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Ballina Shire CouncilPopulation forecast

Ballina Shire Council

Population, households and dwellings

The number of dwellings in Ballina Shire Council is forecast to grow from 20,837 in 2021 to 24,061 in 2036, with the average household size rising from 2.34 to 2.44 by 2036.

This summary shows the results of the forecasts for population, households and dwellings in Ballina Shire Council. The period 2021 to 2030, as the short to medium term, is likely to be the most accurate and useful forecast information for immediate planning purposes.

It is important to look at the relationship between population and average household size. If the average household size is falling, then there will need to be growth in the number of households (and dwellings for them to live in) to maintain or grow the population.

Forecast population, households and dwellings
Ballina Shire CouncilForecast year
Summary20212026203120362041
Population46,16649,58752,64655,645--
Change in population (5yrs)--3,4213,0592,998--
Average annual change--1.44%1.20%1.11%--
Households19,33620,33921,33722,373--
Average household size2.342.402.422.44--
Population in non private dwellings846846936996--
Dwellings20,83721,88322,95724,061--
Dwelling occupancy rate92.8092.9492.9492.98--
Source: Population and household forecasts, 2021 to 2036, prepared by .id (informed decisions), March 2023.

Key findings

In 2021, the total population of Ballina Shire Council was estimated to be 46,166 people. It is expected to increase by over 3,421 people to 49,587 by 2030, at an average annual growth rate of 0.80%. This is based on an increase of over 1,003 households during the period, with the average number of persons per household rising from 2.34 to 2.40 by 2030.

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