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Gelorup - Stratham has an estimated 3,229 residents, up from 3,042 at the 2021 Census — a change of 187 people, or 6.1%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 71.6% of that increase. Density is about 50 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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As of Aug 2026, the estimated population of Gelorup - Stratham stands at around 3,229, according to analysis by AreaSearch. Compared to the 3,042 people recorded during the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 187 people (6.1%). This updated figure draws upon ABS estimated resident population data of 3,224 as of June 2025 alongside 32 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. Residents enjoy substantial space, with density measured at 49 persons per square kilometer. Recent population expansion was driven predominantly by overseas migration, which made up approximately 71.6% of total net population gains.
Projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are applied by AreaSearch across individual SA2 areas, supplemented by age-cohort growth rates from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for remaining locations and post-2032 modeling. Current demographic trends indicate that the area is positioned for above median population growth relative to non-capital regions, with local numbers projected to expand by 377 persons to 2041 under latest annual ERP figures, translating to an overall growth rate of 11.5% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
53 new dwellings have been approved in Gelorup - Stratham over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 3.3 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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Residential building approvals in Gelorup - Stratham have maintained an annual pace of around 10 new homes, totaling 53 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Over this same period of the past 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), the area recorded an average intake of 2 new residents per year per completed home, signaling solid underlying demand beneficial for property valuations. Approved residential builds carry an average value of $438,000, while commercial approvals registered this financial year stand at $125,000, underscoring an overwhelmingly residential focus.
Per capita construction activity in Gelorup - Stratham sits at approximately 61% of the level observed across Rest of WA, placing the locality in the 52nd percentile nationwide. This comparatively moderated development rate against national benchmarks points toward market maturity along with potential physical or regulatory constraints. Detached housing has accounted for all recent residential development, reinforcing low-density neighborhood character and appealing to purchasers seeking generous space. Reflecting this spacious residential profile, the area records around 294 people per dwelling approval. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Gelorup - Stratham is projected to welcome an additional 372 residents through to 2041. Ongoing building volumes appear well matched to anticipated population needs, creating a balanced marketplace free from notable price 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 one current infrastructure or development project inside Gelorup - Stratham, worth an estimated $25 million. A further 89 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $18.7 billion. 28 are already under construction and 36 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and retail. 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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Capital investments, planning schemes, and regional infrastructure developments exert a significant bearing on local performance, with AreaSearch cataloging 18 projects expected to influence the district. Prominent developments include The Acreage Estate Dalyellup, Bethanie Dalyellup Aged Care Facility, ALDI Dalyellup Supermarket, and Dalyellup Beach Estate, with the most pertinent initiatives outlined below.
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The Acreage Estate Dalyellup
A completed residential development featuring large allotments and premium housing in the sought-after Dalyellup area. This estate provides spacious living options with easy access to beaches and community facilities, separate from the main Dalyellup Beach Estate development.
ALDI Dalyellup Supermarket
Approved single storey ALDI supermarket and small liquor store at Lot 9056 Portobello Road, Dalyellup. The proposal includes about 1505 sqm gross floor area, 82 car bays, landscaping, public art, roof and plinth signage, pedestrian seating and arbour canopy, access from Portobello Road and delivery access from Grafton Lane. Development approval was granted by the Shire of Capel on 30 April 2025 subject to conditions, with substantial commencement required within two years of the decision.
Dalyellup Beach Estate
Large-scale coastal masterplanned community in Dalyellup, south of Bunbury, developed by Satterley Property Group since 1999. The established estate is largely built out and includes a district shopping centre, schools, parks, over 130 hectares of coastal reserve and 50 hectares of Tuart forest. Satterley has now launched Wildwood, a new premium precinct within the estate offering 146 homesites less than 500m from the beach, with lots ranging from 370 to 672 square metres, extending the project's construction timeline.
Dalyellup Beach Estate - Wildwood Precinct
Wildwood is the newest premium precinct within the award-winning Dalyellup Beach masterplanned community, located between Hutt Drive and Maidment Parade in Dalyellup WA. The precinct offers 146 homesites across Stage 1, with lots ranging from 370 square metres to 672 square metres, positioned just 500 metres from the beach. Approximately 47% of the precinct is dedicated to green open space, bordered by regional open space to the north and adjacent to Maidment Parade parklands. Stage 1 has launched with land now available, and the next stage is scheduled for release in June 2026.The precinct is located 2km from the Dalyellup Town Centre and 1.2km from Gosse Way Shopping Centre.
