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Aintree

Population and dwellings

12,144

ABS Estimated Resident Population 2023*

The Census usual resident population of Aintree in 2021 was 7,982, living in 2,319 dwellings with an average household size of 3.56.

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 Aintree at the last Census, with comparisons to previous Census years for the Census counts only. The current estimate for Aintree 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 Aintree 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
Aintree - Total persons20212001Change
PopulationNumber%Interface Councils %Number%Interface Councils %2001 to 2021
Estimated Resident Population8,138------------
Enumerated Population7,984----12----+7,972
Usual Resident Population7,982----12----+7,970

Interface Councils include the municipalities of: Cardinia (S), Casey (C), Hume (C), Melton (S), Mornington Peninsula (S), Nillumbik (S), Whittlesea (C), Wyndham (C) and Yarra Ranges (S).

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
Aintree - Total people (Usual residence)20212001Change
Population groupNumber%Interface Councils %Number%Interface Councils %2001 to 2021
Males3,97549.849.7651.049.7+3,969
Females4,00550.250.3649.050.3+3,999
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population250.30.900.00.5+25
Australian citizens5,93974.481.61193.188.9+5,928
Eligible voters (citizens aged 18+)3,59645.159.3863.462.2+3,588
Population over 155,44968.378.0976.275.6+5,440
Employed Population3,90295.194.4695.493.8+3,896
Overseas visitors (enumerated)24----00.0--+24

Interface Councils include the municipalities of: Cardinia (S), Casey (C), Hume (C), Melton (S), Mornington Peninsula (S), Nillumbik (S), Whittlesea (C), Wyndham (C) and Yarra Ranges (S).

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

Dwellings
Aintree - Households (Enumerated)20212001Change
DwellingsNumber%Interface Councils %Number%Interface Councils %2001 to 2021
Total dwellings2,319100.0100.04100.0100.0+2,315
Occupied private dwellings2,24596.892.0496.289.9+2,241
Average household size (persons per dwelling)3.56--2.903.27--2.95+0.29

Interface Councils include the municipalities of: Cardinia (S), Casey (C), Hume (C), Melton (S), Mornington Peninsula (S), Nillumbik (S), Whittlesea (C), Wyndham (C) and Yarra Ranges (S).

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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