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City of Moonee Valley

Population and dwellings

126,486

ABS Estimated Resident Population 2023

The Census usual resident population of the City of Moonee Valley in 2021 was 0, living in 0 dwellings with an average household size of 0.00.

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 the City of Moonee Valley at the last Census, with comparisons to previous Census years for the Census counts only. The current estimate for the City of Moonee Valley 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 the City of Moonee Valley 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
City of Moonee Valley - Total persons20212016Change
PopulationNumber%Keilor East %Number%Keilor East %2016 to 2021
Estimated Resident Population122,950----122,871----+79

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Selected subpopulation categories
City of Moonee Valley - Total people (Usual residence)20212016Change
Population groupNumber%Keilor East %Number%Keilor East %2016 to 2021
Males59,19148.6--56,39448.346.8+2,797
Females62,66651.4--60,28051.753.2+2,386
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population5710.5--4280.40.4+143
Australian citizens106,09787.1--97,88083.981.5+8,217
Eligible voters (citizens aged 18+)84,45169.3--76,96066.065.4+7,491
Population over 15102,28183.9--97,12183.284.2+5,160
Employed Population64,21195.4--57,76694.394.6+6,445
Overseas visitors (enumerated)147----978-----831

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 and 2021 (Usual residence). 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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