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Morley has an estimated 25,529 residents, up from 22,714 at the 2021 Census — a change of 2,815 people, or 12.4%. Growth has averaged 1.6% a year over five years, faster than 78% of areas nationally. 107 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 81.5% of that increase. That puts 2,420 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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Demographic assessments by AreaSearch indicate that Morley has reached an estimated population of 25,529 as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 2,815 people (12.4%) relative to the 22,714 people recorded during the 2021 Census. This updated figure builds on the ABS estimated resident population of 25,432 from June 2025 alongside 107 validated new addresses registered following the Census. Consequently, population density stands at 2,419 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the highest quartile across nationally evaluated territories. Outpacing both the wider SA3 area and the 9.5% national benchmark, Morley's 12.4% gain establishes it as an regional demographic frontrunner.
International arrivals served as the primary growth catalyst, generating roughly 81.5% of total population additions over recent timeframes. Projections compiled by ABS/Geoscience Australia (issued in 2024 using 2022 as the base year) form the foundation of AreaSearch's SA2 modeling. For localities outside this coverage and for periods extending beyond 2032, models incorporate age-cohort trajectory rates from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data). Demographic forecasts anticipate Morley tracking above the median growth of assessed statistical areas, with current annual ERP figures indicating a projected rise of 3,538 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative 13.5% climb over the 16 years.
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548 new dwellings have been approved in Morley over the past five years, an average of 109 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 109 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 76% 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 planning approvals in Morley have averaged approximately 109 dwellings per year, totaling 548 homes across the last 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). With an influx averaging 3.6 new residents annually for every completed residence during the same 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), structural demand continues to outpace new supply, escalating buyer competition and driving price gains. New residential builds feature an average construction value of $333,000—a figure below regional norms that points to accessible entry points for buyers. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $62.7 million during this financial year highlight robust development momentum across the business sector.
Relative to Greater Perth, construction activity in Morley proves moderately stronger (tracking 30.0% above regional average per person over the 5 year period), which supports buyer choice while maintaining foundational housing demand. Detached houses account for 76.0% of recent residential builds, while 24.0% consists of medium and high-density housing, preserving an established suburban fabric suited for families prioritizing spacious dwellings. With roughly 214 people per dwelling approval, the locality retains capacity for future development. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly estimate, long-term projections point to Morley gaining 3,441 residents by 2041. While residential construction currently aligns at a steady rate with anticipated demographic growth, purchasers may face intensifying competition as the population expands.
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 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Morley, worth an estimated $1.57 billion. A further 124 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.5 billion. 36 are already under construction and 62 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure investments, major developments, and strategic urban planning exert a fundamental influence over local community performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 impactful projects within Morley. Foremost among these initiatives are the Morley Station Precinct Structure Plan, 55 Vera Street Morley Apartments, Les Hansman Community Centre Redevelopment, and Morley Galleria Shopping Centre Redevelopment, alongside additional priority works.
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Morley Galleria Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A circa $240 million transformation of the Morley Galleria into a modern shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. The project features a complete revitalisation of the fashion and lifestyle malls with nearly 100 new stores, the introduction of 'The Terrace' alfresco dining precinct, a major Myer refresh, and an upgraded ACE HOYTS cinema. Construction officially commenced in September 2025 with works being staged to ensure the centre remains open, with completion targeted for late 2026.
Les Hansman Community Centre Redevelopment
Major redevelopment of the Les Hansman Community Centre site into a modern mixed-use hub featuring a new multi-level library, up to 88 dwellings across an 18-storey tower, landscaped public space, 220 parking bays, and ground-floor commercial and community facilities. The City of Bayswater has consolidated a 6,300sqm site and approved concept plans, and is currently seeking funding and delivery partners.
Roe Estate
A 5-hectare residential infill development located on the former John Septimus Roe Primary School campus site in Beechboro, delivering 105 green title residential lots ranging from 300sqm to over 500sqm.
55 Vera Street Morley Apartments
Medium density residential development near Morley Station. Multi-storey apartment complex designed to provide affordable housing options close to new rail infrastructure.
