Victoria - Australia Population 2023
"The Garden State"

The population of Victoria is estimated a 6,460,675 as of march 2018. The number is expected to reach over 6.5 million by 2019, with the percentage increase in previous years being 2.2%. The highest percentage change in the whole of Australia. The capital of VIC (Victoria) is Melbourne, which is also the most populated city in Victoria.
6,460,675
The official estimation of the population as of the 31st of March 2018 is 6,460,675 people. This is up by 2.2% from the 31st of March 2017. The estimate for overseas migration is 236,800 compared to 259,600 people the previous year in the whole of Australia. (Government Statistics)
Most populated areas in Victoria
Rank | Populated Areas | Population |
1 | Melbourne | 4,196,201 |
2 | Geelong | 157,103 |
3 | Ballarat | 93,761 |
4 | Bendigo | 92,384 |
5 | Melton | 54,455 |
6 | Mildura | 50,239 |
7 | Pakenham | 46,421 |
8 | Shepparton – Mooroopna | 46,194 |
9 | Wodonga | 35,131 |
10 | Sunbury | 34,425 |
11 | Warrnambool | 30,707 |
12 | Traralgon | 25,482 |
13 | Wangaratta | 18,567 |
14 | Ocean Grove – Barwon Heads | 18,208 |
15 | Bacchus Marsh | 17,303 |
16 | Torquay – Jan Juc | 16,942 |
17 | Horsham | 16,792 |
18 | Moe – Newborough | 15,062 |
19 | Warragul | 14,274 |
20 | Morwell | 13,540 |
21 | Sale | 13,507 |
22 | Lara | 13,327 |
23 | Bairnsdale | 12,950 |
24 | Echuca | 12,902 |
25 | Drysdale – Clifton Springs | 12,483 |
26 | Colac | 11,890 |
States and territories population
States and Territories | Population March 2019 | Percentage change over 2017-18 |
New South Wales | 7,988,241 | 1.5% |
Victoria | 6,460,675 | 2.2% |
Queensland | 5,011,216 | 1.7% |
South Australia | 1,736,422 | 0.7% |
Western Australia | 2,595,192 | 0.8% |
Tasmania | 528,201 | 1.1% |
Australian Capital Territory | 420,960 | 2.2% |
Northern Territory | 247,327 | -0.1% |
*Total Australian Population | 24,899,100 | 1.6% |
*Figure includes other teritorries including Jervis Bay Territory, Norfolk Island, Cocos (Keeling) Island and Christmas Island.
Melbourne - Victoria

The population of Melbourne in 2019, is a very diverse city with a population of over 4.8 million people in the greater Melbourne area. In 2018 Business insider ranked Melbourne the 2nd most liveable city in the world. Included in the list are Sydney (5th), Adelaide (10th) and Brisbane (22nd). The reason for the ranking is because of the high quality of life Australian residence have.
Demographic - Male & Female
The Victorian population is split by 50.9% female and 49.1% male. This data was obtain through the most recent Australian government census.
50.9%
3,018,549 Females
49.1%
2,908,077 Males
Median Age
In Victoria the populations median age is 37 years old. The biggest age group is 30-34 and 45-49 years old at 7.6% of the VIC population (447,927 People). This data was obtain through the most recent Australian government census.
37 Years old
Median weekly household income
In Victoria the population has an average weekly household income of $1,419. However, the average personal income is $644 a week. This data was obtain through the most recent Australian government census.
$1,419 a week
Median weekly rent
In Victoria the average rent payment is $325 a week in rent. The average amount of people per household is 2.6 in VIC. This data was obtain through the most recent Australian government census.
$325 a week
Religious affiliation
The top response for religious affiliation was “No religion” at 31.7%, closely followed by Catholic at 23.2% of the Victorian population. Since the last census in 2011 the number of people responding as having no religion has gone up by 8.2%. This data was obtained from the most recent Australian government census.
Occupation
The population of Victoria have a variety of occupations, but nearly a quarter of the population are “professionals” at 23.3%. The next highest occupation is “Managers” at 13.5% which is higher than the Australian average of 13%. This data was obtained from the most recent Australian government census.
Facts about Victoria
- Victoria his home to the world famous Great Ocean Road, which runs along the coastline for 243km. Its also listed as a world heritage site.
- The Australian Mint is located in Melbourne, Victoria and printed the world’s first plastic polymer note.
- Melbourne’s tramways stretch over 244km and have 450 trams. It’s one of the largest tram systems in the world.
- The first intercolonial cricket match was played between Victoria and Tasmania in 1851
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References
- 2016 census of population and housing – Most recent
- VIC census – Most recent
- Victorian Government: www.vic.gov.au/
- City of Melbourne: www.Melbourne.gov.au
- australia.com: www.australia.com