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Canberra Region Joint Organisation areaPopulation forecast

Canberra Region Joint Organisation area

Population, households and dwellings

The number of dwellings in Canberra Region Joint Organisation area is forecast to grow from 116,742 in 2021 to 137,829 in 2036, with the average household size falling from 2.34 to 2.32 by 2036.

This summary shows the results of the forecasts for population, households and dwellings in the Canberra Region Joint Organisation area. The period 2021 to 2026, 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
Canberra Region Joint Organisation areaForecast year
Summary20212026203120362041
Population234,557246,144258,754276,493--
Change in population (5yrs)10,44611,58712,61017,739--
Average annual change0.92%0.97%1.00%1.33%--
Households98,256103,737109,554116,780--
Average household size2.342.332.322.32--
Population in non private dwellings4,5784,7865,1295,475--
Dwellings116,742123,018129,673137,829--
Dwelling occupancy rate84.1784.3384.4884.73--
Source: Population and household forecasts, 2021 to 2036, prepared by .id (informed decisions), December 2021.

Key findings

In 2021, the total population of Canberra Region Joint Organisation area was estimated to be 234,557 people. It is expected to increase by over 11,587 people to 246,144 by 2026, at an average annual growth rate of 0.97%. This is based on an increase of over 5,481 households during the period, with the average number of persons per household falling from 2.34 to 2.33 by 2026.

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