Which suburb in Melbourne is the oldest and youngest? Melbourne still remains a young city in comparison to the world. It has now grown to a population of 4.9 million people. Which suburb in Melbourne is the oldest and youngest?
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistic’s census report, Melbourne is projected to overtake Sydney as Australia’s biggest city by 2030. However Melbourne’s population growth may surpass this milestone earlier. With key contributions coming from high international and interstate migration, consistent birth rates etc.
Melbourne is currently home to over 1.8 million households. Melbourne has a relatively young population with the latest census in 2016 demonstrating a median age of 36. Most of these people fall within the aged bracket between 25-49 years.
However, the oldest median age in the Melbourne area belongs to Rosebud. A seaside suburb on the Mornington Peninsula – approximately 75 kms southeast of the Melbourne CBD. Based on the latest census report, the average age is 50.7 years. This is over 14 years older than the median age of Melbourne! Many residents bought many years ago to treat as a holiday home, but used later as a retirement home.
Subsequently, the youngest median age in the Melbourne area belongs to Carlton. An inner city suburb less than 2 kms from the Melbourne CBD. Based on the latest census report, the average age is 24 years. Less than half the age of Rosebud! Carlton is home to Apartments and student accommodation, which attracts many graduates and young professionals.
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June 2018
