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Kyabram has an estimated 10,842 residents, down from 11,121 at the 2021 Census — a change of 279 people, or 2.5%. The population has thinned by an average 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. 358 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 15 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 Kyabram stands at approximately 10,842 in May 2026. This represents a reduction of 279 individuals (2.5%) from the 11,121 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The decline is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 10,839 alongside 358 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 14.7 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial space per resident. This post-census drop of -2.5% matches closely with the wider SA3 region's decrease of -2.1%, showing a difference of just 0.4 percentage points and pointing to shared regional demographic shifts.
The main contributor to population increases in recent times was overseas migration, which served as the primary source of growth. For each SA2 boundary, AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024, using 2022 as the baseline. In cases where SA2 figures are unavailable, projections rely on the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA data, calculated through a weighted aggregation of population changes from the LGA to the SA2 level. The age-specific growth rates derived from this process are extended to cover the timeframe between 2032 and 2041. Based on recent annual ERP figures, regional areas are projected to experience growth exceeding the national non-metropolitan median, with Kyabram expected to add 1,843 residents by 2041, representing a total expansion of 17.0% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
172 new dwellings have been approved in Kyabram over the past five years, an average of 34 a year. That is 3.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 25 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 96% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 78, 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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Residential building approvals in Kyabram run at approximately 34 dwellings annually, contributing to a total of 172 homes approved throughout the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 72 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. In the context of a declining population, this rate of construction represents a reasonable level of development that favors buyers, with new residential projects averaging an estimated construction cost of $308,000. Additionally, commercial building approvals have reached $8.5 million during the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the local property market.
Per capita building approvals in Kyabram are 16.0% lower than the Rest of Vic. average, placing the locality in the 62nd percentile across Australia despite a recent acceleration in building activity. This rate also sits below the national benchmark, reflecting the established status of the community and indicating possible planning controls. Of the properties built recently, 96.0% consist of detached houses while 4.0% are townhouses or apartments, which supports the low-density layout of the area and appeals to buyers looking for larger homes. The ratio of approximately 231 residents per new dwelling approval aligns with typical low-density regional profiles. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, demographic forecasts indicate that Kyabram's population will expand by 1,839 residents by 2041. If the current pace of home building remains unchanged, residential supply may struggle to keep up with this growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting upward pressure on home prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Kyabram
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 68 current infrastructure and development projects close to Kyabram, worth an estimated $5.87 billion. 23 are already under construction and 22 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and transport & logistics. 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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Changes to local infrastructure projects and planning directives are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 1 project expected to influence this locality. Prominent regional initiatives include the Shepparton Line Upgrade, Goulburn Valley Highway Safety Upgrades, the Regional Housing Fund, and the Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, with the detailed list highlighting the projects most relevant to the local area.
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Northlinks Estate Tatura
A residential estate development at the Hill Top Golf & Country Club, offering lots for new homes, some with golf course frontage. The development includes house and land packages and features parks and public spaces. Various stages of the estate, including 'Tatura Waters', are under development.
Jinding - Tatura
A substantial residential development site located within the northern precinct of the Tatura Structure Plan. The 43.19-hectare corner landholding has the potential for over 400 residential lots and is strategically positioned near the Tatura Town Centre and the upcoming GV Link logistics hub.
Margaret Street Stormwater Pump Station Upgrade
Completed upgrade of Tatura's most critical stormwater asset, servicing approximately 90% of the township. The 2.2 million AUD project includes two new high-capacity pumps (750 L/s and 1,950 L/s), a new Powercor electrical kiosk, a new switchboard building with generator connection, and advanced remote monitoring to protect homes and businesses from flooding.
Little Kindy Tatura
A 92-place childcare centre providing early learning programs for children aged 0-5 years. The architecturally designed facility features modern classrooms, office space, kitchen, bathrooms, and two outdoor play areas. The centre is now approved and open, offering family-oriented childcare services with play-based, child-led learning programs guided by the National Early Years Learning Framework. Located opposite Sacred Heart Tatura Primary School and close to Tatura residential areas.
