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Brunswick East

Population and dwellings

15,327

ABS Estimated Resident Population 2023*

The Census usual resident population of Brunswick East in 2021 was 14,204, living in 7,920 dwellings with an average household size of 1.99.

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 Brunswick East at the last Census, with comparisons to previous Census years for the Census counts only. The current estimate for Brunswick 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 Brunswick 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
Brunswick East - Total persons20212016Change
PopulationNumber%Oak Park %Number%Oak Park %2016 to 2021
Estimated Resident Population14,461------------
Enumerated Population13,953----12,232----+1,721
Usual Resident Population14,204----12,416----+1,788

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
Brunswick East - Total people (Enumerated)20212016Change
Population groupNumber%Oak Park %Number%Oak Park %2016 to 2021
Males6,56447.149.45,77947.449.2+785
Females7,38752.950.66,41552.650.8+972
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population1210.90.5700.60.3+51
Australian citizens11,40981.880.69,38677.080.9+2,023
Eligible voters (citizens aged 18+)9,90371.063.68,02265.862.6+1,881
Population over 1512,56990.183.110,87089.181.7+1,699
Overseas visitors (enumerated)26----123-----97

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

Dwellings
Brunswick East - Households (Enumerated)20212016Change
DwellingsNumber%Oak Park %Number%Oak Park %2016 to 2021
Total dwellings7,920100.0100.06,332100.0100.0+1,588
Occupied private dwellings6,98188.191.45,71790.393.0+1,264
Population in non-private dwellings58----29----+30
Average household size (persons per dwelling)1.99--2.502.13--2.57-0.14

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2016 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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