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Warrnambool (North East)

Population and dwellings

4,703

ABS Estimated Resident Population 2023*

The Census usual resident population of Warrnambool (North East) in 2021 was 4,645, living in 1,827 dwellings with an average household size of 2.56.

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 Warrnambool (North East) at the last Census, with comparisons to previous Census years for the Census counts only. The current estimate for Warrnambool (North East) 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 Warrnambool (North East) 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
Warrnambool (North East) - Total persons20212001Change
PopulationNumber%Warrnambool City %Number%Warrnambool City %2001 to 2021
Estimated Resident Population4,657------------
Enumerated Population4,542----1,835----+2,707
Usual Resident Population4,645----1,850----+2,795

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2001 and 2021. Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Selected subpopulation categories
Warrnambool (North East) - Total people (Enumerated)20212001Change
Population groupNumber%Warrnambool City %Number%Warrnambool City %2001 to 2021
Males2,16147.648.192850.648.4+1,233
Females2,37652.451.990749.451.6+1,470
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population551.22.0120.61.0+44
Australian citizens4,17392.089.31,74295.093.1+2,431
Eligible voters (citizens aged 18+)3,14769.470.01,17263.968.1+1,975
Population over 153,65580.582.51,32372.177.2+2,332

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2001 and 2021 (Enumerated). Compiled and presented in profile.id by .id (informed decisions).

Dwellings
Warrnambool (North East) - Households (Enumerated)20212001Change
DwellingsNumber%Warrnambool City %Number%Warrnambool City %2001 to 2021
Total dwellings1,827100.0100.0635100.0100.0+1,192
Occupied private dwellings1,73494.992.060495.093.2+1,130
Population in non-private dwellings94----00.0--+94
Average household size (persons per dwelling)2.56--2.323.03--2.54-0.46

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2001 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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