Tatura Water Treatment Plant Works
Expansion of the Tatura Water Treatment Plant to increase capacity from 12 megalitres per day to 18 megalitres per day. The $8 million upgrade included construction of a new Dissolved Air Flotation and Filtration (DAFF) plant, a new control building, chemical dosing and storage facility, raw water pump station, and associated infrastructure. The project was delivered by Laurie Curran Water Ltd and commissioned in early June 2020, ensuring future water supply capacity for the growing town of Tatura and its major industrial customers.
Tatura Precinct Structure Plan
A comprehensive long-term strategic plan guiding future residential growth across 602 hectares in Tatura. Prepared by Mesh Planning for Greater Shepparton City Council, the framework incorporates a Precinct Structure Plan, Development Contributions Plan, and Open Space Strategy to support approximately 3,620 dwellings.
Shepparton Line Upgrade
The comprehensive Shepparton Line Upgrade enhances service frequency and reliability, introducing VLocity trains to the line for the first time. Delivered in three stages, the project includes platform and crossing loop extensions, 59 level crossing upgrades, new train stabling facilities, signalling upgrades between Seymour and Shepparton, and track improvements enabling speeds up to 130km/h. Stage 1 delivered 10 extra weekly services, Stage 2 enabled VLocity trains and upgraded stations at Mooroopna, Murchison East and Nagambie, while Stage 3 will enable nine weekday return services with faster journey times.The $836 million project (including $400 million for Stage 3) is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian governments to improve regional rail connectivity.
Tatura IGA Renovation
A major renovation and expansion of the Tatura IGA supermarket. The project included the creation of a brand new state-of-the-art supermarket and specialty shops, significantly increasing the store's size and product range, and adding a drive-through bottle shop.
5,303 residents of Kyabram are employed, from a labour force of 5,477. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 61.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.5% 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 economy is supported by a diverse workforce divided between manual and office-based occupations, with notable representation in industrial and manufacturing fields, a low unemployment rate of 3.2%, and a 2.0% expansion in employment over the preceding year. There were 5,303 employed residents in March 2026, with the unemployment rate tracking 0.5% lower than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7% and workforce participation matching the regional benchmark of 61.1%. Data from the Census indicates that only 13.2% of the local workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdown measures.
The major employment sectors for local residents consist of health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and manufacturing. The local job market is highly concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which employs residents at a rate 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, employing only 3.2% of the workforce in Kyabram compared to 6.5% across Regional Vic.. The balance between the local working population and the resident workforce suggests that local employment options within the area are somewhat restricted. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics shows that during the 12-month period ending March 2026, the number of employed individuals rose by 2.0% while the total labor force grew by 3.4%, leading to a rise in the unemployment rate of 1.3 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment drop by 0.1%, the overall labor force decrease by 0.3%, and the unemployment rate fall by 0.2 percentage points. Employment projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 offer additional indicators of future workforce trends in Kyabram. These five-year and ten-year forecasts have been applied to local employment sectors to model future trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the rate of change varies widely by sector. Applying these national trends to the local industry profile suggests that employment in Kyabram will grow by 5.5% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting of industry data without local population adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Kyabram is $1,228 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $654 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,130 a year against an average of $53,170. 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 latest postcode-level figures from the ATO for financial year 2023 show that household incomes in the Kyabram SA2 are below national averages, with a median of $47,130 and an average of $53,170. This is lower than the Regional Vic. medians and averages of $50,954 and $62,728 respectively. Adjusted for the 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, these values are estimated to be approximately $51,664 for the median and $58,285 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census confirms that individual, family, and household incomes in Kyabram lie between the 15th and 20th percentiles nationwide.
