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Irymple has an estimated 8,084 residents, up from 7,700 at the 2021 Census — a change of 384 people, or 5.0%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. 153 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 42.4% of that increase. Density is about 91 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 place the community of Irymple at approximately 8,084 residents as of Aug 2026. Compared with the 7,700 people counted in the 2021 Census, this marks an expansion of 384 people (5.0%). This update is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 8,079 as of June 2025 alongside 153 validated new addresses confirmed following the Census. With a density of 91 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample physical room and capacity for future expansion. Outpacing both the broader SA3 district and the SA4 region (-0.9%), Irymple's 5.0% gain since the 2021 census establishes it as a regional frontrunner in population growth.
While overseas arrivals and natural increase both contributed positively, the key catalyst was interstate migration, which generated around 42.4% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections for each SA2 are sourced from the ABS/Geoscience Australia 2024 release using 2022 as a baseline. Where specific SA2 coverage is absent, AreaSearch draws upon the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA dataset, applying a weighted aggregation methodology to translate LGA trends down to the SA2 tier. Age-bracket growth rates derived from these models are similarly projected across all regions from 2032 to 2041. Future demographic modelling indicates robust expansion positioning the district within the top quartile of non-metropolitan Australia, with an anticipated increase of 1,825 persons to 2041 relative to latest annual ERP benchmarks, representing a total 16-year gain of 22.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
296 new dwellings have been approved in Irymple over the past five years, an average of 59 a year. That places the area in the 76th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 7 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 59 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 approvals across Irymple have averaged roughly 59 dwellings annually, accumulating to 296 homes across the previous 5 financial years. With an inflow rate of 1.9 new residents per year for each newly consented dwelling over the 5 financial years spanning FY-22 to FY-26, construction activity closely aligns with incoming demand to maintain market equilibrium. Expected construction costs average $495,000 per dwelling, slightly exceeding regional norms and highlighting an emphasis on higher-standard builds. In addition, $10.8 million in non-residential commercial approvals has been registered during this financial year, underscoring continuous commercial expenditure.
Relative to Rest of Vic., local building volume is moderately elevated, tracking 44.0% above regional average per person across the 5 year period to support existing home equity while expanding purchaser options. New residential building approvals consist entirely of detached houses, maintaining the open, low-density character of the neighborhood and catering to buyers prioritizing larger lots. With roughly 116 people per approval, the district continues its low-density pattern. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly numbers, long-term projections point to an additional 1,820 residents in Irymple by 2041. While current construction levels match expected demographic gains, increasing population pressure may create more competitive conditions among prospective purchasers over time.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Irymple
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Irymple, worth an estimated $29 million. A further 67 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.2 billion. 19 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, residential development 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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Public investment, major developments, and urban frameworks play a pivotal role in shaping local outcomes, with AreaSearch cataloging 25 key initiatives expected to impact the district. Among the most prominent undertakings are the Mildura South Neighbourhood Activity Centre, Giovanna Court Estate, Irymple Hub, and the Irymple Structure Plan & Urban Design Framework 2021-2036.
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Nichols Point Early Years Hub
The Nichols Point Early Years Hub (formerly branded the Nichols Point Integrated Early Years Centre) is a purpose-built early childhood education and community facility being delivered by Mildura Rural City Council on the former Nichols Point Primary School site at the corner of Koorlong Avenue and Fifth Street. A new building adjacent to the retained heritage school building will house four kindergarten rooms with capacity for 132 kindergarten places, a parent lounge, a breastfeeding room, staff amenities and a consultation room.The existing old school building is being refurbished to provide two consultation rooms, a community meeting room and a community activity space, supporting maternal and child health, allied health and community programs. Associated works include a two-stage car park, stormwater and sewer connections for the adjacent Nichols Point Hall, landscaping to the kindergarten and public open space, and a new public toilet. The project is fully funded by an 8.95 million dollar grant from the Victorian Government Building Blocks Capacity Building Grant program and responds to kindergarten demand generated by the Best Start, Best Life reforms in one of Sunraysia's fastest growing residential areas. As at the April 2026 works update the project was reported on track at approximately 30 per cent complete, with roof sheeting 95 per cent installed, building wrap complete, services rough-in underway and stormwater drainage finished. Construction is being carried out by local contractor King Construction Group. Practical completion is scheduled for December 2026, with the kindergarten program to commence in 2027. A community working group is being formed through Council's Your Say platform to co-design the shared community spaces.
