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Morwell has an estimated 14,541 residents, up from 14,432 at the 2021 Census. 309 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. That puts 170 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 findings by AreaSearch, the resident population in Morwell stands at approximately 14,541 as of Aug 2026. Compared against the 14,432 people counted during the 2021 Census, this represents a net expansion of 109 people (0.8%). The calculation incorporates the ABS estimated resident population of 14,489 as of June 2025 alongside 309 validated new addresses confirmed following the census date. With a density of 170 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous living space per resident and substantial room for ongoing expansion. Lagging the broader SA3 area (2.9%) by only 2.1 percentage points, Morwell's 0.8% growth rate highlights solid underlying momentum.
Recent gains were driven almost exclusively by arrivals from overseas migration. Projections compiled by AreaSearch integrate figures from ABS/Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as their starting baseline. For local SA2 regions omitted from that release, projections published by the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA in 2023 are applied via a weighted aggregation methodology translating LGA trends to SA2 boundaries. Age cohort growth rates derived through this approach are likewise utilized across every locality from 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, local demographic expansion is expected to surpass the median for national non-metropolitan areas, with Morwell anticipated to add 2,148 persons to 2041 relative to current annual ERP benchmarks, amounting to an overall 16-year increase of 14.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
265 new dwellings have been approved in Morwell over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That is 3.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 53 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 89% 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 Morwell have averaged roughly 53 new homes annually, totaling 265 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same span of the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average of 0.8 new residents per year joined the community for each newly approved dwelling, demonstrating that construction is matching or outpacing incoming demand. This dynamic ensures healthy choice for purchasers, provides headroom for growth beyond existing forecasts, and delivers accessible price points given an average dwelling construction value of $336,000, well beneath regional benchmarks.
Furthermore, commercial momentum remains robust with $83.5 million in commercial approvals recorded this financial year. Per-capita construction volumes in Morwell track at roughly three-quarters the level observed across Rest of Vic., placing the locality in the 51st percentile across all evaluated Australian markets. Detached houses comprise 89.0% of new residential development, with attached dwellings accounting for the remaining 11.0%, reinforcing the neighborhood's spacious, low-density fabric and appeal to family households. A ratio of 435 people per building consent further illustrates the subdued, low-scale pace of local building activity. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Morwell is forecast to grow by 2,094 residents by 2041. While residential construction currently tracks in line with demographic projections, incoming buyers could face heightened market competition as population increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Morwell
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 21 current infrastructure and development projects inside Morwell, worth an estimated $9.17 billion. A further 137 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $32.4 billion. 54 are already under construction and 82 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. 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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Infrastructure investments and major development initiatives play a vital role in shaping local community growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 26 projects poised to influence the locality, with notable developments including Icon Industrial Morwell, The Range Estate Morwell, Tramway Road Battery Energy Storage System, and Panorama Estate among the most prominent undertakings.
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Hazelwood North ULAB Recycling Facility
A state-of-the-art Used Lead Acid Battery (ULAB) recycling plant designed to process 50,000 tonnes of batteries annually. The facility employs advanced secondary lead smelting technology to recover approximately 28,000 tonnes of refined lead per year, promoting a circular economy and reducing hazardous waste. The project was fast-tracked via a Victorian Government Planning Scheme Amendment (C129) following initial local council refusal.
Icon Industrial Morwell
Icon Industrial (formerly ICON Morwell) is Gippsland's largest master-planned industrial precinct, covering 100 hectares. The project features 125 industrial lots, a commercial super-lot including a service station, and 12 hectares of parkland. Civil construction for Stages 1 and 2 is well underway following a sell-out of initial lots, and Stage 3 was launched to market in April 2026. The estate is designed to support warehousing, manufacturing, and the region's transition to renewable energy industries.
Marinus Link - Victorian Converter Station
The Victorian Converter Station at Hazelwood is a critical component of the 1500 MW Marinus Link HVDC interconnector. It converts direct current from subsea and underground cables to alternating current for the National Electricity Market. Stage 1 (750 MW) construction is scheduled to commence in 2026, following the Victorian Minister for Planning's positive environmental assessment in May 2025 and the Australian Energy Regulator's final cost decision in February 2026.
Olearia - Morwell Residential Community
Development Victoria is transforming a 4.4-hectare surplus government site at 10 English Street, Morwell into the Olearia residential community. The project will deliver 72 residential lots with a mix of social, affordable and private housing close to jobs, services, transport and community facilities in the Gippsland region. Planning approval was received in August 2025, sales launched in January 2026, and civil works commenced in March 2026 with completion expected in early 2027.