In terms of earnings brackets, 29.4% of residents (representing 3,187 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the metropolitan area where 30.3% fall into this bracket. Although living expenses remain relatively low, allowing residents to retain 88.2% of their income, total disposable income sits in the 20th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Kyabram had 4,309 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 1% apartments. 34% are owned with a mortgage, 23% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $210 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,235 a month. Rent absorbs 17.1% 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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Residential housing in Kyabram at the time of the last Census consisted of 89.7% separate houses and 10.3% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwelling types, which is similar to the Regional Vic. breakdown of 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative dwellings. Home ownership rates in Kyabram exceeded the regional level at 43.0%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 34.3% and rented properties making up 22.7% of the total. Typical mortgage payments in the locality were significantly lower than the regional average, sitting at $1,235 per month, while median weekly rent was recorded at $210, compared to Regional Vic.
levels of $1,430 and $285. On a national level, Kyabram's mortgage repayments are much lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also well below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Kyabram counted 4,309 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 27% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 30% 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 local households at 68.4%, which includes 26.8% couples raising children, 29.9% couples without children at home, and 11.0% single parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.6%, consisting of single-person households at 29.9% and group living situations at 1.8% of the total. The average household size stands at 2.4 residents, matching the Regional Vic. average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.4% of adults in Kyabram hold a university qualification, including 10.0% with a bachelor degree and 1.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 1,848 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 971 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 challenges are present in the region, with the percentage of residents holding university qualifications (13.4%) falling well short of the state average of 33.4%, highlighting a clear opportunity for local educational support. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 10.0%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.8% and postgraduate degrees at 1.6%. Vocational training is widely held, with 40.2% of the population aged 15+ holding a trade credential, consisting of advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 29.8%. A significant proportion of the local population is engaged in study, with 28.1% of residents enrolled in an educational program.
This total comprises 10.9% in primary schooling, 8.9% in secondary schools, and 1.7% in higher education courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Kyabram means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 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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Public transit infrastructure in Kyabram consists of 5 active stops. These transit points are serviced by 3 separate routes, which provide a combined total of 56 passenger trips each week. Transit access is low, with residents living an average of 841 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential layout of the community, most workers travel outside the area for employment, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 91% and walking accounting for 6%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.7 cars per home, which is higher than the regional average.
A low proportion of residents (13.2%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions. Transit service frequency across all routes averages 8 runs per day, which translates to roughly 11 departures per week at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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62.4% of residents in Kyabram report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 81% of areas nationally. 7.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of local mortality and long-term illness data, the community faces notable health issues across both younger and older demographics, with the rate of private health insurance being particularly low at roughly 46% of the population (~5,019 people). This is below the Regional Vic. figure of 50.5% and the national benchmark of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent medical issues locally, affecting 11.3% and 8.7% of the population respectively, while 62.4% of residents reported no chronic health issues, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. The working-age cohort experiences significant health difficulties with higher rates of long-term illness.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 25.4% of the population (2,753 people), which is higher than the Regional Vic. proportion of 23.9%. Health statistics for older residents reveal significant challenges, ranking higher than the general population on a national scale.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Kyabram is largely Australian-born, at 91.7% of residents, with 4.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.1%) and English (32.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The local population has low levels of cultural diversity compared to broader averages, with citizens making up 91.1% of residents, 91.7% born within Australia, and 95.3% speaking only English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, practiced by 54.2% of the population, which is higher than the 47.3% average recorded across Regional Vic.. Regarding ethnic background and parental country of birth, the three largest ancestries in Kyabram are Australian at 34.1%, English at 32.5%, and Irish at 8.8%. Some ethnic groups show different proportions compared to regional trends, with Italian backgrounds overrepresented at 3.9% of the local population (compared to 2.9% regionally), Scottish backgrounds at 7.9% (compared to 8.8%), and Filipino backgrounds at 1.1% (compared to 0.6%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Kyabram is 45, older than 78% of areas nationally. 22.6% 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 in Kyabram is 45 years, which is slightly higher than the Regional Vic. median of 43 years and older than the national median of 38 years. Compared to regional averages, the 75 - 84 age bracket has a higher representation at 9.3%, while the 45 - 54 bracket is lower at 10.3%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.8% to 11.9%, and the 35 to 44 age bracket rose from 10.3% to 11.3%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.2% to 10.3%.
Demographic projections indicate the age profile of the area will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket expected to grow by 565 people (49%) from 1,150 to 1,716, while the cohorts aged 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 are projected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Kyabram
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 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 — 358 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (11,121 at the 2021 Census → 10,842 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 (216011407). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.