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Hallam has an estimated 12,048 residents, up from 11,472 at the 2021 Census — a change of 576 people, or 5.0%. 144 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 84.9% of that increase. That puts 1,495 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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Demographic analysis by AreaSearch estimates the population of Hallam at approximately 12,048 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 576 people (5.0%) compared to the 11,472 residents counted in the 2021 Census. This increase is determined from the ABS estimated resident population of 12,009 recorded as of June 2025 and 144 validated new addresses added after the Census. Hallam has a population density of 1,494 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the national average across locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The area's post-census growth of 5.0% places it within 1.4 percentage points of the wider SA3 area figure (6.4%), demonstrating sound demographic momentum.
Most of this expansion has been driven by overseas migration, which made up approximately 84.9% of total net gains over recent periods. For SA2 districts, AreaSearch applies ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. In SA2 zones where this data is unavailable, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections are used via weighted aggregation to bridge figures from LGA to SA2 levels. Expansion rates across age cohorts from these models are applied to all regions for the years 2032 to 2041. In line with prevailing demographic directions, above median population growth among Australian statistical areas is expected, with the locality projected to gain 1,946 persons by 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, reflecting an overall increase of 15.8% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
143 new dwellings have been approved in Hallam over the past five years, an average of 28 a year. That is 2.4 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 28 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 36% 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 planning approvals in Hallam average approximately 28 dwellings per year, totaling 143 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this period (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 0.3 new residents arrived annually for each approved dwelling, demonstrating that construction has equaled or outpaced demand, widening buyer choice and supporting growth potential that could surpass initial forecasts. The average expected construction cost for new dwellings is $355,000, sitting beneath regional figures and highlighting relatively affordable building options. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $25.8 million this financial year, reflecting steady non-residential development.
Per capita building approvals in Hallam are 57.0% below the regional average across Greater Melbourne. This lower rate also sits under the national benchmark, reflecting an established urban fabric and potential planning constraints, which tends to support buyer demand and prices for existing stock. Approvals comprise 36.0% detached houses and 64.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density construction offers accessible pathways for downsizers, first-time buyers, and investors, while marking a change from the current housing inventory where houses comprise 78.0%. This shift highlights a reduction in available greenfield sites and growing demand for diverse housing types. With approximately 692 people per dwelling approval, Hallam exhibits characteristics of a mature property market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Hallam is expected to add 1,907 residents by 2041. If building volumes remain at current levels, housing additions could fall behind population increases, which may heighten buyer competition and support price appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hallam
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 4 current infrastructure and development projects inside Hallam, worth an estimated $344 million. A further 112 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.8 billion. 29 are already under construction and 38 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, major planning works, and public investments exert a significant influence on area performance. In total, 9 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact the locality. Major initiatives include the Hallam Secondary College Upgrade, Early Learning Victoria Hallam, Bunjil Place Precinct Development, and Hallam Healthcare Precinct, with the accompanying list outlining the most relevant undertakings.
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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.
Early Learning Victoria Hallam
New government-operated early learning centre providing day care and three- and four-year-old kindergarten programs for 102 children at Hallam Primary School. Features outdoor play areas, maternal and child health consulting room, community room for meetings and playgroups. Opens early 2026.
Casey Green Estate
Master-planned residential estate in Melbourne's southeast featuring over 1,300 high-quality homes across five distinct neighbourhoods on 20 hectares. N3 and N4 are completed with modern family-friendly housing; N1 and N2 Vista offer architecturally designed apartments and multi-level homes in an ecologically protected setting with construction commenced; N5 Deblin will deliver a mix of houses, apartments and retirement living. Upon completion, residents will enjoy a swimming pool, multipurpose hall, childcare centre, medical suite, convenience store and cafe, plus two expansive parks connected by landscaped footpaths.Located 500m from Narre Warren train station and close to Westfield Fountain Gate.
65 Hallam Road Hampton Park Mixed Use Redevelopment
Amended planning permit granted for the staged redevelopment of the former Hampton Park Food Market site next to Hampton Park Shopping Centre. The approved mixed-use project includes 79 apartments, 86 serviced apartments, retail and office space, a new main street and east-west pedestrian link, basement parking, drainage upgrades and a new public road south of the McDonald's restaurant to improve access and flooding issues. Council has confirmed the land is privately owned and construction timing is the landowner's responsibility.
Hallam Station and Level Crossing Removal
Completed project removing dangerous Hallam Road level crossing and building brand-new accessible Hallam Station with lifts, ramps, modern platforms and waiting areas. Improved traffic flow and pedestrian safety while maintaining train services throughout construction.
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.
Narre Warren Village Urban Design Framework
Comprehensive urban design framework to revitalize Narre Warren Village center with improved streetscapes, mixed-use development opportunities, enhanced connectivity, improved public spaces, and community gathering spaces.
5,250 residents of Hallam are employed, from a labour force of 5,949. Unemployment sits at 11.7%, with participation at 61.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 15,542, about 129% 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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Hallam maintains a capable workforce with significant representation in the construction sector, an unemployment rate of 11.7%, and an estimated 3.9% rise in employment over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 5,250 residents are employed, though the unemployment rate is 7.0% above the 4.8% recorded for Greater Melbourne, indicating capacity for progress, and labour force participation of 61.8% remains below the Greater Melbourne level of 70.1%. At the Census, 16.5% of working residents reported working from home, a metric that may have been influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment sectors among local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.