The Range Estate Morwell
Premium residential estate development in Morwell offering titled land lots ranging from 512 to 822 square meters with views of the Baw Baw Ranges, landscaped wetlands, Morwell River waterways, and proximity to Toners Lane Reserve. Stage 1 is titled and available for building, while Stages 2 and 3 are under construction.
Bennetts Creek Battery
100MW/223MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to provide renewable energy firming for Victoria's electricity grid. Located adjacent to Morwell Terminal Station with a new 66kV transmission line connection. Financial close was achieved in December 2025, with construction by Zenviron commencing in 2026 and commercial operations expected in 2028. Wartsila will supply battery technology and control systems. The project will absorb excess renewable energy during high generation periods and discharge during peak demand, providing Frequency Control and Ancillary Services (FCAS) to stabilise the grid and reduce electricity prices.
Morwell West Development Plan
The Morwell West Development Plan facilitates the development of approximately 457 residential lots on 43 hectares of land west of Morwell township. It integrates with existing urban areas, providing a mix of standard and medium density housing, stormwater management through wetlands, open spaces, pedestrian links, and noise attenuation measures to mitigate adjacent industrial impacts.
Tobruk Street Social Housing Development
The project proposes to develop the site with 27 single storey dwellings, a new road connecting Alamein Street and Churchill Road, publicly accessible parklands, and extensive landscaping. It aims to provide accommodation for low-income households, including accessibility provisions for the less mobile, and will be managed by Community Housing (Victoria) Limited.
5,360 residents of Morwell are employed, from a labour force of 6,109. Unemployment sits at 12.3%, with participation at 50.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 16,692, about 115% 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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Morwell maintains an evenly distributed workforce across blue and white collar positions, supported by substantial representation in essential services. Local economic indicators show an unemployment rate of 12.3% alongside an estimated 7.6% job growth over the preceding year. As of March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,360, though the unemployment rate remains 8.6% higher than the Regional Vic. benchmark of 3.7%, and labour participation of 50.8% trails the Regional Vic. figure of 61.1%. In terms of working arrangements, 10.1% of residents reported working from home at the Census, although these figures were subject to Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
Key employers for the local workforce comprise accommodation & food, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Specialization is particularly pronounced in retail trade, where the employment concentration is 1.3 times the wider regional benchmark. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 2.4% of positions locally, underperforming the 7.5% recorded across Regional Vic.. A ratio of 0.7 workers per resident recorded at the Census points to above-average job availability within the immediate area. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures indicate that during the 12 months to March 2026, Morwell experienced a 7.6% rise in employment and a 3.3% increase in the labour force, driving down the local unemployment rate by 3.5 percentage points. Over the identical timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1% and the labour force shrink by 0.3%, with unemployment decreasing by 0.2 percentage points. Longer-term hiring expectations are outlined in national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26. Assessed across five- and ten-year horizons against the local industry baseline, these forecasts provide perspective on future workforce demand. Nationally, employment is projected to climb by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though sector outcomes vary. Projecting these industry trends onto Morwell's workforce structure points to potential local employment gains of 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (calculated via simple weighted extrapolation for illustration without incorporating local population projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Morwell is $942 a week (about $49,000 a year), with median personal income at $523 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,025 a year against an average of $58,206. 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 postcode statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 record a median taxable income of $47,025 and an average of $58,206 across the Morwell SA2. These metrics sit beneath national benchmarks and trail the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Accounting for a 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated estimates reach roughly $51,549 (median) and $63,805 (average) as of March 2026. Across family, household, and individual categories, Census income levels place Morwell between the 2nd and 5th percentiles nationwide. The local distribution is heavily weighted toward the $400 - 799 weekly band, capturing 31.6% of residents (4,594 people), contrasting with the wider region where 30.3% earn between $1,500 - 2,999.