Morley Activity Centre Streetscape & Public Realm Improvement Plan
City of Bayswater public realm and streetscape plan for the Morley Activity Centre along Russell Street, Progress Street, and Walter Road West. Delivers tree canopy planting, widened pedestrian paths, improved lighting, street furniture, and urban design upgrades.
Morley Station Precinct Structure Plan
The Morley Station Precinct Structure Plan (MSPSP) provides a detailed planning framework for 170 hectares surrounding the METRONET Morley Station. It aims to transform the area into an urban village, facilitating approximately 6,000 to 7,000 new dwellings over 30 years. The plan includes rezoning light industrial land to mixed-use and residential, supporting 5-6 storey buildings near the station and improved pedestrian links to the Morley Activity Centre. Following community engagement in mid-2025, the plan and Scheme Amendment 100 were submitted to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage for final State Government approval.
Crimea Street Urban Infill Precinct Development
Proposed residential infill redevelopment within the Morley Activity Centre precinct, converting a site into a multi-dwelling residential development comprising approximately 12 townhouses and apartments close to the Galleria shopping and transport precinct.
Beechboro Specialist Disability Accommodation Project
The Beechboro Specialist Disability Accommodation project is a purpose-built high physical support residential community developed by WAI Group and Nesti Housing. The facility delivers 18 accessible SDA villas and apartments designed for NDIS participants with 24/7 on-site support, assistive technology, communal gardens, and staff suites. Construction works are underway on-site.
14,528 residents of Morley are employed, from a labour force of 15,076. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 69.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 22,416, about 88% 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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Morley possesses a capable local workforce characterized by strong representation across industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate standing at a modest 3.6%, and estimated employment growth of 3.9% across the preceding twelve months. As of March 2026, employed residents total 14,528, while the local jobless rate sits 0.6% below the Greater Perth mark of 4.2%, and labor force participation matches the metropolitan benchmark of 69.9%. Census records indicate that merely 6.4% of workers operated from home, though prevailing Covid-19 lockdown impacts must be taken into account. A substantial proportion of local workers are engaged in retail trade, construction, and health care & social assistance.
Workforce specialization is particularly pronounced in accommodation & food, where employment concentration reaches 1.2 times the wider metropolitan average. Conversely, mining accounts for a subdued 5.1% share of employment relative to 7.0% across the region. Comparisons between Census resident counts and local working population figures suggest that this largely residential community generates relatively limited local employment. AreaSearch evaluations of ABS and SALM metrics show that throughout the 12 months to March 2026, local jobs grew by 3.9% against a 4.0% expansion in the workforce, causing unemployment to tick up by 0.1 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.0% and labor supply climb 2.5%, lifting its jobless rate by 0.4 percentage points. Additional labor market direction for Morley is provided by Jobs and Skills Australia national projections from Mar-26. These five- and ten-year models have been calibrated against local industry concentrations to gauge emerging trends. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across different industries. Mapping these sector-level expectations to Morley's existing industry profile points to local workforce expansions of 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years (a weighted illustrative extrapolation that excludes localized demographic projections).
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Median household income in Morley is $1,583 a week (about $82,000 a year), with median personal income at $737 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,072 a year against an average of $66,371. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO postcode statistics compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicate that taxpayers across the Morley SA2 recorded a median income of $55,072 and an average income of $66,371. These results sit slightly beneath nationwide standards and trail Greater Perth benchmarks of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023 yields updated estimates of approximately $61,091 (median) and $73,625 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places Morley's personal, family, and household earnings within modest brackets, falling between the 35th and 40th percentiles.
