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                    City population

                    According to the latest Australian official population estimates, the City of Melbourne is the seventh fastest growing municipality in Australia and the fastest growing capital city council in percentage terms. At 30 June 2022 an estimated 159,810 people were living in our city.
                    ​Find out more about our residents, community and population.​​
                    • Melbourne facts and figures

                      This page uses demographic data to provide information about the City of Melbourne’s residents, visitors and surroundings. The snapshot of facts and figures presents the City of Melbourne in numbers and gives insight into Melbourne’s characteristics.
                    • Residents profiles

                      Find out more about the population living in the City of Melbourne with data from the 2021 Census.
                    • Community profiles

                      Find out more about the population living in the City of Melbourne with data from the 2021 Census.
                    • Pedestrian Counting System

                      The City of Melbourne’s automated network of sensors provides information about pedestrian activity within the municipality.
                    • Daily Population Estimates

                      The City of Melbourne’s Daily Population Estimates provide an indication of people travelling to and/or being present in our municipality.
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