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City of Canterbury BankstownPopulation forecast

City of Canterbury Bankstown

Population, households and dwellings

The number of dwellings in City of Canterbury Bankstown is forecast to grow from 133,321 in 2021 to 160,901 in 2036, with the average household size falling from 2.97 to 2.93 by 2036.

This summary shows the results of the forecasts for population, households and dwellings in City of Canterbury Bankstown. 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
City of Canterbury BankstownForecast year
Summary20212026203120362041
Population372,296403,694423,968443,139--
Change in population (5yrs)--31,39820,27419,171--
Average annual change--1.63%0.98%0.89%--
Households123,981134,286141,975149,408--
Average household size2.972.972.952.93--
Population in non private dwellings4,6434,6434,6434,643--
Dwellings133,321144,501152,848160,901--
Dwelling occupancy rate92.9992.9392.8992.86--
Source: Population and household forecasts, 2021 to 2036, prepared by .id (informed decisions), February 2023.

Key findings

In 2021, the total population of City of Canterbury Bankstown was estimated to be 372,296 people. It is expected to increase by over 31,398 people to 403,694 by 2030, at an average annual growth rate of 0.90%. This is based on an increase of over 10,305 households during the period, with the average number of persons per household rising from 2.97 to 2.97 by 2030.

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