to purchasers seeking spacious detached housing. A ratio of approximately 277 people per dwelling approval further highlights the area's low-density character. With demographic forecasts indicating population stability or contraction, residential demand pressures may soften, providing advantageous conditions for purchasers.
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 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Penguin - Sulphur Creek, worth an estimated $67 million. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $6.34 billion. 12 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and education & training. 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, strategic planning, and capital works play a pivotal role in driving regional performance. AreaSearch has highlighted 9 key initiatives with expected local influence, including the Dial Regional Sports Complex Infrastructure Upgrades, Ironcliffe Road Upgrade Project, Penguin Town Centre Masterplan, and Penguin Jetty Maintenance, with further details provided below.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Dial Regional Sports Complex Infrastructure Upgrades
The Tasmanian Government has committed AUD 25 million to upgrade the Dial Regional Sports Complex at Penguin to AFL Tier 4 venue standard. Planning and concept design are progressing under Central Coast Council following transfer of project delivery from Infrastructure Tasmania. Proposed improvements include expanded spectator seating, upgraded player and medical facilities, broadcast infrastructure, electrical and communications upgrades, and improved amenities to support elite AFL, AFLW and community sporting events.
Ironcliffe Road Upgrade Project
A comprehensive upgrade of 8.6km of Ironcliffe Road, funded by the Australian Government's Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program and the Central Coast Council. The project is divided into three sections and aims to improve road safety, local traffic flow, and access to schools, sports venues, and tourist destinations.
Penguin Town Centre Masterplan & Housing Strategy
A dual-stream planning initiative led by Central Coast Council and Homes Tasmania to guide the long-term revitalisation and housing growth of Penguin, Tasmania. The Our Homes - Our Future Housing Strategy, formally endorsed by Council in May 2025, establishes a 20-year framework for housing growth across four structure plan areas including Penguin, with planning scheme amendments to the Tasmanian Planning Scheme underway. Concurrently, Homes Tasmania is pursuing rezoning of the former Penguin Recreation Ground at 1 Ironcliffe Road from Recreational to General Residential, with a submission lodged with the State Planning Office in November 2025 for a mixed-tenure residential development of 45 lots.Building heights are limited to two storeys. The broader masterplan also includes foreshore re-greening, main street improvements, and activation of key public buildings and sites.
Penguin Jetty Maintenance
The Central Coast Council is undertaking maintenance on the Penguin Jetty to ensure public safety. The jetty is currently closed to the public while repairs are being carried out to extend its lifespan. A long-term plan for the jetty will be developed in consultation with the community.
Frith Street, Penguin Water Main Renewal
TasWater is renewing the water main on Frith Street in Penguin to improve the reliability and quality of the water supply. The existing cast iron main from 1953 is being replaced with a new PVC-O main.
Penguin District School Redevelopment
A $20 million redevelopment of the Penguin District School, bringing together the primary and secondary campuses onto a single site. The project included new buildings, upgraded facilities, a performing arts complex, and a gymnasium.
Penguin Foreshore Remediation and Upgrade Project
A $6.5 million project to protect the Penguin foreshore began in August 2020. The project includes building and improving the wave-break wall to protect against coastal erosion and improve beach access.
Penguin Playground Public Art Project
A public art installation at the Penguin Playground, created by artist Gary Cole in collaboration with the Urban Discovery Collective and students from the Penguin District School. The artwork, a spiral 'nest', is designed to be an interactive and playful addition to the playground.
2,788 residents of Penguin - Sulphur Creek are employed, from a labour force of 2,885. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 61.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 4,704, 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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The local labour market in Penguin - Sulphur Creek exhibits strong technical competencies and robust representation in essential public services, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.4% and an estimated 3.1% in employment growth over the past year. By March 2026, 2,788 residents were employed, maintaining a jobless rate 0.6% below Regional Tas.'s 3.9%. The local participation rate reached 61.5%, compared to 58.7% across Regional Tas.. Furthermore, Census records revealed that 8.4% of residents worked from home, though pandemic-era restrictions may have influenced these figures. Leading fields of resident employment comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.
Concentration is exceptionally prominent in education & training, where local participation reaches 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 4.7% of resident workers, trailing the 8.4% recorded across Regional Tas.. Local job availability within the boundary remains restricted, as evidenced by the balance between resident workers and Census working population figures. According to AreaSearch analysis drawing on SALM and ABS data, employment levels rose by 3.1% and the labour force grew by 3.3% during the year to March 2026, which led to an unemployment increase of 0.1 percentage points. This trend differs from that observed in Regional Tas., where employment grew by 1.8%, the labour force expanded by 1.7%, and unemployment decreased slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional context regarding anticipated future demand in the Penguin - Sulphur Creek area. These forecasts span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid with local employment data to approximate growth trajectories. Over a five-year span, national employment is projected to grow by 6.6%, while a ten-year projection indicates a 13.7% increase, though these figures vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these sector-specific forecasts are applied to the employment composition of Penguin - Sulphur Creek, local employment is estimated to rise by 6.3% over five years and by 13.4% over ten years. It is important to note that this calculation represents a basic weighting extrapolation intended for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Penguin - Sulphur Creek is $1,346 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $673 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,926 a year against an average of $61,851. 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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Analysis of ATO taxation statistics for financial year 2023 indicates that individual earnings in the Penguin - Sulphur Creek SA2 track below nationwide benchmarks, showing a median income of $51,926 and an average income of $61,851. These levels compare favorably against Regional Tas., where median and average figures reached $49,689 and $59,358 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $57,612 (median) and $68,624 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and individual earnings in Penguin - Sulphur Creek all align between the 23rd and 23rd percentiles nationwide.
