Population Information

Surf Coast residents often have questions about the size, make up and growth of the Shire’s population. 

For several years the Population Profile and Population Forecast published on the council website have enabled students, community organisations, local businesses, service agencies and others to research and plan.

The Population Profile provides detailed information from the 1991 to the 2006 Census periods.

The Population Forecast contains updated population projections produced by demographic specialists, Forecast ID.

These include projections of population and local demography up until 2031, based on patterns of population movements over time.