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Camperdown has an estimated 3,358 residents, down from 3,491 at the 2021 Census — a change of 133 people, or 3.8%. The population has thinned by an average 0.8% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. Density is about 34 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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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Camperdown stands at approximately 3,358 in May 2026. This represents a decline of 133 people (3.8%) from the 3,491 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. This demographic shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 3,358 alongside 30 validated new addresses confirmed since the Census. With this population level, the local density is 34 persons per square kilometer, which ensures a spacious living environment. The -3.8% contraction in Camperdown is within 2.2 percentage points of the broader SA3 region's decline of -1.6%, showing that demographic patterns are consistent across the wider area.
Gains in the local population were almost exclusively driven by overseas migration during the recent timeframe. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. In instances where SA2 data is unavailable, projections are sourced from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA datasets, adjusted using a weighted aggregation method to translate LGA population growth to the SA2 level. The age bracket growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all regions for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking to future demographic shifts, a major expansion is anticipated within the highest quartile of regional Australia, with the local population projected to grow by 747 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP data, representing a total increase of 22.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
70 new dwellings have been approved in Camperdown over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 4.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 13, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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An average of roughly 14 new residential approvals are registered annually in Camperdown, accumulating to 70 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, there have been 12 approvals recorded. As the population has contracted in recent times, the supply of housing has kept pace with demand, fostering a balanced market environment with diverse options for purchasers, while the average value of newly constructed dwellings is $307,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals valued at $2.8 million have been registered during this financial year, pointing to the dominant residential status of the area.
Relative to the Rest of Vic., Camperdown records 18.0% less new development on a per capita basis, placing it in the 57th percentile of all examined locations across the nation. Over recent times, construction activity has consisted of 70.0% standalone houses and 30.0% medium and high-density dwellings, with an expanding range of townhouses and apartments offering choices across various price brackets, ranging from larger family residences to more economical compact spaces. This represents a distinct departure from the historical dwelling profile (which is currently 94.0% houses), indicating a reduction in available building sites and responding to changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. Recording roughly 274 people for each approved dwelling, Camperdown is characterized as a low density region. Projecting forward, Camperdown's population is expected to expand by 745 residents by 2041 based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If current building rates remain unchanged, the volume of housing supply may fall behind population growth, which could increase competition among purchasers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Camperdown
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Camperdown, worth an estimated $40 million. A further 77 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $7.18 billion. 26 are already under construction and 28 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal developments include the Leura Aged Care Facility, the Camperdown Production Precinct Masterplan, the Warrnambool Line Upgrade, and the Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, with the following details outlining the most relevant schemes.
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Leura Aged Care
Leura Aged Care is a $39.6 million, 36-bed public residential aged care facility that replaced the ageing Merindah Lodge. The two-storey development features a dementia-friendly design with single bedrooms and private ensuites arranged in small household clusters. Shared amenities include a community room, cafe, gym, hair salon, and a commercial kitchen that services both the facility and the adjacent Camperdown Hospital. The project was delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with South West Healthcare to provide high-quality complex care in a home-like environment.
Camperdown Production Precinct Masterplan
The Camperdown Production Precinct is a 45-hectare industrial and business park located on Old Geelong Road, north of Camperdown. It is designed to support and build on the strengths of the agricultural sector, specifically value-adding food and fibre industries. The masterplan was adopted in February 2024 to enable long-term growth and management of the industrial estate. Planning Scheme Amendment C65 was approved and gazetted on 24 July 2025, rezoning land to Industrial 1 Zone. Council is actively seeking funding and investment to implement sustainable design controls and integrated water management systems.
Mortlake Recreation Reserve Changerooms
Construction of new female-friendly changerooms at the Mortlake Recreation Reserve (DC Farran Oval) to benefit all users of the sports complex.
Mt Fyans Wind Farm
The Mt Fyans Wind Farm, set to be in Victoria's Southwest Renewable Energy Zone, will feature 81 turbines, generate 400 MW, and include 18 km of transmission lines. Starts 2024, operational by 2026.
Mortlake Service Station and Rural Store
Proposed construction of a Liberty petrol station and an Elders Rural Store and trade supplies, located on former agricultural land. The project aims to provide important services and support the economic vitality of Moyne Shire and Mortlake.
Clearwater Colac
Clearwater is a premium masterplanned land estate located on the shores of Lake Colac. The community features 500 residential lots ranging in size from 301m2 to 1600m2, with future onsite amenities including a childcare facility, parklands, playgrounds, and active open spaces.
Lake Colac School - Hydrotherapy Pool and Upgrade & Modernisation
Lake Colac School (formerly Colac Specialist School) has undergone a rebuild on part of the former Colac High School site on Murray Street, modernising the heritage building to house a library, art room, music room, woodwork room, food technology facility, staff areas and an Early Education Program facility, plus new classroom and administration buildings, a car park, bus loop and play areas. This upgrade and modernisation was completed in Q2 2024. A separate hydrotherapy pool project, funded through the Hydrotherapy Pools at Specialist Schools Fund, began in Q1 2024 and is forecast to finish in Q3 2026.
Harris Road Residential Development
A 3.65-hectare zoned residential development opportunity within the approved Irrewillipe Road Framework Plan, zoned General Residential Zone. The site has potential for approximately 40 residential lots (STCA) and is currently for sale.
