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Berrigan ShirePopulation forecast

Berrigan Shire

Population, households and dwellings

The number of dwellings in Berrigan Shire is forecast to grow from 4,240 in 2021 to 5,102 in 2046, with the average household size falling from 2.22 to 2.14 by 2046.

This summary shows the results of the forecasts for population, households and dwellings in Berrigan Shire. 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.

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Forecast population, households and dwellings
Berrigan ShireForecast year
Summary202120262031203620412046
Population8,6128,8779,1819,4849,75010,017
Change in population (5yrs)--265304304266267
Average annual change--0.61%0.68%0.65%0.55%0.54%
Households3,7773,9304,1004,2624,4094,555
Average household size2.222.202.182.162.152.14
Population in non private dwellings230239242265265265
Dwellings4,2404,4084,5984,7754,9375,102
Dwelling occupancy rate89.0889.1689.1789.2689.3189.28
Source: Population and household forecasts, 2021 to 2046, prepared by .id (informed decisions), August 2023.

Key findings

In 2021, the total population of Berrigan Shire was estimated to be 8,612 people. It is expected to increase by over 569 people to 9,181 by 2031, at an average annual growth rate of 0.64%. This is based on an increase of over 323 households during the period, with the average number of persons per household falling from 2.22 to 2.18 by 2031.

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