Dalyellup Multipurpose Community and Youth Centre
A $13.86 million multipurpose community and youth centre featuring a multifunctional library and technology hub, youth space with digital facilities, small performance spaces, activity rooms, business start-up facilities, and senior citizens club space. Part of the wider Dalyellup District Centre development.
Tuart Forest Primary School
A government primary school serving Dalyellup with Kindergarten to Year 6 education. The purpose-built campus opened in 2013 and includes specialist facilities (music, science, library, undercover assembly) and outdoor learning spaces, with recent upgrades like a community-funded playground.
Dalyellup Primary School
A modern primary school serving the growing Dalyellup community with facilities for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. The school features contemporary learning spaces, technology hubs, and recreational facilities designed to support the educational needs of families in the expanding Dalyellup Beach Estate.
Dalyellup Village
A Coles-anchored neighbourhood shopping centre completed in October 2025, located in the rapidly growing suburb of Dalyellup approximately 10 kilometres south of Bunbury. The centre features a full-line Coles supermarket (3,205 square metres) with drive-through Click and Collect, Liquorland, and a Subway tenancy. The 7,000 square metre car park includes shade structures, solar PV, a backup generator, and extensive landscaping. The development was designed and constructed by Perkins Builders on behalf of Coles Group Property Developments, with Wallace PM serving as Project Manager and Superintendent.
1,890 residents of Gelorup - Stratham are employed, from a labour force of 1,915. Unemployment sits at 1.3%, with participation at 70.6%. 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. The working-day population is estimated at 2,612, 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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Characterized by a highly capable labor market, Gelorup - Stratham features strong representation in the construction sector, an unemployment rate of just 1.3%, and annual estimated employment growth of 1.0%. March 2026 data shows 1,890 employed residents, with local joblessness tracking 2.2% below the 3.5% figure reported for Regional WA. Labor force participation reaches an elevated 70.6%, outperforming the Regional WA rate of 65.4%. Working from home was reported by 7.3% of workers in Census returns, though this was recorded amid Covid-19 lockdown circumstances. Health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training constitute the primary industries of employment for local residents.
Workforce specialization is particularly pronounced in construction, where local representation is 1.5 times the broader regional rate. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing accounts for only 3.1% of local workers relative to 9.3% regionally. A comparison between Census resident workers and local working population counts indicates that localized employment openings remain limited within the area. Analysis of ABS and SALM metrics by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12 months to March 2026, local employment grew by 1.0% and the labor force expanded by 0.9%, leaving unemployment practically steady. In comparison, Regional WA recorded a 0.1% decline in employment alongside 0.3% labor force growth and a 0.4 percentage point uptick in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding forward workforce demand. While nationwide employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry trajectories vary widely. Weighting these projections according to Gelorup - Stratham's industry composition indicates prospective local job growth of 5.9% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (noting this illustrative weighting extrapolation excludes localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gelorup - Stratham is $2,342 a week (about $122,000 a year), with median personal income at $865 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,483 a year against an average of $72,434. 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 ATO tax statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show Gelorup - Stratham SA2 residents earning a median income of $56,483 and an average income of $72,434, placing the area above the Australian average while comparing to $59,973 and $74,392 across Regional WA. Applying 10.93% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023 brings estimated figures to approximately $62,657 (median) and $80,351 (average) as of March 2026. Weekly household earnings placed in the 85th percentile ($2,342 weekly) at the 2021 Census. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket forms the largest single cohort, encompassing 32.0% of residents (1,033 people), closely matching the regional proportion of 31.1%.
