Population

An overview over the past ten years; movements; population of the 12 suburbs; and forecast population.

Population overview

We are a predominantly residential municipality located in the inner and middle rings of Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

According to the 2006 Census, Boroondara's population on the day of the 2006 Census was 153,206 and the population for each of our suburbs was:

Ashburton - 7,073
Balwyn - 14,640
Balwyn North - 19,676
Camberwell - 20,089
Canterbury - 7,759
Deepdene - 1,567
Glen Iris - 14,427
Hawthorn - 20,117
Hawthorn East - 12,522
Kew - 22,554
Kew East - 6,116
Surrey Hills - 8,050

'Usual residence' Census population statistics (a count of those who reported that they usually live in each suburb) are also available, via the i.d website.

The ABS produces official estimates of the City of Boroondara population, calculated using the population count from the previous Census, with adjustments for temporary overseas migration, births, deaths and estimated interstate movements. The estimated population of the City (as at June 2010 is 169,507 people.

Our population is projected to increase to around 183,000 people by 2031 according to forecasts produced by i.d Consulting in 2009 (these forecasts are based largely on local residential development trends).

Population statistics can also be accessed through the Population Forecast site.

Published: September 2009
Next updated: June 2012 (with ongoing updates during the second half of 2012, as 2011 Census information becomes available)