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Como has an estimated 16,267 residents, up from 14,575 at the 2021 Census — a change of 1,692 people, or 11.6%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years, faster than 76% of areas nationally. 184 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 97.7% of that increase. That puts 2,546 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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AreaSearch estimates Como's population at approximately 16,267 as of Aug 2026, up from 14,575 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This represents a rise of 1,692 individuals, accounting for an 11.6% increase over that period. The figure is derived from an estimated resident population of 16,221 provided by the ABS as of June 2025, combined with 184 newly validated addresses registered after the Census date. With a population density of 2,545 persons per square kilometer, Como ranks within the upper quartile compared to other locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The region's 11.6% growth since the 2021 census outpaced the national average of 9.5%, establishing Como as a leading area for population expansion.
Overseas migration accounted for roughly 97.7% of the total population increase during recent intervals, serving as the primary driver of demographic change. Projections for each SA2 region rely on modeling published jointly by Geoscience Australia and the ABS in 2024 (using 2022 baseline figures). For any SA2s omitted from that release, as well as for all broader forecasts extending beyond 2032, AreaSearch integrates cohort-specific expansion projections from the ABS Greater Capital Region release (published in 2023 utilizing 2022 benchmarks). Future demographic trends point toward population growth that exceeds the national median, with Como anticipated to add 2,569 persons by 2041 according to the most recent annual ERP statistics, which equates to an overall gain of 15.5% across the 16 years.
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484 new dwellings have been approved in Como over the past five years, an average of 96 a year. That places the area in the 89th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 96 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 20% 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 approvals in Como have averaged approximately 96 dwellings annually, reaching a combined total of 484 homes across the previous 5 financial years. With an average influx of 2.4 new residents per dwelling each year between FY-22 and FY-26, solid underlying demand continues to reinforce local real estate values. New residential construction carries an average value of $627,000, illustrating sustained builder emphasis on high-end, premium housing. In addition, commercial construction has seen steady progress, recording $14.9 million in approved projects over the current financial year. Per capita building volumes in Como align closely with Greater Perth, preserving a healthy equilibrium with the surrounding metropolitan market despite an uptick in building momentum over recent periods.
Of the homes constructed recently, 20.0% were detached houses, while attached dwellings represented 80.0%. This pronounced shift toward medium and high-density housing creates accessible price points for incoming buyers while catering directly to first-home seekers, downsizers, and property investors. The presence of roughly 117 people per dwelling approval further underlines an expanding local market. Long-term demographic forecasts from AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimates anticipate an increase of 2,523 residents across Como by 2041. Ongoing residential construction aligns well with this anticipated population trajectory, fostering balanced local property dynamics while preventing extreme upward pricing pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 9 current infrastructure and development projects inside Como, worth an estimated $782 million. A further 102 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $22.3 billion. 32 are already under construction and 42 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure developments, planning approvals, and civic investments play a critical role in shaping local market performance. AreaSearch has identified 10 key initiatives with the potential to influence the area, including notable developments such as Coterie, Chapel Hill Stage 1 The Promontory, Henley Rise, and Como Central, with detailed summaries of the most significant projects presented below.
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Henley Rise
Henley Rise is a proposed 156-unit housing project featuring two towers (11 and 12 levels) with diverse apartment options. Developed by Blueways Group (Melbourne-based property developer) in collaboration with Aria Land (Perth development management specialists), targeting Perth's growing demand for high-density living with commanding views over the Canning and Swan Rivers. End value of $150m.
Chapel Hill Stage 1 The Promontory
The Promontory is the first stage of the Chapel Hill development in South Como, featuring 86 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments designed with Art Deco influences, offering panoramic views of the Swan and Canning Rivers, and targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification for sustainability.
Coterie
Coterie is a boutique apartment development offering 18 one, two, and three-bedroom luxury apartments in the heart of leafy Como. It blends modern design with the tranquility of a peaceful neighborhood, featuring architect-designed living, views of the Swan River and Perth City, double-glazed windows, abundant natural light, and premium materials. Located near McDougall Park, Swan River, and Perth City.
Riva Como
A waterfront apartment development of 121 one, two and three bedroom residences with rooftop pool, garden terrace and lounge, positioned on the Swan River foreshore. Sales launched and construction activity underway, with PRD responsible for development and sales.
