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Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley

Population and dwellings

49,170

ABS Estimated Resident Population 2023*

The Census usual resident population of Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley in 2021 was 48,382, living in 21,948 dwellings with an average household size of 2.37.

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 Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley at the last Census, with comparisons to previous Census years for the Census counts only. The current estimate for Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley 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 Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley 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
Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley - Total persons20212001Change
PopulationNumber%Long Jetty - Shelly Beach - Toowoon Bay - Blue Bay %Number%Long Jetty - Shelly Beach - Toowoon Bay - Blue Bay %2001 to 2021
Estimated Resident Population48,690------------
Enumerated Population47,833----39,613----+8,220
Usual Resident Population48,382----39,895----+8,487

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
Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley - Total people (Enumerated)20212001Change
Population groupNumber%Long Jetty - Shelly Beach - Toowoon Bay - Blue Bay %Number%Long Jetty - Shelly Beach - Toowoon Bay - Blue Bay %2001 to 2021
Males23,36048.847.819,48149.247.9+3,879
Females24,47151.252.220,13250.852.1+4,339
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population3,6227.65.58882.21.8+2,734
Australian citizens43,93191.889.036,17491.389.1+7,757
Eligible voters (citizens aged 18+)34,45572.072.326,39466.670.9+8,061
Population over 1539,35982.384.630,51577.082.9+8,844
Overseas visitors (enumerated)24----76-----52

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
Northern Lakes, San Remo-Budgewoi and Toukley - Households (Enumerated)20212001Change
DwellingsNumber%Long Jetty - Shelly Beach - Toowoon Bay - Blue Bay %Number%Long Jetty - Shelly Beach - Toowoon Bay - Blue Bay %2001 to 2021
Total dwellings21,948100.0100.018,349100.0100.0+3,599
Occupied private dwellings20,07391.585.315,79586.179.0+4,278
Population in non-private dwellings273----550-----277
Average household size (persons per dwelling)2.37--2.192.48--2.17-0.11

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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