Manufacturing is particularly prominent, with its local share standing at 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the professional & technical sector has a modest footprint, employing 5.3% of workers compared to 10.1% across the wider region. Hosting 1.1 workers per resident at the Census, Hallam operates as an employment center that draws personnel from surrounding suburbs. Analysis of ABS and SALM data by AreaSearch reveals that in the year to March 2026, local employment expanded by 3.9% while the labour force increased by 4.2%, resulting in an unemployment increase of 0.3 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.1% and the labour force grow by 2.3%, with unemployment climbing 0.2 percentage points. Forward projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in Mar-26 provide perspective on potential future labour demand in Hallam. Over five years, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6%, and by 13.7% over ten years, with distinct differences across industries. Applying these sectoral forecasts to Hallam's occupational composition indicates local employment growth of 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hallam is $1,496 a week (about $78,000 a year), with median personal income at $607 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,465 a year against an average of $53,992. 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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Taxable incomes in the Hallam SA2 sit below the national average according to financial year 2023 ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $48,465 and an average income of $53,992, compared to Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Incorporating a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 generates estimated values of approximately $53,127 (median) and $59,186 (average) as of March 2026. From Census 2021 records, individual incomes were positioned at the 12th percentile ($607 weekly), whereas household earnings placed higher at the 35th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket contains the largest group at 36.5% of residents (4,397 people), similar to Greater Melbourne where 32.8% fall into this band. Housing costs create notable pressure, with 82.1% of income remaining after accommodation outlays, ranking at the 34th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hallam had 3,541 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 1% apartments. 44% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 30% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $361 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,700 a month. Rent absorbs 24.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential stock in Hallam at the latest Census consisted of 77.7% houses and 22.3% other dwellings (including semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro where figures stood at 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership matched Melbourne metro at 29.5%, while 43.6% of dwellings were mortgaged and 26.8% were rented. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,700 and median weekly rent was $361, both lower than Melbourne metro figures of $2,000 and $390. Relative to Australia-wide metrics, Hallam's mortgage payments sit below the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hallam counted 3,541 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,719 today, averaging 3.0 people each. 41% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 23% couples without children. 19% 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 dwellings comprise 77.4% of all local households, consisting of couples with children (40.5%), couples without children (22.8%), and single parent families (12.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 22.6%, with lone person households representing 19.3% and group households comprising 3.2%. The median household size is 3.0 people, exceeding the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
21.3% of adults in Hallam hold a university qualification, including 15.1% with a bachelor degree and 4.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 20.0% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 913 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 942 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 education qualifications in the area stand at 21.3%, below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%, presenting a potential focus area for educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are held by 15.1% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational credentials are held by 31.7% of residents aged 15+, comprising certificates (20.0%) and advanced diplomas (11.7%). Study enrollment is active in the community, with 31.6% of residents attending formal education programs. This consists of 10.0% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hallam reaches 59 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 4,100 services a week. The typical home sits about 210 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.5 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 transportation in Hallam includes 59 active bus stops across 11 separate routes, generating 4,118 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is good, with residents located an average of 214 meters from their nearest stop. As an outward-commuting residential community, 90% of work travel occurs by car and 5% by train. Private vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, higher than the regional average. Census 2021 figures show 16.5% of residents working from home, which may reflect COVID-19 circumstances. Transit service across all routes provides an average of 588 trips per day, which equals approximately 69 weekly trips for each stop in the suburb.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.9% of residents in Hallam report no long-term health condition. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.0 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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Health assessments from AreaSearch identify notable medical challenges in Hallam based on chronic condition prevalence and mortality metrics across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a private health insurance rate of approximately 47% of the total population (~5,614 people). This coverage level compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most commonly reported health concerns, affecting 6.8 and 6.7% of residents, respectively, while 71.9% of locals indicated no long-term medical conditions compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health metrics for the under-65 population are generally positive.
The suburb includes 16.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,981 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne, with senior health outcomes presenting some challenges while tracking in line with national benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
56.7% of Hallam residents were born overseas and 60.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 95% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (12.3%) and Australian (12.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hallam displays extensive cultural diversity, with 60.7% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 56.7% born overseas. Christianity is the most widespread religion at 40.6% of residents. Islam shows significant local representation at 27.5% of the population, well above the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%. In terms of parental birthplaces, the largest ancestry group reported in Hallam is Other at 39.5% of the population (compared to 14.6% regionally), followed by English at 12.3% (versus 20.1% regionally) and Australian at 12.0% (compared to 18.4% regionally). Specific ethnic backgrounds with elevated local representation include Serbian at 2.5% (versus 0.4% regionally), Sri Lankan at 2.4% (versus 0.8%), and Hungarian at 0.8% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hallam is 36. 28.4% 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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The age profile of Hallam closely mirrors Greater Melbourne across all major cohorts, with no broad bracket differing by more than 3.7 percentage points from the metropolitan share. The median age is estimated at 36, identical to the 2021 Census figure and 1 year below the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded at that time. The primary change since the Census is within the 45 - 64 age group, which fell from 23.4% to an estimated 21.9% of residents. The retiree and elderly group (65+) is projected to see the largest gain by 2041, increasing by 986 people (50%) to reach 2,968.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hallam
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) | 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 · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last 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 2 months ago all 4 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 — 144 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (11,472 at the 2021 Census → 12,048 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 (212021297). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.