Como Central
Como Central is a major development opportunity comprising 18 individual properties with a total site area of 4,791 sqm within the Canning Bridge Activity Centre Plan M15 Zoned Cassey Quarter. It offers potential for three towers over 30 storeys, including 500 residential apartments and mixed-use facilities such as restaurants, hotels, bars, cafes, and public parking.
Modele Residences
Boutique collection of 18 apartment residences and penthouses in Como. Hotel-inspired luxury development by SKS Group (established 2011, led by Chairman Alan Sim) with interiors by renowned designer Bronagh Crawley. Features 1, 2 and 4-bedroom residences with rooftop sky terrace.
Melville Parade, Como
Mixed-use development on Melville Parade featuring residential apartments and commercial spaces. Strategically located to take advantage of the Como riverside location and proximity to Perth CBD. Development approved for construction.
Recreation and Aquatic Facility
The proposed Recreation and Aquatic Facility (RAF) at Collier Park Golf Course was cancelled by the City of South Perth in May 2023 after Council resolved not to proceed because of a significant funding shortfall, ongoing operating subsidy requirements, high interest rates and economic uncertainty. The project is no longer active. The City retained part of the Federal funding for female participation in sport projects, while the Collier Park site is now being redeveloped separately as a golf and community recreation precinct.
9,909 residents of Como are employed, from a labour force of 10,156. Unemployment sits at 2.4%, with participation at 72.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 13,120, about 81% 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 local labour market in Como is characterized by high educational levels and substantial representation across professional services, accompanied by an unemployment rate of only 2.4% and an estimated 1.9% increase in jobs over the past year. By March 2026, employed residents reached 9,909, keeping local unemployment 1.8% beneath the 4.2% recorded for Greater Perth, while participation stood at 72.1% (compared to 69.9% across the metropolitan area). Furthermore, 10.1% of working residents reported working from home in the Census, though prevailing Covid-19 restrictions at the time must be taken into account.
Resident employment is concentrated primarily in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical roles are exceptionally prominent, occurring at 1.6 times the broader metropolitan frequency. In contrast, construction employment is relatively subdued, accounting for 6.4% of workers locally against 9.3% across the wider region. As evidenced by the disparity between resident workers and local job counts in the Census, the suburb is predominantly residential and offers limited employment within its own borders. An examination of ABS and SALM figures indicates that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, local employment expanded by 1.9% alongside a 2.0% increase in the labour pool, resulting in a 0.2 percentage point uptick in the unemployment rate. Over the identical timeframe, Greater Perth experienced a 2.0% increase in employment, a 2.5% expansion in the labour force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Medium to long-term labour outlooks from Jobs and Skills Australia (dated Mar-26) offer additional context regarding potential future hiring requirements for Como. Forecasts indicating nationwide employment growth of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years show marked variations across specific industry sectors. When applied to Como's local industry composition, these projections indicate an employment increase of 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (calculated via weighted industry extrapolation for indicative purposes, without factoring in localized population shifts).
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Median household income in Como is $1,804 a week (about $94,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,010 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $68,350 a year against an average of $97,685. The average runs 43% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Based on ATO postcode records for financial year 2023, resident earnings within the Como SA2 rank among the highest in the country, featuring a median income of $68,350 and an average income of $97,685. These figures notably outpace the Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average). Adjusting for a 10.93% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 yields updated March 2026 estimates of roughly $75,821 for median earnings and $108,362 on average. From the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings stood at the 79th percentile ($1,010 weekly), while household earnings placed at the 53rd percentile.
Around 30.0% of residents (4,880 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the 32.0% share seen across the broader region. While accommodation costs absorb 15.9% of income, strong earning capacity sustains disposable income at the 54th percentile, placing the district within the 8th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Como had 6,474 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 33% detached houses and 15% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 42% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $352 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,048 a month. Rent absorbs 19.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.2%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to data from the most recent Census, Como's dwelling stock was split between 33.2% houses and 66.8% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and alternative formats), contrasting sharply with Perth metro's breakdown of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership in Como matched Perth metro at 28.7%, with 29.1% paying off a mortgage and 42.3% in rental accommodation. The median monthly mortgage payment within the locality stood at $2,048 (higher than the Perth metro figure of $1,907), while the median weekly rent was $352 (compared to $350 across Perth metro).
