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Seymour has an estimated 6,917 residents, up from 6,569 at the 2021 Census — a change of 348 people, or 5.3%. Growth has averaged 1.1% a year over five years. 182 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 51.5% of that increase. Density is about 87 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 demographic evaluations from AreaSearch, the population of Seymour stands at roughly 6,917 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 348 people (5.3%) compared to the 6,569 people documented in the 2021 Census. Such growth is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,913 alongside 182 validated new addresses identified following the Census. With a population density of 87 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample individual space and considerable capacity for future expansion. Outperforming both the broader SA4 region (3.1%) and the Rest of Vic., Seymour's 5.3% post-2021 census expansion highlights its status as a local growth standout.
This demographic rise was predominantly steered by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 51.5% of recent net population additions. AreaSearch incorporates SA2-level demographic projections released in 2024 by the ABS and Geoscience Australia using 2022 as a baseline. Where specific SA2 figures are missing, figures rely on 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections adjusted via a weighted aggregation model from LGA to SA2 tiers, with derived age-cohort growth rates applied across all areas between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, the locality is positioned within the highest 10 percent of non-metropolitan regions nationwide for projected growth, with expectations to gain 3,820 persons by 2041 relative to the newest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall 16-year increase of 55.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
268 new dwellings have been approved in Seymour over the past five years, an average of 53 a year. That places the area in the 60th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 8 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 54 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 80% 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 in Seymour have maintained a pace of roughly 53 dwellings per annum, totaling 268 homes over the recent 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this 5 financial years span (between FY-22 and FY-26), an average influx of 1.4 new residents per approved dwelling indicated a well-matched balance between supply and demand, fostering market equilibrium. Nevertheless, this ratio rose to 3.2 people per dwelling across the previous 2 financial years, pointing toward heightened residential demand and a constricting supply environment. Approved residential projects carry an average expected construction cost of $355,000, aligning with regional standards.
Concurrently, non-residential activity has seen $26.7 million in commercial development approvals during this financial year, reflecting a moderate volume of commercial planning. Per-capita building activity in Seymour mirrors that of the Rest of Vic., reinforcing localized stability across the construction sector. Recent approvals comprise 80.0% standalone houses alongside 20.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the district's historically low-density environment and centering on family-oriented housing for space-seeking occupants. Overall, the area averages roughly 180 people per dwelling approval, underscoring its low-density urban footprint. According to the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch, Seymour is projected to expand by 3,814 residents by 2041. If residential construction remains at its present trajectory, building output may fall behind population gains, potentially escalating buyer competition and placing upward pressure on property values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Seymour
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Seymour, worth an estimated $26 million. A further 129 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $54.5 billion. 51 are already under construction and 61 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans communities, precincts & urban renewal, transport & logistics and residential development. 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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Major infrastructure developments, planning schemes, and local initiatives play a decisive role in shaping community growth and regional outcomes. AreaSearch has pinpointed 4 notable projects anticipated to influence the district. Prominent developments include the Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub, Journey Early Learning Seymour, Seymour Solar Farm, and Haven Seymour, with key details summarized below.
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Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub
Stage 1 of the Seymour Community Wellbeing Hub is a 17 million AUD integrated facility aimed at addressing intergenerational disadvantage. The two-storey development features a new library, community learning spaces, multipurpose meeting rooms, and a social enterprise cafe. It serves as a health hub providing clinical and non-clinical consulting rooms, with a focus on veterans mental health and dental services. Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2026.
Seymour Solar Farm
Goulburn Valley Water is developing a 5 MW solar farm comprising over 8,000 ground-mounted solar panels at the Seymour Wastewater Management Facility. The project is designed to power the facility with renewable electricity, export surplus power to the grid, and support the water authority's net-zero carbon transition.
Haven Seymour
A 16-unit development providing long-term social housing and 24/7 on-site support for people with significant mental health and wellbeing concerns, featuring one-bedroom units with private facilities and communal areas in a landscaped setting to support recovery and community connection.
Journey Early Learning Seymour
A newly built 126-place early learning centre offering care and education from 6 weeks to school age, with a focus on nature-based play, spacious rooms with natural light, tiered play spaces, community activities, and a funded kindergarten program.
