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Endeavour Hills - South has an estimated 13,539 residents, up from 13,360 at the 2021 Census — a change of 179 people, or 1.3%. That puts 2,422 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 the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Endeavour Hills - South is approximately 13,539 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 179 residents (1.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the population stood at 13,360 people. This adjustment is calculated based on the ABS estimated resident population of 13,539 from June 2025 alongside 22 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. The region has a density ratio of 2,422 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top quartile of all locations evaluated nationally by AreaSearch.
Growth was heavily influenced by overseas migration, which made up roughly 71.9% of the total population increases in recent times. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year, are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this data, AreaSearch employs the 2023 projections from the VIC State Government for Regions and LGAs, adjusting them via a weighted aggregation method of population increases from the LGA to the SA2 level. The age group growth rates derived from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future expectations point to growth in the bottom quartile of areas analyzed by AreaSearch, with the locality projected to add 9 residents by 2041 when referencing the most recent annual ERP data, which equates to a total rise of 0.1% over the 16 years.
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59 new dwellings have been approved in Endeavour Hills - South over the past five years, an average of 11 a year. That is 0.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, running ahead of 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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On average, Endeavour Hills - South has seen about 11 new residential approvals annually, with 59 dwellings approved during the last 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25) and 13 during the current FY-26. Because the population decreased over the preceding term, the supply of housing has remained sufficient to meet demand, leading to a balanced market with options for buyers, and new builds carry an average construction cost of $365,000. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $40.7 million have been logged during the current financial year, showing robust local commercial activity.
In comparison to Greater Melbourne, Endeavour Hills - South displays a low level of building activity, sitting 86.0% below the regional average per capita. This lack of new residential supply generally supports demand and valuations for established housing. Building activity is also lower than the national average, indicating a mature market and potential developmental constraints. Current building permits consist of 90.0% detached houses and 10.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the suburban character of the neighborhood with a focus on family-sized homes. With approximately 1319 residents for each approval, Endeavour Hills - South exhibits the traits of an established, mature locality. Looking forward, Endeavour Hills - South is projected to increase its population by 9 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimates from AreaSearch. Considering current construction trends, the supply of new housing is anticipated to satisfy demand easily, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population increases above current forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Endeavour Hills - South
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 Endeavour Hills - South, worth an estimated $3 million. A further 88 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.4 billion. 24 are already under construction and 26 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning changes, and major works are key factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 3 projects expected to impact the local area. The main developments of relevance are the Endeavour Hills Community Precinct, the Hallam Secondary College Upgrade, the Endeavour Hills Specialist School, and the Doveton Pool in the Park Revitalisation Project.
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Doveton Pool in the Park Upgrades
City of Casey is revitalising Doveton Pool in the Park to provide a renewed outdoor aquatic facility and a year-round accessible park. Stage one construction runs from June 2025 to April 2026 and includes replacement of the existing 50 metre pool with an accessible entry ramp, reduced depth for accessible programming, a new plant room and water treatment equipment. Later stages include a district-level play space, active recreation, picnic areas, public toilets and renewed change facilities, with construction timing still to be confirmed.
Hallam Healthcare Precinct
An integrated $170 million healthcare precinct development featuring a 90-suite residential aged care extension (expanding site total to 270 beds), a day surgery hospital with three operating theatres, a 10-GP medical centre, health spa, 160-place early learning centre, commercial health club, and aquatic centre.
Hallam Secondary College Upgrade
Upgrade and modernisation of Hallam Secondary College, building a new Year 7-9 learning building, a competition-grade gymnasium, and a new administration building. The works will create places for 225 more local students as the school completes its transition from a Year 10-12 senior college to a full Year 7-12 secondary college. The project received $50,000 for planning in the 2020-21 State Budget and $24.2 million in construction funding in the 2023-24 State Budget, delivered by the Victorian School Building Authority.Forecast finish is Q4 2026.
Endeavour Hills Community Precinct
The Endeavour Hills Community Precinct has been completed and includes a regional skate park, playground, terraced landscaping, event lawn, forest walk, gymnastics and parkour equipment, creating an upgraded community recreation hub adjacent to the leisure centre.
Ilim College Doveton Campus Expansion
Expansion of Ilim College's Doveton Campus through delivery of a new three-storey education building comprising 10 classrooms, science laboratories, food technology facilities, computer and multimedia spaces, art room, auditorium, senior common areas, staff facilities and associated works. The project expands the former Doveton North Primary School site to accommodate growing enrolments.
Endeavour Hills Specialist School
Endeavour Hills Specialist School provides innovative educational programs for students aged 5 to 18 with autism or intellectual disabilities. The school features five learning neighbourhoods, a community hub with a competition-grade gymnasium, administration building, specialized dry and wet labs, outdoor play areas, sports courts, and a soccer pitch. It serves the growing local population in Endeavour Hills.
Parklife Doveton
A large-scale residential development by Goldfield Group featuring 226 townhouses on over 5 hectares in Doveton, near Dandenong CBD. The project focuses on connected suburban living with proximity to parks, public transport, and major roads.
Dandenong Hospital Redevelopment
A $305 million redevelopment of Dandenong Hospital delivered under the Hospital Infrastructure Delivery Fund. The project includes new operating theatres, a 16-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), upgraded day surgery admission spaces, and an expanded emergency department with dedicated zones for pediatric, adult, and mental health care.