The dominant bracket encompasses 29.6% of locals (1,663 people) earning within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring regional metropolitan distributions where 28.5% fall into this tier. Although residents retain 87.7% of income after modest housing expenses, overall disposable income sits at the 29th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Penguin - Sulphur Creek had 2,154 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 92% detached houses and 0% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $260 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 19.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census data reveals that the local housing stock in Penguin - Sulphur Creek is composed of 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings in Regional Tas.. Outright ownership levels matched the broader region at 42.3%, while remaining properties were either mortgaged (38.0%) or rented (19.7%). Median housing costs stood at $1,300 per month for mortgages and $260 per week for rent, exceeding the Regional Tas. benchmarks of $1,274 and $250. Relative to national figures, local housing expenses remain distinctly affordable, sitting far below the Australian median mortgage repayment of $1,863 and median rent of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Penguin - Sulphur Creek counted 2,154 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households represent the primary living arrangement at 70.1% of the total, consisting of 34.3% couples without children, 25.7% couples with children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family residences account for 29.9%, distributed between lone person households at 28.1% and group households at 1.8%. The average household size stands at 2.3 people, aligning exactly with Regional Tas..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
19.0% of adults in Penguin - Sulphur Creek hold a university qualification, including 13.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 31.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 761 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 986 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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Higher educational attainment in the district trails nationwide figures, with university qualification levels at 19.0% compared to 30.4% across Australia, presenting potential for targeted learning initiatives. Tertiary credentials include Bachelor degrees at 13.4%, postgraduate qualifications at 3.2%, and graduate diplomas at 2.4%. Vocational and technical training remains strong, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (31.6%). Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 25.4% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This proportion comprises 10.5% attending primary education, 7.1% in secondary education, and 3.3% undertaking tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Penguin - Sulphur Creek reaches 26 stops on 65 routes, timetabled for about 4,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 380 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Penguin - Sulphur Creek includes 26 active transport stops providing bus connections across 65 individual routes, delivering 4,159 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage is accessible, with dwellings situated an average of 383 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect an outward-bound residential workforce, with private motor vehicles accounting for 96% of journeys. Vehicle availability sits at 1.7 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average, while 8.4% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census (potentially reflecting pandemic circumstances). Transit services maintain an average volume of 594 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 159 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.5% of residents in Penguin - Sulphur Creek report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.5 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 by AreaSearch identify notable medical challenges across Penguin - Sulphur Creek, marked by elevated chronic illness rates and mortality patterns across various age groups, alongside a modest private health insurance rate of approximately 50% of the total population (~2,798 people), compared to the Australian benchmark of 55.7%. Prevalent medical diagnoses within the community include arthritis (affecting 11.3% of residents) and mental health issues (affecting 9.1%), while 62.5% of the population reported no chronic conditions, closely tracking the 62.0% recorded across Regional Tas.. Health burdens are prominent among working-age individuals, with higher rates of long-term conditions.
Furthermore, residents aged 65 and over account for 25.1% of the population (1,412 people), ranking above national figures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Penguin - Sulphur Creek is largely Australian-born, at 89.3% of residents, with 2.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.8%) and English (33.5%). 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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Penguin - Sulphur Creek displays lower cultural diversity than national averages, with 89.3% of residents born in Australia, 92.4% holding Australian citizenship, and 97.6% speaking solely English at home. Christianity represents the leading religious affiliation, claimed by 42.3% of the community compared to 43.0% across Regional Tas.. Ancestry records (based on parental country of birth) highlight Australian (34.8%), English (33.5%), and Scottish (7.0%) as the most widespread backgrounds in Penguin - Sulphur Creek. Specific cultural concentrations diverge from regional norms, including Dutch ancestry at 2.1% (compared to 1.7% regionally), Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 5.5% (versus 4.1%), and French heritage at 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Penguin - Sulphur Creek is 47, older than 84% of areas nationally. 19.4% 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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Age distributions in Penguin - Sulphur Creek closely follow Regional Tas., showing a maximum variation of 2.1 percentage points across broad categories. The estimated median age is 47, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 2 years above the Regional Tas. median of 45, while the national Census median was 38. Older demographics (65+) have expanded from 23.0% at the Census to an estimated 25.1% of the population. Projections to 2041 indicate that older residents will see the largest growth, rising by 149 (11%) to reach 1,561 people, whereas younger adults, children, and middle-aged cohorts are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Penguin - Sulphur Creek
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 | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 Jul 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 — 143 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (5,417 at the 2021 Census → 5,620 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 (604011079). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.