Across the nation, monthly mortgage commitments in Como exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas local rents sit below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Como counted 6,474 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 7,226 today, averaging 2.1 people each. 20% are couples with children, fewer than in 86% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 36% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 57.8% of all residences, consisting of 27.9% couples without children, 20.3% couples with children, and 7.0% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 42.2%, characterized by lone person households at 36.1% and group households at 6.1%. The average household size in the area is 2.1 people, remaining below the Greater Perth metric of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
49.0% of adults in Como hold a university qualification, including 32.8% with a bachelor degree and 11.7% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 84% of areas nationally. A further 13.8% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,781 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,109 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 qualifications among Como residents track well above regional and state benchmarks, with 49.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing a tertiary degree, compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.9% within the wider SA4 region. This high concentration of qualified professionals strongly underpins the district's capacity in knowledge-intensive industries. Bachelor degrees constitute 32.8% of qualifications, supplemented by 11.7% with postgraduate credentials and 4.5% holding graduate diplomas. In addition, vocational training accounts for 24.1% of credentials among those aged 15+, divided into advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (13.8%). A significant proportion of the local population is engaged in study, with 28.1% of residents currently undertaking formal education.
This group includes 10.4% attending tertiary programs, 6.5% participating in primary schooling, and 5.5% enrolled in secondary education.
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Public transport in Como reaches 103 stops on 22 routes, timetabled for about 6,200 services a week. The typical home sits about 140 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 transport connectivity in Como is supported by 103 active stops encompassing bus and rail options. These interchanges are linked to 22 separate routes that generate 6,184 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is highly convenient, with residents located an average distance of 135 meters from their closest stop. Given the suburb's residential profile, most commuters travel outward for work, with 76% relying on private vehicles, 12% traveling by bus, and 7% utilizing train networks. Vehicle ownership sits below the metropolitan benchmark at 1.1 per dwelling, while 10.1% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census (which was subject to COVID-19 influences).
Public transport services provide an average of 883 trips per day across all active routes, which translates to roughly 60 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying mapping displays the 100 closest stops relative to the centre of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.9% of residents in Como report no long-term health condition. 4.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 69.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.2 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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Public health indicators for Como remain favorable, with AreaSearch health condition and mortality statistics closely mirroring national figures and showing normal prevalence across both younger and older demographics. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is exceptionally prevalent, encompassing approximately 70% of residents (11,338 people), surpassing both the Greater Perth rate of 59.0% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Mental health issues and arthritis represent the two most common medical conditions locally, diagnosed in 8.5 and 6.7% of the community respectively, while 71.9% of residents reported having no long-term medical conditions, exactly matching the 71.9% rate across Greater Perth.
The working-age population displays strong health profiles with minimal chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 18.6% of the population (3,024 people), exceeding the 15.9% proportion in Greater Perth, with senior health indicators outperforming metropolitan and national standards.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.3% of Como residents were born overseas and 22.1% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (26.7%) and Australian (21.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Como demonstrates broader cultural diversity than most comparable markets, with 36.3% of the community born abroad and 22.1% using a language other than English in their households. Christianity is the predominant religious faith, claimed by 44.6% of residents. The most notable religious concentration relative to the wider area is Buddhism, which represents 3.2% of the local population compared to 2.7% across Greater Perth. Looking at parental birthplaces and ancestry, the three largest demographic cohorts in Como are English at 26.7%, Australian at 21.1%, and Other at 11.8%. Several specific backgrounds show distinct variations from regional averages, including South Australian at 0.8% (against 1.0% across the region), French at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Polish at 0.9% (versus 0.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Como is 37. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 33.0% 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 demographic profile of Como leans younger than Greater Perth in older brackets. Adults aged 25 - 44 represent 35.5% of the local population as at August 2026, compared to 30.9% across Greater Perth, while children and young adults aged 0 - 24 comprise 26.3% (against 30.5% regionally). The median age is an estimated 37 as at August 2026, dropping from 38 at the 2021 Census and matching the Greater Perth benchmark of 37 at that time. Since the Census, the share of 25 - 44 year olds has risen from 33.4% to an estimated 35.5%.
The fastest-growing cohort to 2041 will be residents aged 65+, projected to expand by 1,420 residents (47%) to reach a total of 4,444.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Como
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 9 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 — 184 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (14,575 at the 2021 Census → 16,267 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 (506071145). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.