Population density metrics for 2011 Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) within 2011 Greater Capital City Statistical Areas (GCCSA), including SA2 Population-weighted density (PWD) for 2011 and 2014, PWD change 2011-2014, and ERP population counts by density classes. Selected Density Classes were based on the Australian Population Density Grid published by the ABS, December 2014 (cat. no. 1270.0.55.007). Corresponding population metrics for 2011 GCCSAs. PWD using standardised 1km grid cells provides a more comparable measure of the density in larger regions. It does this by weighting the density using the proportion of population living at that density. In this way the density measure reflects the density at which people actually live. This removes the effect of large unpopulated areas that may be within the regions being compared. In this way comparisons between regions are more valid.

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Downloadable spatial data also available below.

Map prepared by the ABS and presented as Figure BLT3 in Built environment theme of the 2016 State of the Environment Report, available at http://www.soe.environment.gov.au.

The Population Health Area (PHA) data include totals for the Greater Capital City Statistical Areas/ Rest of States/NT, States/ Territories and Australia; and for the Statistical Areas Level 3 and …Show full descriptionThe Population Health Area (PHA) data include totals for the Greater Capital City Statistical Areas/ Rest of States/NT, States/ Territories and Australia; and for the Statistical Areas Level 3 and Level 4. Attribution: Torrens University Australia

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Melbourne, Australia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Perth, Australia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

The Metropolitan Accessibility/Remoteness Index of Australia (Metro ARIA), developed by the Hugo Centre for Migration and Population Research (previously APMRC) and sponsored by the Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN), provides a nationally consistent and comparable dataset that quantifies geographic accessibility within the metropolitan area. SA1 Metro ARIA is for the year 2015. Spatial coverage is the 2011 ABS Urban Centre boundaries for each of the eight Australian Capital Cities. Figure BLT34 in Built environment. See; https://soe.environment.gov.au/theme/built-environment/topic/2016/livability-transport#built-environment-figure-BLT34

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Brisbane, Australia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Canberra, Australia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Gold Coast-Tweed Head, Australia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Sunshine Coast, Australia metro area from 1950 to 2025.