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The population estimate for Sunshine Coast as of the 30th June 2023 is 365,942. Since the previous year, the population has grown by 2.82%. Population growth in Regional QLD was 2.16%.

The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) is the Australian Bureau of Statistics' official 2023 population figure for all Local Government Areas (LGAs) - but is subject to review after the next Census release. For areas smaller than LGAs, the ERP is derived from SA1 geographies based on population distribution from the previous Census. As such, these smaller geographies are subject to a greater level of revision each Census due to the change in actual numbers and in population distributions.

Populations are counted and estimated in various ways. The most comprehensive population count available in Australia is derived from the Census of Population and Housing conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics every five years. However the Census count is generally an under-estimate of the actual population, due to people missed in the Census and people overseas on Census night. To provide a more accurate population figure more frequently, the ABS also produces ERP numbers.

See data notes for a detailed explanation of different population types, how they are calculated and when to use each one.

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Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Year (ending June 30)NumberChange in numberChange in percentRegional QLD change in percent
2006236,654------
2007243,309+6,655+2.81+2.49
2008250,800+7,491+3.08+2.56
2009258,047+7,247+2.89+2.40
2010263,053+5,006+1.94+1.60
2011267,241+4,188+1.59+1.43
2012274,828+7,587+2.84+1.85
2013281,969+7,141+2.60+1.62
2014288,652+6,683+2.37+1.12
2015295,317+6,665+2.31+0.87
2016302,841+7,524+2.55+0.95
2017311,426+8,585+2.83+1.39
2018320,606+9,180+2.95+1.38
2019329,946+9,340+2.91+1.33
2020338,389+8,443+2.56+1.33
2021346,634+8,245+2.44+1.06
2022355,904+9,270+2.67+1.78
2023365,942+10,038+2.82+2.16

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2023, Sunshine Coast: 365,942 2022, Sunshine Coast: 355,904 2021, Sunshine Coast: 346,634 2020, Sunshine Coast: 338,389 2019, Sunshine Coast: 329,946 2018, Sunshine Coast: 320,606 2017, Sunshine Coast: 311,426 2016, Sunshine Coast: 302,841 2015, Sunshine Coast: 295,317 2014, Sunshine Coast: 288,652 2013, Sunshine Coast: 281,969 2012, Sunshine Coast: 274,828 2011, Sunshine Coast: 267,241 2010, Sunshine Coast: 263,053 2009, Sunshine Coast: 258,047 2008, Sunshine Coast: 250,800 2007, Sunshine Coast: 243,309 2006, Sunshine Coast: 236,654
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions)
Percentage change in ERP - Sunshine Coast compared to Regional QLD
Percentage change in ERP - Sunshine Coast compared to Regional QLD 2023, Regional QLD: +2.2% 2022, Regional QLD: +1.8% 2021, Regional QLD: +1.1% 2020, Regional QLD: +1.3% 2019, Regional QLD: +1.3% 2018, Regional QLD: +1.4% 2017, Regional QLD: +1.4% 2016, Regional QLD: +1.0% 2015, Regional QLD: +0.9% 2014, Regional QLD: +1.1% 2013, Regional QLD: +1.6% 2012, Regional QLD: +1.8% 2011, Regional QLD: +1.4% 2010, Regional QLD: +1.6% 2009, Regional QLD: +2.4% 2008, Regional QLD: +2.6% 2007, Regional QLD: +2.5% 2023, Sunshine Coast: +2.8% 2022, Sunshine Coast: +2.7% 2021, Sunshine Coast: +2.4% 2020, Sunshine Coast: +2.6% 2019, Sunshine Coast: +2.9% 2018, Sunshine Coast: +2.9% 2017, Sunshine Coast: +2.8% 2016, Sunshine Coast: +2.5% 2015, Sunshine Coast: +2.3% 2014, Sunshine Coast: +2.4% 2013, Sunshine Coast: +2.6% 2012, Sunshine Coast: +2.8% 2011, Sunshine Coast: +1.6% 2010, Sunshine Coast: +1.9% 2009, Sunshine Coast: +2.9% 2008, Sunshine Coast: +3.1% 2007, Sunshine Coast: +2.8%
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions)
Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP)
Annual change in Estimated Resident Population (ERP) 2023, Percentage change: +2.8% 2022, Percentage change: +2.7% 2021, Percentage change: +2.4% 2020, Percentage change: +2.6% 2019, Percentage change: +2.9% 2018, Percentage change: +2.9% 2017, Percentage change: +2.8% 2016, Percentage change: +2.5% 2015, Percentage change: +2.3% 2014, Percentage change: +2.4% 2013, Percentage change: +2.6% 2012, Percentage change: +2.8% 2011, Percentage change: +1.6% 2010, Percentage change: +1.9% 2009, Percentage change: +2.9% 2008, Percentage change: +3.1% 2007, Percentage change: +2.8% 2023, Change in number: +10,038 2022, Change in number: +9,270 2021, Change in number: +8,245 2020, Change in number: +8,443 2019, Change in number: +9,340 2018, Change in number: +9,180 2017, Change in number: +8,585 2016, Change in number: +7,524 2015, Change in number: +6,665 2014, Change in number: +6,683 2013, Change in number: +7,141 2012, Change in number: +7,587 2011, Change in number: +4,188 2010, Change in number: +5,006 2009, Change in number: +7,247 2008, Change in number: +7,491 2007, Change in number: +6,655
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Regional Population Growth, Australia (3218.0). Compiled and presented by .id (informed decisions)

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