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The Basin has an estimated 4,336 residents. That puts 758 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, The Basin has an estimated population of approximately 4,336 as of Aug 2026. This figure indicates a small contraction of 9 people (0.2%) compared with the 2021 Census tally of 4,345 people. The updated calculation stems from ABS estimated resident population numbers showing 4,336 in June 2025 alongside 3 validated new addresses recorded post-Census. Consequently, population density stands at 758 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical benchmarks recorded across AreaSearch locations. Natural increase served as the core contributor to local population growth, generating roughly 59.0% of recent population additions.
Projections published jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024 using a 2022 baseline underpin AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. Where these data points are unavailable, figures draw from 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections converted to the SA2 level via weighted aggregation, which also guides age-cohort growth rates spanning 2032 to 2041. Local expansion is projected to track in the national bottom quartile, with current annual ERP figures indicating an increase of 115 persons by 2041, translating to an overall growth rate of 2.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
34 new dwellings have been approved in The Basin over the past five years, an average of 6 a year. That is 1.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Annual residential approvals in The Basin average approximately 6 new builds, culminating in 34 homes throughout the preceding 5 financial years. Coupled with population reduction, construction volume has kept pace with requirements, delivering a balanced marketplace offering solid buyer selection, with newly constructed dwellings carrying an estimated construction cost averaging $606,000—surpassing regional benchmarks to highlight an emphasis on premium residential projects. Concurrently, commercial activity remained subdued, registering $1.1 million in approved projects during this financial year. Per capita building approvals in The Basin lag substantially behind Greater Melbourne, trailing the broader urban average by 64.0%.
Although construction has gained momentum in recent years, such restrained supply traditionally underpins values and demand across established stock. Building rates also trail the Australian benchmark, illustrating the mature nature of the suburb alongside probable regulatory limitations. Recent development consists exclusively of detached houses, preserving the longstanding low-density setting tailored to families desiring spacious living environments. Reflecting this subdued planning climate, there are approximately 879 people per approved dwelling across the locality. According to the latest quarterly figures from AreaSearch, The Basin is anticipated to add 115 residents through to 2041. Prevailing building activity appears fully capable of accommodating this projected influx, creating favorable purchasing conditions and potentially opening pathways for residential expansion beyond established projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around The Basin
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 94 current infrastructure and development projects close to The Basin, worth an estimated $19 billion. 17 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local capital works, strategic planning measures, and infrastructure initiatives play a pivotal role in shaping district growth. AreaSearch has pinpointed 1 specific project anticipated to influence the immediate region. Prominent developments include the Mountain Highway Logistics Hub, Angliss Hospital Expansion, Bayswater Business Precinct Transformation Strategy, and Dandenong Ranges Environmental Protection Program, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Mountain Highway Logistics Hub
Staged development of a major industrial logistics estate on a 16.8 hectare site formerly occupied by GlaxoSmithKline for over 50 years, featuring four separate warehouses totalling up to 50,000 sqm. Stage 1 comprises a purpose-built national head office and distribution centre for CoolDrive Auto Parts, consolidating three Melbourne facilities into one site with automation systems, dedicated dangerous goods and refrigerant stores, and a workshop for the Blanchard Racing Team Supercars program. The development includes a new access road and signalised intersection to Mountain Highway, estate signage, and directional signage.Construction began in July 2025 following a sod-turning ceremony, with the CoolDrive facility targeted for completion around October 2026 and practical completion of Stage 1 expected by late 2026. Future stages will add smaller warehouses of approximately 10,000 sqm each. All warehouses will operate 24/7 once complete, with Stage 1 expected to accommodate up to 225 staff.
257 Dorset Road Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Mixed-use redevelopment of 257 Dorset Road in Boronia as part of Knox City Council's Boronia Renewal revitalisation program. The project incorporates multi-storey residential apartments above ground-floor commercial tenancies, community meeting spaces, and basement parking. It supports transit-oriented urban consolidation in close proximity to Boronia railway station.
Boronia Station Upgrade & Plaza
Upgrade of Boronia Station and creation of a new landscaped plaza connecting to Dorset Road. Scope includes widened concourse, entrance canopies, relocated ticket and PSO offices, upgraded platform shelters and waiting room, new pedestrian crossing, improved pick-up/drop-off on Lupton Way, accessibility upgrades, enhanced lighting and CCTV. A new pocket park near Boronia Junction Shopping Centre is also included. Early works commenced in 2025 with geotechnical investigations along Lupton Way. Major works scheduled for early 2026 with the upgraded station, plaza and pocket park to open by end of 2026.Delivered by an alliance of Acciona, WSP and Metro Trains Melbourne under the Level Crossing Removal Project.