7,056 residents of Endeavour Hills - South are employed, from a labour force of 7,488. Unemployment sits at 5.8%, with participation at 66.4%. 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 10,803, about 80% 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 workforce of Endeavour Hills - South is well-educated, with a notable presence in industrial and manufacturing fields, an unemployment rate of 5.8%, and estimated job growth of 3.8% during the previous year. In March 2026, there were 7,056 employed residents, with an unemployment rate 1.0% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, and labor participation slightly lower than average (66.4% versus 70.2% in Greater Melbourne). Census data indicates that a moderate 23.6% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 lockdowns. The top sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and manufacturing.
The neighborhood exhibits a particularly strong specialization in manufacturing, where employment is 1.6 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services are underrepresented, accounting for 7.4% of local employment compared to 10.1% across the region. The comparison between the Census working population and the resident population suggests that this largely residential area offers few local jobs. According to the AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, employment grew by 3.8% and the labor force expanded by 4.3%, which caused unemployment to tick up by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.1% and labor force expansion of 2.3%, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand in Endeavour Hills - South. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local industry mix to project employment trends. Although national employment is predicted to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rates of change vary by sector. Applying these industry projections to the local employment structure suggests that employment in Endeavour Hills - South will rise by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (this represents a simple weighted extrapolation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Endeavour Hills - South is $1,733 a week (about $90,000 a year), with median personal income at $676 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,710 a year against an average of $59,479. 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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Income levels in the Endeavour Hills - South SA2 are lower than the national average, based on financial year 2023 ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch. The median income for tax filers in the area is $51,710, while the average income is $59,479, compared to median and average figures of $57,688 and $75,164 in Greater Melbourne. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $56,685 for the median and $65,201 for the average. The 2021 Census reports that household incomes are at the 49th percentile ($1,733 weekly), while individual incomes are at the 23rd percentile.
The largest group of residents, comprising 34.8% of the population (4,711 people), falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which aligns closely with the surrounding region where 32.8% of households are in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 85.1% of their income for other expenses, and the SEIFA index places the area in the 5th decile for income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Endeavour Hills - South had 4,401 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 0% apartments. 43% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $383 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,918 a month. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the last Census, residential structures in Endeavour Hills - South consisted of 87.1% standalone houses and 12.9% other property types (such as semi-detached homes and apartments), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings in metropolitan Melbourne. The rate of home ownership was much higher than the metropolitan average at 39.4%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (42.5%) or rented (18.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,918 was below the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, and the median weekly rent of $383 was also lower than the metropolitan figure of $390.
On a national level, mortgage payments in Endeavour Hills - South exceed the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Endeavour Hills - South counted 4,401 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 86% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 15% 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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Families make up the majority of households at 82.5%, consisting of couples with children (43.2%), couples without children (26.1%), and single parents (12.0%). Non-family households account for the remaining 17.5%, with single-person households representing 15.2% and group households making up 2.3%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
27.3% of adults in Endeavour Hills - South hold a university qualification, including 18.4% with a bachelor degree and 6.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 18.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,589 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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Attainment of educational qualifications in Endeavour Hills - South is lower than regional averages, with 27.3% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 37.0% in Greater Melbourne. This indicates opportunities for further educational programs and skill building. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 6.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational training is popular, with 32.0% of the population aged 15+ holding technical qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (18.5%). Enrollment rates in education are high, with 29.2% of the local population currently engaged in study.
This includes 9.2% in primary schools, 8.1% in high schools, and 5.6% in higher education.
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Public transport in Endeavour Hills - South reaches 75 stops on 10 routes, timetabled for about 1,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 170 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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An analysis of public transport options shows 75 active bus stops operating in Endeavour Hills - South. These stops accommodate 10 different bus routes, which together provide 1,772 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as excellent, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 172 meters. Most residents travel out of the area for work, and driving remains the primary mode of transport at 92%. Dwellings have an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. Additionally, 23.6% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Across all routes, service frequencies average 253 trips daily, which represents approximately 23 weekly trips per bus stop.
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71.5% of residents in Endeavour Hills - South report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 79% of areas nationally. 6.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators show positive outcomes across Endeavour Hills - South, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of death rates and chronic illness rates, with low rates of common health issues observed in both younger and older cohorts. However, the rate of private health insurance is low at roughly 49% of the population (~6,620 people), which is below the Greater Melbourne average of 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical diagnoses in the area, each affecting 7.0% of the population, while 71.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
The population under 65 years of age shows better health outcomes than average. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.8% of the local population (2,809 people), compared to 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Senior health metrics are strong, with national rankings in line with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
51.8% of Endeavour Hills - South residents were born overseas and 54.6% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 92% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (11.9%) and English (11.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is very high in Endeavour Hills - South, with 54.6% of the population speaking a non-English language at home and 51.8% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 51.5% of residents. Islam is notably overrepresented, accounting for 13.1% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. In terms of parental birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups are Other (26.8% vs 14.6% regionally), Australian (11.9% vs 18.4% regionally), and English (11.9% vs 20.1% regionally). There are also notable differences in other backgrounds, with Sri Lankan ancestry representing 3.3% of the local population (compared to 0.8% regionally), Serbian ancestry at 2.5% (compared to 0.4%), and Polish ancestry at 1.8% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Endeavour Hills - South is 39. 25.2% 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 39 in Endeavour Hills - South is slightly higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age group is overrepresented locally (12.6% of the population), while the 25 - 34 age bracket is underrepresented (12.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 4.4% to 6.3%, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 14.3% to 12.0%. Future projections for 2041 suggest major shifts in age demographics, led by a 62% increase in the 75 to 84 bracket, growing from 855 to 1,385 people.
Residents aged 65 and over are expected to make up 81% of the growth, while the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 brackets are projected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Endeavour Hills - South
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 — 22 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (13,360 at the 2021 Census → 13,539 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 (212021454). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.