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Bass Hill Ward

Population and dwellings

74,010

ABS Estimated Resident Population 2023*

The Census usual resident population of Bass Hill Ward in 2021 was 72,417, living in 23,288 dwellings with an average household size of 3.22.

There are a number of different ways of measuring the population of an area, all of which give an insight into the size of the place and its rate of growth over different time periods. The Census counts people where they are on the night of the Census (Enumerated population) and also by where they usually live (Usual residence). Both these populations are useful and form the basis for a range of characteristics collected in the Census.

However, the most accurate count of the total population is Estimated Resident Population, which factors in an estimate of those missed in the Census and those who were overseas on Census night. It is usually higher than either Census count, and is also updated annually after the Census, providing preliminary estimates for up to 5 years.

This page provides the three population counts for Bass Hill Ward at the last Census, with comparisons to previous Census years for the Census counts only. The current estimate for Bass Hill Ward at the most recent year available is shown at the top of the page. This figure is a preliminary estimate only and is subject to review after the next Census data are released. Please use with caution.

Also included are a range of sub-population groups and key statistics from the Census (Usual resident) population, such as citizens, employed persons and Indigenous population.

These figures all provide the context for the size of the population and growth rate within Bass Hill Ward and should be looked at in conjunction with other basic demographic information, such as Age Structure, Dwelling Type and Household Size.

The data on this page are sourced from a variety of different tables and designed to give a range of population and dwelling numbers for the area.

Population
Bass Hill Ward - Total persons20211996Change
PopulationNumber%Canterbury Ward %Number%Canterbury Ward %1996 to 2021
Estimated Resident Population72,752------------
Enumerated Population72,140----52,340----+19,800
Usual Resident Population72,417------------

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 1996 and 2021. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Selected subpopulation categories
Bass Hill Ward - Total people (Enumerated)20211996Change
Population groupNumber%Canterbury Ward %Number%Canterbury Ward %1996 to 2021
Males36,19850.250.025,88649.549.3+10,312
Females35,94749.850.026,45450.550.7+9,493
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population4740.70.84340.80.4+40
Australian citizens59,17882.075.647,59690.980.3+11,582
Eligible voters (citizens aged 18+)42,41458.859.435,72368.361.3+6,691
Population over 1555,92477.584.641,68779.680.7+14,237
Overseas visitors (enumerated)106----254-----148

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 1996 and 2021 (Enumerated). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dwellings
Bass Hill Ward - Households (Enumerated)20211996Change
DwellingsNumber%Canterbury Ward %Number%Canterbury Ward %1996 to 2021
Total dwellings23,288100.0100.018,373100.0100.0+4,915
Occupied private dwellings21,97794.492.317,56595.694.7+4,412
Population in non-private dwellings1,328----960----+368
Average household size (persons per dwelling)3.22--2.662.94--2.87+0.28

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 1996 and 2021 (Enumerated). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

*Note that this is an estimate based on ERP at the SA1 level. It is subject to review after the next Census data release and may not match .id's population forecasts.

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