204 Boronia Road Townhouses
A boutique tri-level townhouse residential development consisting of multi-bedroom luxury residences featuring private open space, balconies with views of the Dandenong Ranges, and secure basement parking.
1-13 Erica Avenue Mixed-Use Development
Mixed-use development comprising 58 apartments across 5 storeys, with an ALDI supermarket and 2 retail shops at ground level with basement car parking. Designed by Select Architects and Peter Brown Architects, the project is located in the heart of the Boronia Activity Centre, directly opposite Boronia Junction Shopping Centre and approximately 50 metres from Boronia Train Station. A planning permit has been granted by Knox City Council, however construction has not commenced as rising building and land costs have stalled the project.
Bayswater North Primary School Redevelopment and Upgrades
Upgrade of Bayswater North Primary School including a new inclusive outdoor learning space, replacement playground equipment with new soft fall surfaces, renewed hardcourts and outdoor learning improvements. The Inclusive Schools Fund works have been completed, while the Australian Government Schools Upgrade Fund playground and hardcourt works remain under construction with forecast completion in Q4 2026.
285-289 Dorset Road Development
Mixed residential development across three lots (285, 287 and 289 Dorset Road, approximately 3040sqm) proposing 34 dwellings in a mix of 2-3 storey townhouses and a low-rise apartment building. Design by C Kairouz Architects. A development application has been submitted to Knox City Council and remains under assessment; no construction has commenced on site.
Everson Place
Architecturally designed residential enclave by R Architecture featuring 4 three-bedroom townhouses and 2 two-bedroom villas with 6-star energy rating. Private courtyards and premium natural materials including stone benchtops, timber veneer, engineered timber floors. Collaboration with Carr Architecture for landscaping.
2,478 residents of The Basin are employed, from a labour force of 2,588. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 72.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,326, about 77% 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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The Basin is characterized by a capable local workforce featuring strong representation in the building industry, an unemployment level of 4.3%, and yearly employment growth estimated at 1.6%. In March 2026, employed residents reached 2,478, while local joblessness sat 0.5% beneath the 4.8% recorded across Greater Melbourne, accompanied by a standard labour participation rate of 72.9% (versus 70.1% for Greater Melbourne). Census findings showed that 25.8% of workers operated remotely from home, although pandemic restrictions were a relevant influence during that collection. The primary employment sectors for local residents are construction, health care & social assistance, alongside retail trade.
Workforce concentration in construction is particularly prominent, reaching 1.6 times the wider metropolitan norm. Conversely, professional & technical occupations are less prevalent, engaging 6.0% of workers versus 10.1% regionally. Comparing resident workers against jobs located within the suburb suggests limited local employment capacity. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures shows that over the twelve months to March 2026, resident employment expanded by 1.6% alongside a 1.9% rise in the labour pool, nudging unemployment up by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment gains of 2.1%, a 2.3% increase in its labour force, and a 0.2 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Nationally, Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts from Mar-26 project employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years, with sector performances varying widely. Weighting these projections against The Basin's current industry distribution suggests potential local employment gains of 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (representing an illustrative weighting model independent of localized demographic changes).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in The Basin is $2,049 a week (about $107,000 a year), with median personal income at $840 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $58,839 a year against an average of $70,207. 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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Taxation figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the The Basin SA2 above national norms. Taxpayers generated a median income of $58,839 and an average of $70,207, compared with Greater Melbourne benchmarks of $57,688 and $75,164. Incorporating a 9.62% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of $64,499 for the median and $76,961 for the average. In the 2021 Census, personal, family, and household earnings situated the area around the 62nd percentile across Australia. The primary earnings bracket encompasses 37.3% of the population (1,617 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, tracking the regional rate of 32.8%.
Housing costs absorb 13.6% of income, resident disposable income ranks at the 73rd percentile, and the suburb falls in the 6th decile of the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
The Basin had 1,512 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 53% are owned with a mortgage, 10% rented and 36% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $366 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. Rent absorbs 17.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, the residential landscape in The Basin was dominated by separate houses at 96.4%, with remaining stock (semi-detached properties, units, and other structures) accounting for 3.6%, differing noticeably from the broader Melbourne metro balance of 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 36.3%, significantly higher than the metropolitan norm, while mortgaged properties represented 53.4% and rentals comprised 10.4%. Typical local housing costs included a median monthly mortgage obligation of $1,950 and weekly median rent of $366, both under the Melbourne metro medians of $2,000 and $390.