Seymour Tennis Complex - Enclosure 1
Reconstruction of enclosure one at the Seymour Tennis Complex, delivering four upgraded competition courts with a concrete base, competition-standard LED lighting, acrylic surfacing, new perimeter fencing, and improved accessibility. The project also included the demolition of redundant courts to create landscaped grassed open space for community use.
Hilldene Employment Precinct (Amendment C155mith)
Strategic rezoning and planning scheme framework covering 53 hectares of land, transitioning it from Farming Zone to Industrial 1 Zone to create a major new employment and light industrial hub addressing land shortages.
Broadford Primary School Upgrade and Modernisation
The Victorian School Building Authority is delivering a major modernization and facility upgrade at Broadford Primary School at 17-23 Powlett Street. The project delivers a new permanent modular classroom building, upgraded administrative facilities, modernized STEM learning spaces, and refurbished amenities to cater for growing enrolments. Construction works are underway.
Harley Hammond Reserve Netball Courts and Lighting Upgrade and Play Space Project
Upgrade of Harley Hammond Reserve delivering two competition-compliant netball courts with LED lighting, new fencing and a new community play space. The project was funded through the Australian Government Play Our Way Program with a contribution from Mitchell Shire Council. Construction concluded in May 2026 and the facilities are now open for community use.
2,867 residents of Seymour are employed, from a labour force of 3,207. Unemployment sits at 10.6%, with participation at 55.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% 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 labour market in Seymour displays an even distribution between blue-collar and white-collar roles, with a substantial foundation in essential services and an overall unemployment rate of 10.6%. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 2,867, though the jobless rate sits 6.9% above the 3.7% recorded across Regional Vic., pointing to potential labour capacity, while the participation rate of 55.3% trails the regional benchmark of 61.1%. Census records indicated that a modest 9.8% of workers performed their duties from home, a metric subject to the effects of Covid-19 lockdown measures.
The leading employment sectors for local residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The district exhibits notable concentration in public administration & safety, where local employment share reaches 1.6 times the regional norm. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 3.9% of jobs, sitting below the 7.5% regional standard. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident population suggests that while internal jobs exist, a considerable number of workers commute outside the area for employment. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM figures show that in the twelve months leading to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 2.3% and total employment fell by 3.0%, lifting the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe in Regional Vic., employment dropped by 0.1%, the labour pool contracted by 0.3%, and the jobless rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points. Forward-looking national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for local employment trends over five- and ten-year horizons. Across the nation, total employment is projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these industry growth expectations to Seymour's current workforce composition indicates localized job expansion of 5.9% across five years and 12.6% over ten years (calculated as a baseline weighted projection for illustrative context, without factoring in local demographic shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Seymour is $1,165 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $633 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,544 a year against an average of $56,120. 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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Aggregated postcode-level ATO records for financial year 2023 compiled by AreaSearch indicate that taxpayers in the Seymour SA2 recorded a median income of $47,544 and an average of $56,120. These figures sit below nationwide benchmarks as well as corresponding Regional Vic. levels of $50,954 and $62,728. Factoring in a 9.62% Wage Price Index increase since financial year 2023, modeled figures reach approximately $52,118 for median earnings and $61,519 for average earnings as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Seymour's personal, family, and household earnings between the 10th and 16th percentiles across Australia.