High-earning households generating over $3,000 weekly make up 34.9% of the community, underpinning healthy local retail capacity. Residents preserve 89.7% of earnings once housing costs are paid, establishing solid discretionary spending power and positioning the locality in the 7th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gelorup - Stratham had 984 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 6% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,080 a month. Rent absorbs 17.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. 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 latest Census, the local housing stock consisted of 100.0% houses, with no semi-detached homes, apartments, or other non-house dwellings recorded, in contrast to Regional WA where 88.5% were houses and 11.6% were other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 48.6%, substantially higher than regional averages, while mortgaged properties accounted for 45.3% and rental properties 6.1%. The median monthly mortgage payment reached $2,080 and median weekly rent was $400, both exceeding Regional WA benchmarks of $1,560 and $265. Compared nationally, Gelorup - Stratham mortgage commitments noticeably surpass the Australian median of $1,863, with rental costs likewise higher than the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gelorup - Stratham counted 984 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,044 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 43% are couples with children, more than in 85% of areas nationally, against 36% couples without children. 12% 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 households represent the vast majority of local living arrangements at 86.6%, consisting of couples with children (43.1%), couples without children (36.1%), and single parent families (6.9%). Non-family households account for the remaining 13.4%, comprising lone person dwellings (11.9%) and group households (1.4%). At 2.9 people per home, the median household size exceeds the Regional WA figure of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
23.0% of adults in Gelorup - Stratham hold a university qualification, including 16.5% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 77% of areas nationally. A further 31.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 659 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,111 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 rates in Gelorup - Stratham track beneath broader benchmarks, with 23.0% of persons aged 15+ possessing university qualifications compared to 30.4% across Australia, pointing to opportunities for further academic and professional upskilling. Bachelor degrees are held by 16.5% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Vocational qualifications are widespread, with 42.3% of residents aged 15+ holding technical credentials, comprising certificates (31.6%) and advanced diplomas (10.7%). Student engagement remains prominent across the community, with 29.4% of the population actively participating in educational programs.
This student base comprises 12.2% in secondary education, 10.3% in primary education, and 2.6% enrolled in tertiary courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Gelorup - Stratham means driving: households keep an average of 2.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Gelorup - Stratham contains 2 active public transit stops accommodating bus operations, served by 1 separate routes that provide a combined 11 weekly passenger trips. Public transport access is constrained, with residents situated an average of 1572 meters from the nearest stop. Given the area's commuter profile, private vehicles serve as the main travel option, utilized for 92% of journeys. Vehicle ownership is above regional norms at an average of 2.4 vehicles per household. Work-from-home arrangements were noted by 7.3% of workers in the 2021 Census, subject to pandemic conditions.
Transit services run at an overall frequency of 1 trips per day across the network, translating to around 5 weekly trips for each respective transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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70.3% of residents in Gelorup - Stratham report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 78% of areas nationally. 3.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.9 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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Health assessments by AreaSearch indicate positive outcomes across Gelorup - Stratham, marked by favorable mortality indicators and an exceptionally low incidence of chronic illnesses across every age bracket. Additionally, private health insurance coverage is solid, held by approximately 55% of the overall population (~1,772 people). Arthritis and asthma represent the most commonly identified health conditions locally, diagnosed in 8.6% and 7.3% of the populace respectively, while 70.3% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Working-age wellness indicators align with broader norms. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 20.5% of the community (663 people), exceeding the Regional WA proportion of 19.1%, with older residents demonstrating particularly strong health metrics that exceed wider national rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gelorup - Stratham is largely Australian-born, at 80.7% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.4%) and Australian (29.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity within Gelorup - Stratham ranks below national averages, with 80.7% of residents born in Australia, 92.2% holding Australian citizenship, and 94.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 50.7% of the local population compared to 44.6% throughout Regional WA. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parents' country of birth, the primary groups identified are English (33.4%), Australian (29.1%), and Scottish (8.7%). Notable variations from regional distributions include a higher proportion of Dutch heritage at 2.7% (compared to 1.5% regionally) and South Australian ancestry at 1.8% (compared to 0.6%), alongside New Zealand heritage at 0.9% (matching 0.9% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gelorup - Stratham is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 22.9% 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 of Gelorup - Stratham aligns relatively closely with Regional WA patterns, showing a maximum divergence of 7.3 percentage points. As at August 2026, the estimated median age is 46, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 6 years above the Regional WA median of 40 at that Census, while the national Census median stood at 38. The 45 - 64 age bracket has reduced from 33.9% of the population at the Census to an estimated 30.2%. Projections to 2041 suggest that young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) will drive the majority of growth, expanding by 214 residents (34%) to a total of 837.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gelorup - Stratham
8 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 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 1 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 32 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (3,042 at the 2021 Census → 3,229 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 (501021252). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.