In terms of earnings distribution, the largest segment encompasses 33.2% of residents (8,475 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning closely with the broader region's 32.0% share. Substantial housing cost pressures leave residents with only 84.4% of income remaining (at the 41st percentile), while the area occupies the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Morley had 8,761 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 84% detached houses and 1% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,733 a month. Rent absorbs 22.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the local housing stock in Morley comprised 83.6% houses alongside 16.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached properties, and 'other' dwellings), contrasting with the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright property ownership reached 35.3%, comfortably exceeding the metropolitan standard, while mortgaged homes accounted for 36.0% and rental accommodation made up 28.7%. Median monthly mortgage obligations of $1,733 remained beneath the Perth metro median of $1,907, whereas median weekly rents stood at $360 compared to $350 regionally. Against national benchmarks, Morley's mortgage commitments sit below the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents track below the nationwide $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Morley counted 8,761 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 9,847 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.5 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the primary living arrangement across Morley, representing 70.0% of total households. This consists of couples with children at 29.5%, couples without children at 27.0%, and single parent families at 11.8%. Non-family living structures make up the other 30.0%, divided between lone person households at 25.5% and group households at 4.4%. The typical household size sits at 2.5 people, slightly below the Greater Perth mark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
25.5% of adults in Morley hold a university qualification, including 18.0% with a bachelor degree and 5.5% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 22.7% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 3,313 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,028 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 educational attainment in Morley sits below broader regional standards, as 25.5% of persons aged 15+ hold university degrees compared to 33.0% across the SA3 area, indicating scope for continuing skills progression. Within higher education, bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Technical and trade pathways are well represented, with 33.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including certificates (22.7%) and advanced diplomas (10.9%). A substantial 26.5% of the local population is actively engaged in formal education. This enrolled cohort comprises 8.0% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 5.4% attending tertiary education.
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Public transport in Morley reaches 163 stops on 25 routes, timetabled for about 6,800 services a week. The typical home sits about 180 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 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 Morley includes 163 active stops combining bus and rail facilities. Across these stops, 25 individual routes deliver a combined 6,813 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is highly rated, with typical dwellings situated 183 meters from the nearest boarding point. As an outward-commuting residential hub, private car travel remains dominant at 83%, followed by 8% utilizing buses. Vehicle ownership sits at an average of 1.4 per dwelling. Meanwhile, 6.4% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Public transport services generate an average frequency of 973 trips per day across network routes, providing approximately 41 weekly trips per individual stop.
Geographic positioning for the 100 nearest stops relative to the centerpoint is mapped accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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71.6% of residents in Morley report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 82% of areas nationally. 5.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.0 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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Morley records strong health indicators based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic illness rates and mortality, with younger residents displaying exceptionally low frequencies of standard ailments. Private health coverage slightly trails typical SA2 benchmarks, covering roughly 52% of the population (~13,300 people) compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth. Arthritis and mental health issues represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions locally, affecting 7.1 and 7.0% of residents, while 71.6% reported no long-term medical conditions, comparable to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Residents aged under 65 exhibit favorable health measures above regional averages. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 19.1% of the community (4,888 people), exceeding the Greater Perth proportion of 15.9%.
While health measures for older residents remain above average, their national standing sits slightly below that of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
44.4% of Morley residents were born overseas and 37.3% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 84% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (19.8%) and Australian (16.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is pronounced throughout Morley, where 44.4% of residents were born overseas and 37.3% speak a non-English language in the home. Christianity forms the dominant religious affiliation, encompassing 49.4% of the population. A notable religious divergence appears in Judaism, which represents 0.6% of local residents compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth. Regarding parental heritage (country of birth of parents), English ancestry leads locally at 19.8% (below the regional 28.0%), followed by Australian ancestry at 16.7% and Other backgrounds at 14.6%. Prominent variations exist among several distinct cultural communities: Italian ancestry accounts for 8.4% (against 4.2% regionally), Vietnamese background represents 4.0% (versus 0.8% across the region), and Serbian ancestry stands at 1.0% (compared to 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Morley is 38. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 28.7% 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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Morley's demographic distribution closely parallels Greater Perth across standard age categories, showing a maximum divergence of 4.0 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 38 as at August 2026, shifting downward from 39 at the 2021 Census, which compares to 37 across Greater Perth at that time. Since the Census, the most prominent proportional shift occurred within the 25 - 44 cohort, which rose from 30.3% to an estimated 32.6% of the local population. Projections toward 2041 indicate that retirement and senior brackets (65+) will drive most demographic growth, expanding by 2,304 residents (47%) to reach 7,193, while cohorts of children and young adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Morley
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 11 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 — 107 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (22,714 at the 2021 Census → 25,529 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 (504011047). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.