Among local residents, 27.7% (1,916 individuals) fall into the $800 - 1,499 bracket, in contrast to the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category leads with 30.3%. The share of income remaining after housing costs stands at 85.6%, ranking at the 13th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Seymour had 2,668 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 90% detached houses and 0% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 34% rented and 38% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 21.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock consisted of 90.4% separate houses and 9.6% attached or alternative dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and other configurations), closely matching Regional Vic. at 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative homes. Outright property ownership in Seymour reached 38.3%, slightly trailing the regional figure, while 28.2% of homes were mortgaged and 33.5% were occupied by renters. Median monthly mortgage commitments averaged $1,300, and weekly median rent sat at $250, compared to regional benchmarks of $1,430 and $285 respectively. Relative to Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents, housing expenses in Seymour remain distinctly lower.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Seymour counted 2,668 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 2,809 today, averaging 2.2 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 87% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 34% 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 the predominant living arrangement, accounting for 62.2% of all households. This group includes 25.3% couples without children, 19.8% couples with children, and 15.9% single parent families. Non-family households represent 37.8% of total dwellings, driven by single-person occupancies at 34.1% and group living arrangements at 3.7%. Across all homes, the median household occupancy stands at 2.2 people, below the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.8% of adults in Seymour hold a university qualification, including 9.6% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,300 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 973 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 qualification levels in the district show notable divergence from broader trends, with 13.8% of residents possessing a university credential compared to the VIC benchmark of 33.4%, highlighting a distinct target area for education policy. Bachelor degrees account for the largest tertiary share at 9.6%, followed by postgraduate awards at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Conversely, vocational and technical training is widely held, with 38.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, consisting of 10.1% with advanced diplomas and 28.7% with certificate-level awards. General educational engagement is prominent, with 27.9% of the local population actively participating in academic or vocational study.
Among these students, 9.8% are enrolled in primary education, 7.7% attend secondary school, and 2.6% are engaged in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Seymour reaches 56 stops on 17 routes, timetabled for about 2,000 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.3 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 transit analysis identifies 56 active passenger stops throughout Seymour, incorporating train connections. A network of 17 dedicated routes services these locations, generating 2,043 passenger trips each week. Transport access is favorable, with the typical resident residing 277 meters from the closest stop. Given the area's predominantly residential makeup, outbound travel is prevalent; private vehicles serve as the primary transport method for 90% of commuters, while 7% walk. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.3 vehicles, below regional figures. A modest 9.8% of the workforce indicated working from home during the 2021 Census, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 pandemic circumstances.
Across the entire network, transport operations provide an average of 291 trips per day, which corresponds to roughly 36 weekly departures per individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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57.6% of residents in Seymour report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 95% of areas nationally. 9.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 7.7 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 chronic illness prevalence and mortality indicators point to noticeable health challenges affecting both younger and older cohorts in Seymour. Private health insurance participation is subdued, covering roughly 48% of the populace (~3,285 people). This level remains below the 50.5% reported throughout Regional Vic. and the nationwide rate of 55.7%. The most widely diagnosed health issues among residents are mental health conditions and arthritis, reported by 11.2 and 10.9% of the local populace, while 57.6% of residents indicated freedom from chronic medical conditions compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic..
Working-age cohorts display elevated rates of chronic illness, and the senior population aged 65 and over comprises 23.7% of residents (1,638 people), with their overall health indicators aligning closely with national averages across the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Seymour is largely Australian-born, at 87.6% of residents, with 7.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (30.7%) and English (29.9%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for Seymour sit below broader averages, with Australian citizens making up 86.3% of the community, 87.6% of residents born domestically, and 92.8% speaking exclusively English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 48.9% of residents relative to 47.3% throughout Regional Vic.. Examining parental country of birth, the primary ancestral backgrounds reported in Seymour are Australian (30.7%), English (29.9%), and Irish (9.4%). Notable differences appear among other heritage groups, with Scottish ancestry standing at 8.5% locally (vs 8.8% regionally), Polish ancestry at 0.8% (vs 0.5%), and Maltese ancestry at 0.5% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Seymour is 44, older than 78% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 27.0% 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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Seymour displays an age distribution that aligns closely with Regional Vic. benchmarks, with differences between corresponding cohorts not exceeding 2.3 percentage points. AreaSearch estimates the median age at 44 as at August 2026, slightly lower than the 45 recorded at the 2021 Census, yet 1 year higher than the Regional Vic. figure of 43 from that Census, while the Australian Census median stood at 38. The proportion of mature adults and early retirees aged 45 - 64 has decreased from 26.8% at the Census to an estimated 22.8%. By 2041, the most substantial demographic increase is projected within the 25 - 44 age cohort, forecast to rise by 1,386 residents (88%) to 2,954.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Seymour
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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 182 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,569 at the 2021 Census → 6,917 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 (204011059). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.