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Alexandrina CouncilPopulation forecast

Goolwa Growth Area

Population, households and dwellings

The number of dwellings in Goolwa Growth Area is forecast to grow from 7 in 2021 to 932 in 2046, with the average household size falling from 2.43 to 2.37 by 2046.

This summary shows the results of the forecasts for population, households and dwellings in Alexandrina 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
Goolwa Growth AreaForecast year
Summary202120262031203620412046
Population171469143344580
Change in population (5yrs)---35574201236
Average annual change---3.83%38.05%15.75%19.15%11.02%
Households762860145245
Average household size2.432.332.462.382.372.37
Population in non private dwellings000000
Dwellings714103190504932
Dwelling occupancy rate100.0042.8627.1831.5828.7726.29
Source: Population and household forecasts, 2021 to 2046, prepared by .id (informed decisions), May 2024.

Key findings

In 2021, the total population of Goolwa Growth Area was estimated to be 17 people. It is expected to increase by over 52 people to 69 by 2031, at an average annual growth rate of 15.04%. This is based on an increase of over 21 households during the period, with the average number of persons per household rising from 2.43 to 2.46 by 2031.

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