Constrained spending power is evident as 43.0% of residents earn under $800/week. Although households retain 85.9% of earnings once housing costs are met, this residual income level ranks at only the 4th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Morwell had 5,830 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 86% detached houses and 7% apartments. 26% are owned with a mortgage, 35% rented and 39% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $215 a week and the median mortgage repayment $953 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.3%. 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 findings show that the local housing stock in Morwell consists of 86.0% separate houses alongside 14.0% other dwellings (apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), compared against Regional Vic. with 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stands at 38.7%, slightly below the regional benchmark, while 26.2% of homes are mortgaged and 35.0% are rented. Housing affordability remains high relative to wider markets: median monthly mortgage payments are $953 compared to $1,430 across Regional Vic. and $1,863 nationally, while median weekly rent is $215 versus $285 regionally and $375 across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Morwell counted 5,830 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 90% of areas nationally, against 24% couples without children. 38% 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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Family units constitute 59.2% of all households in the locality, made up of couples without children (24.2%), couples with children (18.6%), and single parent families (15.1%). Non-family households represent the remaining 40.8%, consisting of lone person households (37.7%) and group households (3.2%). The median household size of 2.2 people is somewhat below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.0% of adults in Morwell hold a university qualification, including 7.7% with a bachelor degree and 1.8% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 88% of areas nationally. A further 32.8% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 2,304 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 926 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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Tertiary attainment represents an ongoing developmental priority in the area, with 11.0% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the broader VIC benchmark of 33.4%. Among university degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 7.7%, postgraduate qualifications account for 1.8%, and graduate diplomas make up 1.5%. Vocational education is considerably more prevalent, as 41.2% of persons aged 15+ hold technical qualifications, comprising 32.8% with certificates and 8.4% with advanced diplomas. A substantial 29.5% of the local population is actively engaged in formal study. This student cohort includes 11.1% enrolled in primary education, 8.2% attending secondary school, and 3.0% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Morwell reaches 107 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 5,500 services a week. The typical home sits about 200 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.1 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 transit across Morwell is supported by 107 active transport stops providing train connectivity. These facilities are served by 19 separate routes generating 5,456 weekly passenger trips, delivering solid transit access with residents situated an average distance of 202 meters from the nearest stop. The locality is primarily residential, and commuting is heavily outward-facing, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys. Households own an average of 1.1 vehicles, below regional figures, while 10.1% of workers commuted from home based on the 2021 Census (which may reflect COVID-19 lockdown measures).
Transit services provide an average of 779 daily trips across the broader network, translating to around 50 weekly departures per individual stop. The accompanying mapping highlights the 100 closest stops relative to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
55.0% of residents in Morwell report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 96% of areas nationally. 11.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.4 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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Evaluations by AreaSearch regarding mortality and chronic disease prevalence highlight meaningful health challenges across younger and older demographics in Morwell. Coverage for private health insurance is low at roughly 48% of the total population (~7,008 people), trailing both the Regional Vic. level of 50.5% and the Australian figure of 55.7%. The most widely reported health issues in the area are mental health conditions and arthritis, which affect 12.2 and 11.3% of the community, respectively. While 55.0% of residents stated they have no diagnosed medical conditions, this compares to 63.4% in Regional Vic..
Elevated rates of chronic illness present challenges for the working-age population, while residents aged 65 and over comprise 23.4% of the population (3,402 people), recording health outcomes generally consistent with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Morwell is largely Australian-born, at 81.8% of residents, with 11.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (29.9%) and Australian (28.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics in Morwell align closely with regional standards, with 83.3% of residents holding citizenship, 81.8% born in Australia, and 88.1% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the most common faith, practiced by 44.4% of the population. Notably, Islamic affiliation shows above-average representation at 2.4%, compared against 1.0% across Regional Vic.. The primary reported ancestries (based on parents' country of birth) are English at 29.9%, Australian at 28.3%, and Scottish at 7.6%. Distinct representation is also visible across other European heritages, with Italian ancestry accounting for 5.5% (compared to 2.9% regionally), Dutch at 2.3% (versus 1.7%), and Maltese at 1.9% (versus 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Morwell is 43. 25.0% 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 distribution in Morwell mirrors regional patterns, with divergences from Regional Vic. not exceeding 0.8 percentage points across any cohort. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 43, holding steady from the 2021 Census and matching the Regional Vic. median of 43 at that Census, while sitting above the national Census median of 38. The share of middle-aged residents and young retirees (45 - 64) has decreased from 25.8% at the Census to an estimated 23.6%. Looking forward to 2041, adults aged 25 - 44 will generate the bulk of growth, projected to expand by 32% (1,120 residents) to reach 4,588.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Morwell
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 |
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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 · 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 | Aug 2026 last month all 21 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 — 309 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,432 at the 2021 Census → 14,541 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 (205041096). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.