Giovanna Court Estate
A premium land subdivision in Irymple offering low-maintenance living with 28 new homes designed for investors, first home buyers, downsizers, and retirees. Located near local amenities including supermarkets, medical services, schools, and sporting clubs.
Irymple Low Density Residential Development Plan
The Irymple Low Density Residential Development Plan has been endorsed by the Mildura Rural City Council to ensure coordinated, orderly, and sustainable development of land zoned Low Density Residential in Irymple. A Development Contributions Plan (DCP) is currently being scoped to support infrastructure funding prior to development applications.
Irymple Hub
A retail complex featuring an IGA supermarket, commercial shops, pharmacy, medical clinic, gym, and eateries to serve the local community.
Irymple Structure Plan & Urban Design Framework 2021-2036
Council adopted the Irymple Structure Plan and Urban Design Framework on 22 September 2021. The framework guides land use, town centre improvements, public realm upgrades, transport connectivity, residential growth and planning scheme changes through to 2036. Implementation is ongoing through amendments to the Mildura Planning Scheme and staged council infrastructure and public realm projects.
Limpidi Estate
A six-stage house and land estate in Mildura developed by Fisher Developments. Stage 6 is the final stage, with lots ranging from approximately 555m2 to 917m2 now on the market. Titles were expected imminently as of early 2025, with all services connected. The estate is located close to the 15th Street Shopping Precinct and other local amenities.
Sandilong Ridge Estate
Sandilong Ridge Estate is a residential land subdivision by Fisher Developments at Irymple, delivering 67 residential lots across approximately 7.5 hectares. The estate is being marketed with house and land packages and remains an active current project within the developer's portfolio.
Mildura East Growth Area Strategic Framework
Council-adopted strategic framework providing the long-term vision for approximately 1,050 hectares between Irymple and Nichols Point. The framework guides future land use, staging, drainage and infrastructure delivery over the next 30 years. As of the latest council update, implementation has not yet commenced following adoption in August 2024, with a minor technical correction issued in February 2025.
4,440 residents of Irymple are employed, from a labour force of 4,481. Unemployment sits at 0.9%, with participation at 67.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 6,961, about 86% 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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Irymple maintains a diverse workforce distributed across blue-collar and white-collar roles across multiple industries, accompanied by a minimal jobless rate of 0.9%. Total employment stood at 4,440 residents as of March 2026, while the local jobless rate sits 2.8% lower than the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic.. Local participation is exceptionally elevated at 67.6%, compared with 61.1% throughout Regional Vic.. Meanwhile, Census figures showed that only 12.3% of workers operated from home, though pandemic-related movement restrictions during that period may have influenced this outcome. Leading fields of resident employment comprise health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction.
The area displays a notable concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, where local representation is 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for a smaller footprint locally, employing 12.2% of workers versus 16.8% across the broader region. Comparison between resident counts and Census workplace numbers points to a limited volume of jobs situated directly within the immediate boundary. Over the 12 months to March 2026, examination of ABS and SALM figures shows the local workforce shrank by 3.4% as overall employment fell by 2.7%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. Across Regional Vic., employment slipped 0.1%, the total workforce decreased 0.3%, and unemployment dropped 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking employment trends can be evaluated using national industry projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. When these national multi-year forecasts—estimating nation-wide growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years—are weighted against Irymple's current sector profile, local employment is modeled to rise 5.7% over five years and 12.2% over ten years (calculated via simple industry weighting without factoring in local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Irymple is $1,716 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $786 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $51,029 a year against an average of $61,386. 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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ATO taxpayer records for financial year 2023 published at postcode level indicate a median individual income of $51,029 and an average of $61,386 in the Irymple SA2. These figures trail national standards while comparing against Regional Vic.'s median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index expansion of 9.62% since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $55,938 (median) and $67,291 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household tiers, Census metrics position local earnings moderately between the 46th and 48th percentiles. A substantial 34.0% of local earners (2,748 individuals) sit within the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly band, aligning closely with the 30.3% observed regionally.
