Bayside Council
Components of population change
The greatest population change for Bayside Council is forecast for the period from [Forecast_PopChange_Text].[AreaHighest_total], which is expected to have a net increase of [Forecast_PopChange_Text].[AreaHighest_total_number].{0:#,0} people.
There are two ways in which populations can change, through net migration and/or through natural increase (births minus deaths). Some areas are more driven by one or other of these factors. Migration is largely driven by housing development, whereas natural increase is a function of the age of the population.