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Fraser Coast Regional CouncilPopulation forecast

Oakhurst - Yengarie and District

Population, households and dwellings

The number of dwellings in Oakhurst - Yengarie and District is forecast to grow from 1,128 in 2021 to 1,461 in 2046, with the average household size rising from 2.71 to 2.73 by 2046.

This summary shows the results of the forecasts for population, households and dwellings in Fraser Coast Regional Council. The period 2021 to 2031, 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
Oakhurst - Yengarie and DistrictForecast year
Summary202120262031203620412046
Population2,9883,0383,0763,1493,2643,386
Change in population (5yrs)--503873116121
Average annual change--0.33%0.25%0.47%0.72%0.73%
Households1,0991,1051,1181,1451,1881,238
Average household size2.712.742.752.742.742.73
Population in non private dwellings566677
Dwellings1,1281,1771,2011,2651,3541,461
Dwelling occupancy rate97.4393.8893.0990.5187.7484.74
Source: Population and household forecasts, 2021 to 2046, prepared by .id (informed decisions), January 2024.

Key findings

In 2021, the total population of Oakhurst - Yengarie and District was estimated to be 2,988 people. It is expected to increase by over 88 people to 3,076 by 2031, at an average annual growth rate of 0.29%. This is based on an increase of over 19 households during the period, with the average number of persons per household rising from 2.71 to 2.75 by 2031.

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