1,477 residents of Camperdown are employed, from a labour force of 1,503. Unemployment sits at 1.7%, with participation at 52.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% 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 local workforce is evenly divided between professional and manual occupations, with a strong representation in public service sectors and an unemployment rate standing at only 1.7%. By March 2026, there are 1,477 employed residents, and the unemployment rate is 2.0% lower than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, though participation in the labor force is notably lower at 52.4% compared to 61.1% across Regional Vic. Census data indicates that a modest 9.7% of the workforce operated from home, although this may reflect the influence of Covid-19 pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade.
The region exhibits a distinct concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where the employment proportion is 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, construction plays a smaller role, accounting for 8.5% of jobs compared to 10.4% across the region. Although local employment is available, the ratio of Census working population to the resident population suggests that a significant number of workers travel outside the area for their jobs. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, the local labor force contracted by 6.4% and total employment fell by 6.3% during the twelve months leading to March 2026, leading to a 0.1 percentage point reduction in unemployment. In comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment decline by 0.1%, the labor force decrease by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate drop by 0.2 percentage points. National employment projections released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends in Camperdown. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate potential growth. Nationally, employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends vary by sector. Applying these sectoral forecasts directly to the local employment structure indicates that employment in Camperdown could rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Camperdown is $1,129 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $633 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,260 a year against an average of $59,163. 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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The most recent ATO postcode data analyzed by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year indicates that personal incomes in the Camperdown SA2 are lower than the national benchmarks, showing a median of $49,260 and an average of $59,163. This is lower than the Regional Vic. figures, which feature a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated at roughly $53,999 for the median and $64,854 for the average as of March 2026.
According to Census data, household, family, and individual incomes in Camperdown are situated between the 8th and 16th percentiles across Australia. The distribution shows that 28.4% of the population (953 individuals) earn between $800 and $1,499, which contrasts with metropolitan areas where 30.3% of residents earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket. Although housing expenses are low with residents retaining 88.8% of their income, total disposable income sits in the 13th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Camperdown had 1,462 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,134 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The distribution of housing types in Camperdown at the time of the last Census showed that houses comprised 93.8% of the market while other options like townhouses and apartments made up 6.2%, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings in Regional Vic. Home ownership without a mortgage is much higher than the Regional Vic. level, standing at 50.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (29.4%) or rented (20.6%). The median monthly cost for home loans was lower than the regional average at $1,134, and the median weekly rent was registered at $240, compared to regional figures of $1,430 and $285.
Looking at national figures, Camperdown's median mortgage costs are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Camperdown counted 1,462 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 35% 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 62.0%, consisting of couples with children at 20.9%, couples without children at 31.0%, and single parent households at 9.0%. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.0% of the area, with single-person households representing 35.2% and share houses making up 2.9%. The median number of occupants per household is 2.2, which is lower than the Regional Vic. median of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.8% of adults in Camperdown hold a university qualification, including 11.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.0% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 965 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,011 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 locality displays lower levels of formal education, with university graduation rates (16.8%) falling well short of the VIC state average of 33.4%. This highlights a gap and a potential target for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 11.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 36.7% of residents aged 15 and over possessing trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.7%) and certificates (28.0%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in study, with 25.1% of residents currently enrolled in an educational program.
This group is composed of 10.0% in primary school, 8.2% in high school, and 2.1% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Camperdown means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 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 transit options indicates there are 5 active transport stops in Camperdown, which consist of train connections. These stops are served by 3 distinct routes that provide a total of 92 passenger trips per week. Local transit access is rated as moderate, with residents living an average of 587 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and the majority of working residents travel outside the suburb, with private cars being the primary mode of transport at 90%, and 8% of people walking to work. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles.
A low proportion of 9.7% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may be a reflection of pandemic-related restrictions. The average service frequency across all transit routes is 13 trips per day, which translates to roughly 18 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.5% of residents in Camperdown report no long-term health condition. 8.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and the frequency of long-term medical issues, the locality faces prominent health issues that affect both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 48% of the population (~1,625 people). This is lower than the 50.5% rate in Regional Vic. and the national level of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent health issues in the area, affecting 10.9% and 8.7% of the population, respectively, while 60.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.
The working-age cohort has notable health issues, showing higher rates of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 30.2% of the local population (1,012 people), exceeding the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%. However, senior citizens in the area register above-average health outcomes, with their national standings exceeding those of the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Camperdown is largely Australian-born, at 92.6% of residents, with 2.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.0%) and English (33.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The demographic profile of Camperdown indicates lower levels of multicultural representation, with citizens making up 91.6% of the population, 92.6% of residents born in Australia, and 97.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, representing 59.5% of the local population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. Regarding parental birthplace, the three largest ancestry groups in Camperdown are Australian at 35.0% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 29.6%, English at 33.0%, and Irish at 11.5%. Differences exist in other backgrounds: Scottish ancestry is higher at 9.6% of Camperdown (compared to 8.8% regionally), Dutch is lower at 1.3% (compared to 1.7%), and Spanish is slightly higher at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Camperdown is 49, older than 91% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 21.3% 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 of residents is 49, which is higher than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to the Regional Vic. average, the 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 11.3% of the population, whereas children aged 5 - 14 are less represented at 9.6%. The concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is higher than the national figure of 6.1%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased from 9.7% to 11.1% of the population, and the 25 to 34 group has risen from 9.4% to 10.6%.
Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 11.3% to 9.6% and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.5% to 10.0%. Looking toward 2041, forecasts suggest shifts in the local age structure, with the 25 to 34 cohort projected to grow by 184 people (52%) from 355 to 540, while declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Camperdown
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 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
| 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, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month 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 Jul 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 — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,491 at the 2021 Census → 3,358 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 (217031471). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.