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Population

Population research is understanding the main drivers of urban and regional change and is vital to the planning of our cities, towns and regions. The Department of Sustainability and Environment undertakes research and analysis to better inform decision makers and communities about key issues such as demography and land development.

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ERPs
The Victorian Population Bulletin contains the Estimated Resident Population (ERPs) for the whole of Australia and for Victorian local government areas. The ERPs are based on the results of the Census and are compiled at 30 June each census year.

Census
The following publications contain Census 1996 data for Victorian local government areas . The Census in Australia is carried out every 5 years by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Projections
The Department of Sustainability and Environment prepares population projections for all Victorian local government areas and statistical local areas by age and sex to 2021. They are based on the 1996 Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics' 1998 national population projection series, and analyses of key economic, social and demographic trends occurring in Victoria.

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