Across Australia, local monthly repayments exceed the national median of $1,863, whereas local weekly rents sit below the countrywide benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
The Basin counted 1,512 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.7 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 79% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 19% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, making up 79.7% of all households. This total includes couples with children (39.7%), couples without children (27.7%), and single parent families (11.3%). Non-family arrangements account for the remaining 20.3%, comprising solo-occupant dwellings at 18.6% and shared residences at 1.9%. The area records an average household size of 2.7 people, edging out the Greater Melbourne figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.5% of adults in The Basin hold a university qualification, including 16.0% with a bachelor degree and 4.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.6% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 847 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,056 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Higher education qualifications present an area for improvement locally, as the proportion of residents with tertiary degrees (23.5%) trails the Greater Melbourne figure of 37.0%. Attainment is led by bachelor degrees at 16.0%, followed by postgraduate credentials at 4.5% and graduate diplomas at 3.0%. Meanwhile, technical and trade qualifications are widely held, with 40.1% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational awards, consisting of 13.5% with advanced diplomas and 26.6% holding certificates. Formal learning engagement is substantial across the community, with 29.1% of residents participating in education. Primary schooling accounts for 10.6%, secondary education includes 8.6%, and 4.0% are enrolled in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in The Basin reaches 15 stops on 3 routes, timetabled for about 680 services a week. The typical home sits about 260 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.9 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 infrastructure in The Basin includes 15 active stops catering to bus networks. Across these locations, 3 separate routes operate to deliver 676 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is favorable, as local dwellings average 263 meters from their closest boarding point. Commuters predominantly travel outward for employment, with private motor vehicles serving as the primary transit choice at 93%. Households maintain an average of 1.9 vehicles, outpacing regional averages, while 25.8% of workers carried out their duties from home during the 2021 Census under potential pandemic influences. Across the entire network, services run at an average rate of 96 trips per day, which translates to roughly 45 weekly trips for each transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.0% of residents in The Basin report no long-term health condition. 4.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.9 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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AreaSearch findings regarding chronic illnesses and mortality indicate notable health considerations for The Basin, with common medical conditions presenting across older as well as younger demographics. Private health insurance coverage covers roughly 54% of the community (~2,337 people), slightly exceeding typical SA2 benchmarks but sitting below the Greater Melbourne standard of 56.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the leading health concerns locally, reported by 9.4 and 8.5% of inhabitants, while 68.0% of the population reported no medical issues, compared with 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health measures for the working-age demographic sit at typical levels.
Older residents aged 65 and over total 720 people or 16.6% of the population, exceeding the 15.1% metropolitan benchmark, while national health rankings closely mirror the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
The Basin is largely Australian-born, at 84.0% of residents, with 7.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.2%) and Australian (27.4%). 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 The Basin track lower than broader benchmarks, with Australian-born citizens comprising 84.0% of residents, 91.1% holding Australian citizenship, and 92.6% speaking only English in domestic settings. Christianity represents the most common religious affiliation, followed by 38.2% of locals. Judaism demonstrates the most notable localized divergence, accounting for 0.1% of residents relative to 1.0% throughout Greater Melbourne. Ancestral backgrounds across The Basin show the highest concentrations in English heritage at 31.2% (well above the 20.1% regional mark), Australian at 27.4% (exceeding the 18.4% regional average), and Scottish at 8.8%.
Additional distinct patterns emerge across other lineages, with Dutch background standing at 2.8% locally compared with 1.2% regionally, Welsh lineage at 0.8% versus 0.4%, and Sri Lankan heritage representing 0.7% versus 0.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of The Basin is 39. 23.2% 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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Demographic age distributions in The Basin align closely with Greater Melbourne, showing a maximum divergence of 8.2 percentage points across the four broad cohorts. The estimated median age stood at 39 as at August 2026, remaining stable since the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years above the Greater Melbourne median of 37 recorded during that Census. The proportion of senior and retired residents (65+) rose from 14.5% to an estimated 16.6% following the Census. Through to 2041, seniors will lead demographic growth, increasing by 183 residents (25%) to 903 individuals, whereas the counts for young to middle-aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for The Basin
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 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 — 3 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (4,345 at the 2021 Census → 4,336 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 (211011449). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.