Residents retain 88.8% of their earnings once housing overheads are met, indicating solid disposable capacity and placing the area in the 5th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Irymple had 2,630 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 4% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 16% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,473 a month. Rent absorbs 14.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.8%. 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 records show that separate houses represent 93.9% of Irymple's housing stock, with apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings making up 6.1%, contrasted with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings throughout Regional Vic.. Outright ownership stands at 39.3%, matching broader regional patterns, while 44.6% of homes carry a mortgage and 16.0% are occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments in the locality are $1,473, higher than the Regional Vic. benchmark of $1,430, whereas typical weekly rent is $250, below the $285 regional norm. At the broader national tier, local mortgage payments sit well under the Australian median of $1,863, and rents remain substantially lower than the $375 national figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Irymple counted 2,630 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 37% are couples with children, against 31% couples without children. 21% 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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Families constitute the clear majority of local living arrangements at 76.7%, including 36.6% couples with children, 30.5% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family residences make up the remaining 23.3%, divided between single-person households at 21.2% and group households at 1.8%. Typical household occupancy is 2.7 people, exceeding the 2.4 average recorded across Regional Vic..
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.2% of adults in Irymple hold a university qualification, including 13.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.2% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,015 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 991 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment reveals lower tertiary qualification levels, with 17.2% of residents holding higher education degrees compared to 33.4% across VIC overall. Bachelor degrees represent 13.0% of qualifications, alongside graduate diplomas at 2.4% and postgraduate qualifications at 1.8%. Conversely, vocational and technical credentials are widespread, held by 38.9% of individuals aged 15+, encompassing certificates (29.2%) and advanced diplomas (9.7%). Active participation in study is prominent across the locality, where 30.3% of the population is currently engaged in formal coursework. This encompasses 12.2% attending primary schools, 9.8% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.2% in tertiary studies.
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Public transport in Irymple reaches 23 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 110 services a week. The typical home sits about 850 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 2.0 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transit consists of 23 active bus stops connected across 3 individual routes, delivering a collective 110 weekly passenger trips. Network coverage remains constrained, with the typical resident situated 851 meters from the nearest stop. Reflecting a commuter profile oriented toward surrounding employment hubs, private vehicles account for 95% of journeys, with households maintaining an above-average 2.0 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements were utilized by 12.3% of the workforce at the 2021 Census, a metric potentially shaped by COVID-19 conditions. Combined services generate an average frequency of 15 trips per day throughout the network, which translates to roughly 4 weekly trips per individual stop.
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69.8% of residents in Irymple report no long-term health condition. 5.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.8 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 assessments by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across the community, marked by lower mortality rates and reduced chronic disease incidence among both younger cohorts and older demographics. Private medical insurance is held by approximately 50% of residents (~4,025 people), trailing the 55.7% national baseline. Asthma and arthritis represent the primary diagnosed medical conditions, recorded among 8.5 and 8.4% of residents, respectively, whereas 69.8% of individuals reported no long-term illnesses, exceeding the 63.4% rate in Regional Vic.. Favorable health metrics are evident among the under-65 population. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 19.1% of the local population (1,542 people), lower than the 24.0% regional proportion, with older residents maintaining above-average health standards aligned with broader nationwide outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Irymple is largely Australian-born, at 90.7% of residents, with 8.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.5%) and English (29.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural homogeneity is prominent in Irymple, where 88.4% of the population hold citizenship, 90.7% were born within Australia, and 91.3% speak only English in the home. Christianity represents the leading faith, practiced by 52.2% of the populace compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. Regarding parental lineage, the primary declared backgrounds in Irymple are Australian (30.5%), English (29.0%), and Italian (9.8%), the latter substantially outpacing the 2.9% regional proportion. Other ancestries displaying distinct local concentrations include Croatian at 0.8% (versus 0.4% regionally), German at 4.5% (versus 3.5%), and Greek at 1.5% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Irymple is 40. 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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Age structures across Irymple align closely with Regional Vic., with variances across the four broad life stages remaining within 4.9 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 40, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 3 years younger than the 43 years recorded across Regional Vic. at that time. The 45 - 64 age bracket has contracted from 27.1% at the Census to an estimated 25.0%. The most substantial demographic expansion to 2041 is anticipated among residents aged 25 - 44, projected to grow by 591 residents (30%) to reach 2,568.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Irymple
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
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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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 | Aug 2026 last month all 8 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 Aug 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 — 153 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (7,700 at the 2021 Census → 8,084 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 (215021395). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.